What does M3U8 Link Finder do?

M3U8 Link Finder focuses on finding hidden .m3u8 video stream links on websites for use with download tools. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who should use M3U8 Link Finder?

M3U8 Link Finder is a consumer product built for firefox users who need to locate streaming video URLs.

Is M3U8 Link Finder free?

Yes — M3U8 Link Finder is free to use.

What platforms does M3U8 Link Finder run on?

M3U8 Link Finder runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is M3U8 Link Finder still active?

The GitHub repository shows 18 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to M3U8 Link Finder?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include M3U8 Finder, Smart M3U8 and Video Downloader, and Play HLS M3u8.

Who develops M3U8 Link Finder?

M3U8 Link Finder is developed by true_lock.

When did M3U8 Link Finder launch?

M3U8 Link Finder first shipped in 2025.

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M3U8 Link Finder

Name: M3U8 Link Finder
Author: true_lock

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

M3U8 Link Finder is a Firefox browser extension that detects .m3u8 playlist links on movie and video websites. Users can view detected links and pass them to compatible video download tools.

FreeGPL-3.0WebEmbeddable

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35stars

5forks

1alternative

5features

2025since

Overview

5 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, M3U8 Link Finder takes a focused approach. It focuses on finding hidden .m3u8 video stream links on websites for use with download tools. M3U8 Link Finder is a consumer product aimed at firefox users who need to locate streaming video URLs. M3U8 Link Finder costs nothing to use. M3U8 Link Finder is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

true_lock builds and maintains M3U8 Link Finder, and it first shipped in 2025. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 35 stars and 18 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include M3U8 detection, link notifications, and website access. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

M3U8 detection
Link notifications
Website access
Video stream discovery
Toolbar access

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierGitHub · ★ 35Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sept · 01:26 UTC
M3U8 Link Finder verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about M3U8 Link Finder

What does M3U8 Link Finder do?: M3U8 Link Finder focuses on finding hidden .m3u8 video stream links on websites for use with download tools. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use M3U8 Link Finder?: M3U8 Link Finder is a consumer product built for firefox users who need to locate streaming video URLs.
Is M3U8 Link Finder free?: Yes — M3U8 Link Finder is free to use.
What platforms does M3U8 Link Finder run on?: M3U8 Link Finder runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is M3U8 Link Finder still active?: The GitHub repository shows 18 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to M3U8 Link Finder?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include M3U8 Finder, Smart M3U8 and Video Downloader, and Play HLS M3u8.M3U8 Finder Smart M3U8 and Video Downloader Play HLS M3u8
Who develops M3U8 Link Finder?: M3U8 Link Finder is developed by true_lock.
When did M3U8 Link Finder launch?: M3U8 Link Finder first shipped in 2025.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 35
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: Firefox users who need to locate streaming video URLs
Model: B2C
Solves: Finding hidden .m3u8 video stream links on websites for use with download tools.

Registered as

GitHub: truelockmc/video-downloader
Firefox Add-ons: m3u8-link-finder

Developer

true_lock

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 35
Forks: 5
Open issues: 1
Last commit: 22 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 18
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v.2.3.2 · 19 Jun 2026

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: m3u8-link-finder-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/m3u8-link-finder

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