VLC Protocol

Easily open vlc:// links directly from your web browser and play them with VLC Media Player.

🚀 Features

• Seamless Integration: Open vlc:// links directly in VLC Media Player.
• Protocol Correction: Automatically fixes common issues with malformed URLs.
• Enhanced Handling: Improved support for various URL formats and edge cases.

📂 Installation

Option 1: Automated Setup (Recommended)

Set up the VLC protocol handler effortlessly using the provided PowerShell script.

Steps:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator

   • Right-click on PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.

2. Run the Setup Script
   Execute the following command to download and set up the required files:

   irm https://tanmoythebot.github.io/vlc-protocol/vlc-protocol-setup.ps1 | iex

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Option 2: Manual Setup

Follow these steps if you prefer manual installation:

1. Download the Required Files
   Copy the files from the bat directory into your VLC installation directory:
   (Default: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC)

2. Register the Protocol
   Run the vlc-protocol-register.bat file as administrator:

   • Right-click on the file and select Run as Administrator.

3. Completion
   Once the protocol is registered, your browser will recognize vlc:// links and open them in VLC Media Player.

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

• Permission Errors:
  Ensure that vlc-protocol-register.bat is run as an administrator. Elevated permissions are required for system-wide protocol registration.

• Installation Path Issues:
  Confirm that VLC Media Player is installed in the default directory. If not, adjust the .bat files' location accordingly.

• Browser Compatibility:
  Some browsers may need additional configuration to support custom protocols. Refer to your browser's documentation for enabling protocol handlers.

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📝 Credits

This project builds upon Stefan Sundin's VLC Protocol Handler, introducing:

• Protocol Correction: Automatically fixes malformed URLs.
• Modern Compatibility: Improved support for newer browsers.