kick-clip-downloader

Kick Clip Downloader — Coming Soon (Browser Extension)

Download Kick clips, VODs, and stream recordings as MP4 files directly from your browser. This extension is currently in development and has not been released yet.

Kick Clip Downloader is an upcoming browser extension that will provide a simple, in-browser method for saving video content from the Kick streaming platform. Rather than relying on screen recorders or third-party desktop applications, this extension is designed to detect downloadable video sources on Kick pages and let you export them as standard MP4 files with a few clicks.

• Save Kick clips to your local machine as MP4 video files
• Download full VODs and past stream recordings from creator pages
• Capture highlight clips directly from the Kick clip player
• Work entirely inside the browser with no external software required
• Built for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and other Chromium-based browsers

Status

This extension is not yet available for download. Development is in progress and a release date has not been announced. Sign up below to get notified when it launches.

:bell: Get notified when this launches: Join the waitlist

Links

• :hourglass_flowing_sand: Waitlist: Coming Soon — Sign Up
• :question: Help center: SERP Help
• :bulb: Request features: GitHub Issues

Preview

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Table of Contents

• Why Kick Clip Downloader
• Planned Features
• How It Will Work
• Expected Formats
• Who It's For
• Use Cases We're Building For
• FAQ
• License
• Notes
• About Kick

Why Kick Clip Downloader

Kick delivers video through adaptive HLS streams, which means there is no download button or simple file link on clip, VOD, or recording pages. When a streamer's content is removed or a VOD expires, that footage is gone unless you captured it beforehand. Screen recording is an option, but it ties up your machine in real time and often produces oversized files with inconsistent quality.

Kick Clip Downloader is being designed to intercept the actual video stream data that the browser already receives during playback. Instead of re-encoding a screen capture, the extension will extract the source segments and assemble them into a clean MP4 file at the original broadcast quality. The entire process happens inside the browser tab, so there is nothing extra to install or configure on your system.

Planned Features

• One-click clip downloading from any Kick clip page
• Full VOD and stream recording export at original quality
• Automatic detection of video sources when visiting Kick content pages
• Resolution selection when multiple quality levels are available from the stream
• Batch downloading support for saving multiple clips from a single channel
• Filename formatting using streamer name, date, and clip title
• Progress indicator showing download status and estimated completion
• Cross-browser compatibility targeting Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox

How It Will Work

1. Install the extension from your browser's extension store once it is released.
2. Navigate to any Kick channel, clip page, or VOD archive in your browser.
3. The extension icon will indicate when downloadable video content is detected.
4. Click the extension popup to view available video sources on the current page.
5. Select the clip, VOD, or recording segment you want to save.
6. Choose your preferred resolution if the stream offers multiple quality options.
7. Click download and the extension will process the video segments into a single file.
8. The finished MP4 will be saved to your default downloads folder.

Expected Formats

• Input: Kick HLS video streams (segmented MPEG-TS / fMP4 delivered via adaptive bitrate)
• Output: MP4 container with H.264 video and AAC audio

Exported files will be standard MP4s that play in any modern media player, video editor, or mobile device without conversion.

Who It's For

• Kick viewers who want to save favorite clips before they disappear
• Content creators archiving their own streams and highlights locally
• Editors building compilations or montages from Kick VOD footage
• Community managers collecting clips for social media reposting
• Fans who prefer offline viewing of long VODs during travel or downtime

Use Cases We're Building For

• Save a memorable clip from a live Kick stream before it rotates off the platform
• Archive your own past broadcasts as a creator for personal backup
• Download VOD segments for editing into YouTube videos or social media posts
• Collect highlight clips from a tournament or event across multiple channels
• Build an offline library of favorite Kick moments for viewing without an internet connection

Security & Scope

• Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
• Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
• Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
• Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
• Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required

FAQ

When will Kick Clip Downloader be released? A release date has not been set. Sign up at the waitlist link above to be notified as soon as it is available.

Does it work with live streams in real time? The extension is focused on clips, VODs, and completed recordings. Capturing a live stream in real time while it is still broadcasting is not part of the initial feature set.

What video quality will downloads be? Downloads will match the quality that Kick delivers to your browser. If a clip or VOD is available at 1080p on the platform, you will be able to download it at that resolution.

Will it download the chat replay along with the video? Chat replay export is not planned for the initial release, though it may be considered as a future addition based on user feedback.

Is it free? Pricing details will be announced closer to launch. SERP extensions typically include a free trial period.

Can I download VODs that are several hours long? Long-form VOD support is a planned feature. Download time and file size will depend on the length and resolution of the recording.

License

This repository is distributed under the proprietary SERP Apps license in the LICENSE file. Review that file before copying, modifying, or redistributing any part of this project.

Notes

• This extension is in development and is not available for download yet
• Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save
• Video quality will depend on the source stream exposed by Kick's video infrastructure
• Kick platform changes may affect functionality once released
• An active internet connection and access to Kick content pages will be required

About Kick

Kick is a live streaming platform that competes with Twitch, offering creators a space to broadcast gaming, IRL, and creative content to live audiences. The platform features clips, VODs, and channel recordings, but does not provide a native download option for viewers who want to save video content locally. Kick Clip Downloader is being built to fill that gap, giving users a browser-based tool to export Kick video as standard MP4 files they can keep on their own machines.