vlc-protocol

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.

VLC Protocol

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

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

Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Right-click on PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.
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
```

Follow these steps if you prefer manual installation:

Download the Required Files
Copy the files from the bat directory into your VLC installation directory:
(Default: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC)
Register the Protocol
Run the vlc-protocol-register.bat file as administrator:
- Right-click on the file and select Run as Administrator.
Completion
Once the protocol is registered, your browser will recognize vlc:// links and open them in VLC Media Player.

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.

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

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