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FlowPick: Open-Source Browser Tool Downloads HLS/DASH Streams Locally
FlowPick is an open-source, browser-based stream downloader that handles HLS and DASH formats entirely client-side using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. It offers a browser extension and online tool, with encrypted streams decrypted via the Web Crypto API. The project is available on GitHub and a hosted version at flowpick.net.
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A useful developer tool for offline media access, though its legality depends on the content's terms of service.
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