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MPV Launcher

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 27 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 27 Sep 2026. How this is checked

MPV Launcher is a Firefox extension that detects embedded video and stream URLs on webpages. Users can extract links for later use or open them directly in MPV through an optional companion application.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebEmbeddableWindowsmacOSLinux
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Watching embedded webpage videos in MPV instead of browser players.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who watch online video in MPV

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, windows, macos, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · addons.mozilla.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

MPV Launcher is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on watching embedded webpage videos in MPV instead of browser players. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who watch online video in MPV. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: MPV Launcher is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Behind MPV Launcher is vegasline, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 14 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include video link extraction, embedded video detection, and Direct MPV launch. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek. MPV Launcher is currently in beta.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Video link extraction
  • Embedded video detection
  • Direct MPV launch
  • Stream URL listing
  • Optional companion app

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-extensionmpv-playervideo-link-extractionexternal-media-player

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

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Indexing history

2

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Oct · 23:23 UTC
    Listing seen via seed_sitemap
    Source: seed_sitemap · Open
  2. Indexed27 Sep · 00:23 UTC
    MPV Launcher seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about MPV Launcher

What does MPV Launcher do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MPV Launcher focuses on watching embedded webpage videos in MPV instead of browser players. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is MPV Launcher for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: MPV Launcher is a consumer product built for firefox users who watch online video in MPV.
Is MPV Launcher free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — MPV Launcher is free to use.
What platforms does MPV Launcher run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: MPV Launcher runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is MPV Launcher still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 27 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 14 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to MPV Launcher?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Play with MPV, ff2mpv, and Open In mpv.Play with MPVff2mpvOpen In mpv
Who makes MPV Launcher?
MPV Launcher is developed by vegasline.
How long has MPV Launcher been around?
MPV Launcher first shipped in 2026.

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