What is a URI Scheme?

A URI scheme is a prefix with a symbol used to identify a resource or an action on the internet. It can include a specific component following the symbol, such as a domain name or an email address. Certain URI schemes are standardized and registered, like "http:" for web pages, "mailto:" for emails, or "tel:" for phone calls.

Additionally, there are custom URI schemes that are less widely known, like "whatsapp:" for WhatsApp, "fb:" for Facebook, or "youtube:" for YouTube. These are designed for specific applications or platforms, enabling them to launch or interact with these applications.

VLC Media Player Supports URI Scheme

VLC Media Player is a widely-used open-source, cross-platform multimedia player developed by the VideoLAN project. It has extensive support for various multimedia file formats, including audio and video, as well as streaming protocols. The "vlc://" URI scheme is employed to open video files or HLS streams directly with the VLC media player.

How Using the URI Scheme Helps:

• Ensure you have the latest VLC version installed from the app store:
  • VLC on Amazon Appstore
  • VLC on Google Play
• Utilize the VLC URI scheme within your bookmark account for video or streaming URLs.

How To Use?

Instead of saving links like:
https://live-par-2-cdn-alt.livepush.io/live/bigbuckbunnyclip/index.m3u8

You can enhance your bookmarking by incorporating the VLC scheme:
vlc://https://live-par-2-cdn-alt.livepush.io/live/bigbuckbunnyclip/index.m3u8