DownloadHelper CoApp is a companion application designed to extend the functionality of the Video DownloadHelper browser extension. It provides users with additional tools to manage, organize, and interact with downloaded media files seamlessly.
Key Features:
Seamless integration with the Video DownloadHelper browser extension for enhanced workflow.
Offline media management capabilities, allowing users to access and organize downloaded content without an internet connection.
Additional functionalities such as metadata editing, batch processing, and file tagging to enhance content organization.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for users who rely on Video DownloadHelper but need more advanced tools to manage their downloaded content. This application empowers users to take full control of their media files, enabling better organization, customization, and offline access. It can be installed via winget for easy setup.
README
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DownloadHelper CoApp is a multi-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) application
providing the Video DownloadHelper
browser add-on with a set of extra features not available directly
from the add-on:
file writing API
launching default video player application on a data file
DownloadHelper CoApp complies with the
native messaging protocol
and is not intended to be used directly from the command line.
Installer executables for the various platforms are available
from the releases page.
Note about the registration process
After the app is installed, the coapp installs a json file into browser-specific directories,
as described by the Mozilla, Google and Microsoft documentation: