🎬 VLSub OpenSubtitles.com - VLC Extension for Automatic Subtitles

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VLSub OpenSubtitles.com - VLC Extension for Automatic Subtitles

Hello everyone!

I'd like to present VLSub OpenSubtitles.com, a VLC extension that automatically downloads subtitles from OpenSubtitles.com directly within VLC Media Player.

What it does:

• Automatic subtitle search while watching movies/TV shows
• Multiple search methods: Hash-based (exact matches) and name-based (flexible search)
• Multi-language support - select up to 3 preferred languages
• One-click download - double-click any subtitle to download and load
• Auto-update functionality - keeps the extension current
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Easy Installation:

Windows:
1. Press Windows + R → type powershell → Enter
2. Paste and run:

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Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser; iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/opensubtitles/vlsub-opensubtitles-com/main/scripts/install.ps1 | iex

macOS/Linux:

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curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/opensubtitles/vlsub-opensubtitles-com/main/scripts/install.sh | bash

Requirements:

• VLC Media Player 3.0+
• Free OpenSubtitles.com account (register here)
• Internet connection

Links:

• Website: https://opensubtitles.github.io/vlsub-opensubtitles-com/
• GitHub: https://github.com/opensubtitles/vlsub-opensubtitles-com
• Latest Release: Download here

Testing Status:
This extension is not extensively tested yet and is considered in active development. I'm looking for users to help test it across different systems and configurations.

Feedback Welcome:
Please report any issues, bugs, or suggestions:

• On this forum thread (I'll monitor regularly)
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/opensubtitles/vlsub-opensubtitles-com/issues

What I'm particularly interested in:

• Installation issues on different operating systems
• Compatibility with various VLC versions
• Subtitle search accuracy and performance
• UI/UX feedback
• Feature requests

How it works:

1. Install the extension and restart VLC
2. Go to View → VLSub OpenSubtitles.com
3. Enter your OpenSubtitles.com credentials
4. Open any video file
5. The extension automatically searches for matching subtitles
6. Double-click any result to download and load instantly

The extension uses OpenSubtitles.com's modern REST API v2 with intelligent fallback search methods to find the best subtitle matches.

Recent Updates:

• Modern API integration
• Improved search algorithms
• Cross-platform installation scripts
• Auto-update functionality
• Enhanced error handling

Try it out and let me know how it works for you! Your feedback will help make this extension better for everyone.

Thanks for testing!