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Use this command to install Lightspark:
winget install --id=lightspark.lightspark -e
Lightspark is an open source Flash player implementation for playing files in the SWF format. Lightspark can run as a web browser plugin or as a standalone application.
Lightspark is an open-source Flash player designed for playing files in the SWF format. It supports running as both a web browser plugin and a standalone application, providing flexibility for users to access legacy Flash content across Linux and Windows platforms.
Key Features:
- SWF Format Support: Enables playback of various SWF files, including animations and interactive content.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs on Linux and Windows, ensuring broader accessibility.
- Open Source with LGPLv3 License: Encourages community contribution and customization while maintaining software freedom.
- Ongoing Development: Currently in alpha phase, with approximately 88% of Flash APIs implemented, aiming for full support in the future.
- Integration via winget: Can be installed on Windows using the winget package manager.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, testers, and content creators working with legacy Flash applications or websites. Lightspark offers a reliable alternative to Adobe's Flash Player, preserving access to SWF-based content as Adobe discontinues support for Flash.