> ## 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.

# Supported Browsers

> SaveMate works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and more Chromium-based browsers.

## 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 |

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  SaveMate uses the `declarativeNetRequest` API for downloads and `webRequest` for stream detection. All processing is local — no browsing data is sent anywhere.
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## Why Chromium only?

SaveMate uses Manifest V3 Chromium extension APIs including:

* **`webRequest`** — Real-time network monitoring for stream detection
* **`declarativeNetRequest`** — Dynamic download rules for file saving
* **`storage.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.