Bombolone Player - MPD & HLS Stream Player BETA

THIS EXTENSION IS FOR BETA TESTING. Bombolone Player is a modern, high-performance DASH and HLS video streaming player engineered specifically for video developers, QA engineers, broadcasters, and media professionals. Powered by Google Shaka Player, it delivers a smooth playback environment for testing, validating, and debugging complex live and on-demand (VOD) media streams directly inside your browser. Whether you are configuring encrypted streams, inspecting multi-track audio, verifying custom request headers, or embedding players into internal portals, Bombolone Player eliminates the need to build custom web wrappers or spin up local test servers. ================================================== KEY FEATURES & CAPABILITIES ================================================== ► Comprehensive Format & Protocol Support • Native MPEG-DASH (.mpd) and Apple HLS (.m3u8) playback. • Advanced Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) switching with manual resolution selection (from 360p up to 4K / 60fps). • Low-latency live stream synchronization and DVR window scrubbing. ► W3C ClearKey DRM Decryption • Test encrypted content effortlessly by configuring 16-byte Hex Key ID and Key pairs. • Seamless multi-key support for separate video and audio track encryption keys. ► Custom Request Headers & Cross-Origin Testing • Inject user-defined HTTP headers (such as Authorization Bearer tokens, custom User-Agents, or Referer values) directly into manifest and segment network requests. • Built-in DeclarativeNetRequest session engine safely handles cross-origin test media without affecting your normal browser sessions or external websites. ► Interactive Timeline Markers & Cue Points • Define labeled, color-coded cue markers along the timeline. • Jump instantly between chapters, ad-breaks, or key video events. • Real-time marker crossing detection with visual timeline indicators. ► Broadcast-Grade Audio & Subtitle Engine • Multi-language audio track selection and codec switching. • Full subtitle and closed-caption support (WebVTT, TTML) with customizable visual styles (font size, colors, drop shadows, and vertical positioning). ► Aspect Ratio Correction & Native Resolution Detection • True native SPS/NAL resolution detection for Cinemascope (2.39:1), Univisium (2:1), and non-standard video streams. • Quick aspect ratio overrides: Auto, 16:9, 4:3, 21:9, Cover, and Stretch. ► Stream URL & Iframe Embed Generator • Use the built-in Config Generator to configure your stream, DRM keys, headers, and markers into a single, shareable URL. • Generate ready-to-use <iframe> embed snippets with postMessage API control for testing player integration in your web applications. ► Keyboard Shortcuts & Modern Player Controls • Full Netflix-style control overlay with Picture-in-Picture (PiP), theater mode, and full-screen support. • Complete hotkey mapping: Play/Pause (Space/K), Seeking (J/L/Arrows), Frame stepping, Volume control, and Subtitle toggles (C). ================================================== WHY INSTALL BOMBOLONE PLAYER? ================================================== • Zero Setup Required: Test any DASH or HLS endpoint in seconds simply by pasting the manifest URL into the quick-launch popup. • Safe & Isolated: Designed with strict Manifest V3 security boundaries. Network rules apply strictly to the player itself and never leak to your general browsing tabs. • Privacy-First: 100% client-side execution. Your stream URLs, tokens, DRM keys, and preferences are stored exclusively on your device via local storage. No analytics, no tracking, and no external data collection. ================================================== FEEDBACK & BETA TESTING ================================================== As part of our beta program, we actively welcome bug reports, feature requests, and suggestions to help shape future releases. Thank you for testing Bombolone Player!