ff2mpv
ff2mpv adds a browser action for opening the current page URL or a selected link in the mpv media player.
About ff2mpv
ff2mpv is a browser extension for playing URLs in the mpv media player. Clicking its toolbar icon sends the current page URL to mpv, and a right-click menu option labeled "Play in MPV" sends a selected link.
Use requires installing the browser add-on and a separate native host component, with separate setup steps for Linux, macOS, and Windows. The native host must also be updated when the add-on is updated.
Key features
- Play current page URL in mpv from toolbar button
- Play selected link via "Play in MPV" context menu
- Works with Firefox, Chrome, and other related browsers
- Provides setup paths for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Offers community-maintained native clients in Rust and Go
Best for: People who prefer watching web video URLs in the mpv player instead of the browser.
Good for
- Supports both current-page playback and individual link playback
- Works across Firefox, Chrome, and other Firefox or Chromium-based browsers
- Documents separate installation steps for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Watch out for
- Requires installing and configuring a separate native host component
- Native host must be updated whenever the add-on is updated
ff2mpv at a glance
- Website
- github.com/woodruffw/ff2mpv
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ff2mpv FAQ
How do I play a video with ff2mpv?
Click the toolbar icon to play the current URL, or right-click a specific link and choose "Play in MPV".
What is required after installing the add-on?
Follow the system installation directions for Linux, macOS, or Windows to set up the native host.
What should I do when the add-on updates?
Update the native host as well to keep the two parts in sync.
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