fx_cast Bridge

fx-cast-bridge · v0.3.0 • deprecated

8.0

Bridge helper for fx_cast Firefox extension to enable Chromecast support

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brew install --cask fx-cast-bridge

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

fx_cast Bridge enables Chromecast support in Firefox, a feature not natively supported. It serves as a bridge for the fx_cast extension, allowing users to cast content from Firefox to Chromecast devices. Ideal for Firefox users seeking Chromecast functionality.

Enables Chromecast support in Firefox by bridging the fx_cast extension with Chromecast devices.

Maturity: The project is actively maintained with recent commits and a good number of GitHub stars, indicating strong community interest and reliability.

Community: No mentions found on Hacker News or Reddit; community discussion is limited to GitHub.

Pros

+ Enables Chromecast support in Firefox, addressing a niche but useful functionality.
+ Actively maintained with regular updates and contributions.
+ Strong community interest as evidenced by 2011 GitHub stars.

Cons

- Lack of auto-updates may require manual checks for updates.
- Some unresolved issues, such as casting functionality being greyed out, could affect usability.