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Hey PH! I built SaveMate out of frustration. Every time I wanted to save a video, I was either fighting with yt-dlp in the terminal or trusting some sketchy website with my URLs. So I built a browser extension that just works — it detects video streams automatically as you browse. The icon lights up, you click, and done. A few things I'm proud of: The stream detection engine catches streams...
SaveMateDetect, download & save videos from any website in one click
SaveMate is a browser extension that detects video streams on any website automatically. No URLs to copy, no command line — just browse and click.
What makes it different:
Catches HLS, MP4 & WebM streams across 50+ platforms — including encrypted ones
Converts formats locally in your browser — files never leave your machine
Casts detected videos to Chromecast or AirPlay instantly
Auto-backs up to Google Drive or S3
Free to use. Pro unlocks unlimited 4K/8K.
SaveMateDetect, download & save videos from any website in one click
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Free vs Pro — is the free tier enough for your use case?
The free plan gives you 5 downloads/day at 720p. Is that enough for casual use, or do you find yourself needing more? Trying to find the right balance.
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How do you currently save videos from the web?
Curious what everyone's workflow looks like today. Do you use CLI tools like yt-dlp, other extensions, or screen recording? What's the most frustrating part of the process?
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What websites do you most want to download videos from?
We built SaveMate to work universally across 1000+ platforms, but we're always adding more. Which sites give you the most trouble when trying to save videos? We'd love to prioritize based on your needs.