How to extend the possibility of using VLC additions
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
The test version of VLC player to add the extension manager, with which you will be able to extend its functionality.
VLC media player is one of the most popular programs in its category. Users are attracted to its multiplatform, omnivorous, sparing consumption of system resources, as well as a wide array of features about which we wrote in this article. Additionally, you can add the features you need with the help of special supplements. Now you can do it even more convenient, since the new version of VLC appeared ons manager.
We have previously wrote about the availability of add-ons for VLC program. But then they had to be manually downloaded from the site and install the program. Now, thanks to the built-in add-ons manager, this process is greatly simplified, and will take you just a few clicks.
Addons Manager is available so far only in the test version of the program you can download on this page. But soon, this function will be available in the stable branch.
To access the Add-ons manager you need to run VLC, open the menu
Tools and find the point Modules and Extensions. Here, in the lower left corner, you must deselect the option to Only Installed. All additions are divided into categories: Skins, Playlists, Services and so on. Anyone interested addon you can immediately install the program.Even today, among VLC Player You can find more useful examples, greatly extending its capabilities. In particular, adding support for new file formats that are changing the interface, providing integration with online radio and video hosting. And in the future, thanks to the integrated extensions manager, you can expect even more rapid increase in the possibilities of this great media player.