> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://savemate.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Install the SaveMate browser extension on Chrome, Edge, or Brave.

## Install from Chrome Web Store

SaveMate v2.0 is available on the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejgkageoahacjmljeogapbkhbfldigd) and works with all Chromium-based browsers.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the extension page">
    Visit the [SaveMate Chrome Web Store page](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejgkageoahacjmljeogapbkhbfldigd) in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add to Chrome">
    Click the blue **Add to Chrome** button in the top right corner of the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm permissions">
    A dialog will appear asking you to confirm the extension's permissions. Click **Add extension** to proceed.

    SaveMate requests only the permissions needed for stream detection. See [Supported Browsers](/docs/extension/supported-browsers#extension-permissions) for details on each permission.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Installation complete">
    You'll see a confirmation message and the SaveMate icon will appear in your browser's extension area. We recommend [pinning the extension](/docs/extension/pinning) for easy access.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported browsers

| Browser             | Status          | Install method                                                                                |
| ------------------- | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Google Chrome**   | Fully supported | [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejgkageoahacjmljeogapbkhbfldigd) |
| **Microsoft Edge**  | Fully supported | Chrome Web Store (Edge supports Chrome extensions)                                            |
| **Brave**           | Fully supported | Chrome Web Store                                                                              |
| **Mozilla Firefox** | Coming soon     | -                                                                                             |

<Info>
  Edge and Brave users install from the same Chrome Web Store link. These browsers natively support Chrome extensions.
</Info>

## System requirements

* **Operating system**: macOS, Windows, or Linux
* **Browser**: Any Chromium-based browser with Manifest V3 support (Chrome 88+, Edge 88+, Brave 1.20+)
* **Internet**: Required for installation and stream detection. Downloads can be watched offline.

## Privacy and security

SaveMate has been verified by the Google Chrome Web Store security team:

* All video processing happens locally in your browser
* No browsing data is collected or transmitted
* No analytics or tracking scripts
* Stream detection runs entirely within the extension sandbox
* Extension source uses strict Content Security Policy (`script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'`)

## Configure the extension

After installation, you can customize SaveMate from the options page:

* **Format filtering** — Choose which video and audio formats to detect
* **Minimum file size** — Filter out small files (10KB, 100KB, 1MB, 2MB, or custom)
* **Download management** — Enable browser download API for custom file naming and save location
* **Download path** — Set a custom folder prefix for organized downloads
* **Chromecast** — Toggle Chromecast casting support
* **Blocked sites** — Exclude specific domains from detection

To access settings, right-click the SaveMate icon and select **Options**.

## Updating the extension

Chrome, Edge, and Brave automatically update extensions in the background. You'll always have the latest version without any manual steps.

To check your current version:

1. Right-click the SaveMate icon in your toolbar
2. Select **Manage extension**
3. Your version number is displayed on the extension details page