Carleton-Lecture-Downloader

# Carleton Lecture Downloader **A lightweight Chrome extension for downloading lecture videos from Brightspace and Mediaspace.** [](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/iokaghgiknoaonaimicjdjgjmcmpjeno?utm_source=item-share-cb) [](LICENSE) 

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Overview

Carleton Lecture Downloader lets you save Brightspace and Mediaspace lecture recordings directly to your computer. Copy the video’s debug info, click the extension, and download. No sign-in, no tracking, no data collection.

NOTE: This project is an independent initiative and is not affiliated with Carleton University.

Features

Feature	Description
Auto Download	Automatically pulls debug info from your clipboard to initiate a high-quality download.
Manual Mode	Use this as a backup if Auto Mode fails, manually paste your link or data to trigger the download.
Fast & Lightweight	Minimal footprint, no background processes or heavy dependencies.
No Sign-in Required	Works out of the box with zero account or registration steps.
Privacy First	No user data is collected, stored, or transmitted.

Installation

Chrome Web Store (Recommended)

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store listing.
2. Click “Add to Chrome”.
3. The extension icon will appear in your toolbar.

Manual Installation (Developer Mode)

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/BenjaminHospodar/Carleton-Lecture-Downloader.git
   

2. Open chrome://extensions/ in Chrome.
3. Enable Developer mode (top-right toggle).
4. Click “Load unpacked” and select the cloned Carleton-Lecture-Downloader folder (the one containing manifest.json).
5. The extension will appear in your toolbar.

Usage

Auto Download (Recommended)

1. Navigate to a Brightspace or Mediaspace page with the lecture video.

2. Right-click the video player and select “Copy debug info”.

   

3. Click the extension icon in your toolbar.
4. Click “Auto Download”.

5. The video downloads automatically.

   

Manual Download (Choose Quality)

1. Right-click the video player and select “Copy debug info” (same as above).
2. Open the extension and switch to the Manual tab.
3. Paste the debug info into the text box.

4. Click “Download”.

   

Project Structure

Carleton-Lecture-Downloader/
├── manifest.json
├── pages/
│   └── popup.html
├── src/
│   └── popup/
│       ├── index.js          # Entry point
│       ├── constants.js      # Config & message strings
│       ├── events.js         # Tab switching & button handlers
│       ├── download.js       # Fetch & download logic
│       ├── validator.js      # JSON validation & URL building
│       └── ui.js             # DOM refs & render helpers
├── static/
│   ├── css/
│   │   ├── bootstrap.min.css
│   │   ├── bootstrap-icons.min.css
│   │   └── popup-styles.css
│   ├── fonts/
│   │   ├── bootstrap-icons.woff2
│   │   └── bootstrap-icons.woff
│   └── img/
│       └── 128.png
├── docs/
│   └── img/
├── LICENSE
└── README.md

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Clipboard access denied	Use Manual mode — paste the debug info directly.
JSON error	Ensure you copied the correct debug info from the video player’s right-click menu.
Download fails	Check your internet connection and verify the video is accessible in your browser.

Support

• Bug Reports — Open an issue
• Questions — Start a discussion

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — see LICENSE for details.

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