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FetchV vs Stream Detector: catalog facts
FetchVStream Detector
Free

Free browser extension.

Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

Browser extension Browser extension
  • Merges m3u8 segments into a single MP4
  • Recording mode for live and hard-to-download videos
  • Detects HLS and DASH playlists and subtitle files
  • Generates download commands for external tools
  • Store builds cover Chromium browsers only
  • Closed source
  • Does not download streams itself
  • Requires a separate command-line downloader
Browser extension Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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