Browser compatibility
SaveMate v2.0 is built on Manifest V3 and supports all major Chromium-based browsers on desktop.
| Browser | Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|
| Google Chrome | macOS, Windows, Linux | Fully supported | Recommended for best performance |
| Microsoft Edge | macOS, Windows, Linux | Fully supported | Install via Chrome Web Store |
| Brave | macOS, Windows, Linux | Fully supported | Privacy-focused, fully compatible |
| Mozilla Firefox | macOS, Windows, Linux | Coming soon | In development |
Operating system support
SaveMate works on all desktop operating systems:
- macOS — 10.15 (Catalina) and later
- Windows — Windows 10 and later
- Linux — Any distribution that runs a supported browser
Mobile support
Browser extensions are a desktop-only feature. SaveMate cannot be installed on mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Android Chrome).
Minimum browser versions
SaveMate requires Manifest V3 support:
- Chrome 88+
- Edge 88+
- Brave 1.20+
If you’re running an older browser version, update to the latest version for full compatibility.
Language support
SaveMate is available in the following languages:
- English
- French (Français)
- Arabic (العربية)
The extension automatically uses your browser’s language setting.
Extension permissions
SaveMate requests the following permissions during installation:
| Permission | Why it’s needed |
|---|
| Read and change all your data on all websites | Required to monitor network requests for video stream detection on any site you visit |
| Manage your downloads (optional) | Requested at runtime if you enable download management in settings. Provides better control over file naming and save location |
SaveMate uses the declarativeNetRequest API for downloads and webRequest for stream detection. All processing is local — no browsing data is sent anywhere.
Why Chromium only?
SaveMate uses Manifest V3 Chromium extension APIs including:
webRequest — Real-time network monitoring for stream detectiondeclarativeNetRequest — Dynamic download rules for file savingstorage.sync — Settings synchronization across devices- Background service worker — Efficient background processing
These APIs provide the best performance and reliability for real-time video stream detection. Firefox support using the WebExtension API is in development.
