I understand you want to enhance the Flash video downloader tool to include an option to directly download the video, rather than just copying a URL or instructions. Since we’re working with an HTML page and no free Flash-specific API exists for direct downloading, I’ll:
1. Modify the previous tool to add a "Download" button.
2. Simulate the download process by generating a clickable link (since actual file downloading requires a real video URL).
3. Explain how to adapt this for real-world use with a valid Flash video URL.
The challenge is that:
- Browsers can’t directly download files from arbitrary URLs without a server-side component or a pre-identified video URL.
- Flash videos (SWF/FLV) need to be located first (e.g., via Network tab or server parsing).
Here’s the updated HTML page with a "Download" option:
```html
Flash Video Downloader Tool
```
### How It Works:
1. **Input URL**: Enter a webpage URL containing a Flash video (e.g., "http://example.com/game").
2. **Extract Video**: Click "Extract Video" to process the URL. It simulates finding a Flash video URL (e.g., `.swf` or `.flv`).
3. **Output**: The textarea shows the simulated URL and instructions for manual extraction.
4. **Download Option**: A "Download Video" link appears below the textarea, set to the simulated URL. Clicking it prompts a download (though it won’t work without a real URL in this simulation).
5. **Copy Output**: The "Copy Output" button copies the textarea content (URL or instructions) to the clipboard.
### Example Output:
- **Input**: "http://example.com/game"
- **Textarea Output**:
```
Simulated Flash video URL: http://example.com/game/video/sample.swf
For real extraction:
1. Open http://example.com/game in your browser.
2. Press F12, go to Network > Media.
3. Play the video, find the .swf or .flv link.
4. Copy it and use the Download button.
```
- **Download Link**: `Download Video` (appears after extraction).
### Making It Functional:
Since this is a simulation, here’s how to enable real downloads:
1. **Manual Method** (Free, No API):
- Open the URL in a browser (e.g., Chrome with Flash enabled via an older version or emulator like Ruffle).
- Press F12 > Network > Media, play the video, and find the `.swf` or `.flv` URL (e.g., "http://site.com/video/game.swf").
- Copy that URL, paste it into the tool’s `` tag’s `href` manually, or update the script to accept it directly:
```javascript
downloadBtn.href = "REAL_VIDEO_URL_HERE";
```
2. **Server-Side Solution**:
- Host a simple server (e.g., Node.js) to fetch the webpage, parse it for Flash video URLs, and return a direct link. Example:
```javascript
async function extractFlashVideo() {
const url = document.getElementById('urlInput').value;
const response = await fetch('YOUR_SERVER_ENDPOINT/extract', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify({ url }),
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
});
const data = await response.json();
extractedVideoUrl = data.videoUrl;
outputText.value = `Video found: ${extractedVideoUrl}`;
downloadBtn.href = extractedVideoUrl;
downloadLink.style.display = 'block';
}
```
- Server code would use `puppeteer` to load the page, capture network requests, and identify the video URL.
### Your Turn:
- **Test It**: Save as `flash-downloader.html`, try a URL, and see the simulated output with a download link.
- **Provide a URL**: Give me a specific URL with a Flash video, and I’ll tailor the simulation (or guide you to the real URL if you find it via Network tab).
- **Real Download**: If you have a known `.swf` or `.flv` URL, share it, and I’ll adjust the tool to download it directly.
What URL would you like me to simulate, or do you have a real video URL to test with?
Flash Video Downloader Tool
How to Use:
- Enter the URL of a webpage with a Flash video (e.g., an old site with SWF/FLV).
- Click "Extract Video" to get a simulated link or instructions.
- Use "Copy Output" or "Download Video" for the result.
Note: This tool simulates extraction. For real downloads, open the URL in a browser, press F12 (Developer Tools), go to Network > Media, play the video, find the .swf/.flv URL, and paste it into the "Download Video" link manually.