NicoViewer: A Chrome Add-on for Enhancing Nico Live Viewing Experience
NicoViewer is a free Chrome add-on developed by なかむーら that enhances the Nico Live viewing experience. It adds several useful features to the Nico Live viewing page.
The add-on includes an extension menu that allows users to adjust the transparency of comments, boost the volume of the live stream audio, hide only the emotions layer when games or gifts are not displayed, and flip the screen horizontally. These features provide users with more control over their viewing experience.
In addition, NicoViewer extends the comment rendering functionality, allowing users to adjust the transparency of comments with the Ctrl + ↑ or ↓ shortcut keys. The comment input field is also expanded to include the ability to switch between the 184 and 生ID modes using the Ctrl + ↑ or ↓ shortcut keys.
Furthermore, NicoViewer adds a "Open URL" option to the right-click menu, which detects URLs in comments and opens them in a separate window. This makes it convenient for users to access external links shared in the comments.
The add-on also includes a feature-rich extension menu, accessible by clicking on the NicoViewer extension icon. It provides users with a list of ongoing and completed programs they are following, with the ability to switch between the two tabs. The latest version of the add-on also introduces a wipe menu, which displays comments, games, gifts, and emotions in a minimized format at the bottom right of the video.
Lastly, the beta version of NicoViewer introduces a capture menu, allowing users to capture the live stream as an mp4 video or a png image.
Overall, NicoViewer is a comprehensive Chrome add-on that enhances the Nico Live viewing experience by adding various useful features. Whether you want to customize the comment display, adjust audio settings, or access external links easily, this add-on provides a range of options to enhance your viewing experience.
