fx-cast-bridge ☆
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Description:
Bridge helper for fx_cast Firefox extension to enable Chromecast support
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: chromecast firefox casting multimedia bridge
Install: brew install --cask fx-cast-bridge
About:
fx-cast-bridge is a native helper application that serves as the backend for the fx_cast Firefox extension. It facilitates communication between Firefox and Chromecast-enabled devices on your local network, enabling media casting functionality that is not natively supported. This bridge is essential for the extension to discover devices and relay media streams effectively.
Key Features:
  • Enables Chromecast device discovery from Firefox
  • Relays media streams and playback commands
  • Runs as a background service for seamless operation
  • Open-source and cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Casting web videos from Firefox to a TV via Chromecast
  • Mirroring browser tabs to a large screen for presentations
  • Using Firefox's native cast interface with Google Cast devices
Alternatives:
  • Google Chrome Browser – Chrome has native Chromecast support, but fx-cast-bridge allows Firefox users to achieve similar functionality without switching browsers.
  • AirPlay (macOS) – AirPlay is Apple's proprietary protocol for screen mirroring, primarily for Apple TV, whereas fx-cast-bridge specifically targets the Google Cast protocol.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 28, 2023 8:07am 0.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cf17a964
Feb 25, 2023 7:44am 0.3.0 0 NEW b3a41286
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