README.md

cobalt-ext

the most convenient way to save what you love, right where you need it

cobalt-ext a browser extension that allows you to convieniently download Instagram reels, YouTube videos/shorts, and videos on Twitter. it uses the design system of each service it supports to create beautiful and functional interfaces that fit right in

Warning

although cobalt-ext redirects you to cobalt.tools in order to download your content, it is not affiliated with cobalt.tools

usage

Note

cobalt-ext will not be available on the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons store. therefore, you must install it manually.

1. download the latest release from the releases tab

2. unzip the folder and place it somewhere you will remember

3. this varies depending on your browser: on Firefox (or forks of it, such as Zen):

   • go to "about:debugging", click on "This Firefox", and click on "Load Temporary Add-on"
   • in the window that opens, navigate to the folder you unzipped and open "manifest.json"

   on Chromium-based browsers (such as Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, Arc):

   • go to "chrome://extensions", enable developer mode, and click on "Load unpacked"
   • in the window that opens, select the folder you unzipped

4. that's it! find an instagram reel, a twitter video, or a youtube video, and click on the download button :)

supported services

• Instagram Reels
• Twitter Videos
• YouTube Shorts
• YouTube Videos
• SoundCloud
• TikTok
• Facebook Videos

screenshots

contributing

cobalt-ext is open source, and contributions are welcome! if you have any ideas, suggestions, or bugs to report, please open an issue or make a pull request

license

cobalt-ext is licensed under the MIT license