Mewatch Video Downloader Fix

Deliverable: Feature spec — "Mewatch Video Download" (high-level)

• DRM Removal: Can it decrypt MPD/M3U8 streams? Mewatch uses Widevine DRM (usually L3 level). The downloader must support Widevine decryption.
• Audio Quality: Look for AAC or E-AC3 codecs. At minimum, 128kbps stereo. Ideally, 256kbps or higher.
• Video Resolution: Mewatch Premium offers 1080p Full HD. A good downloader should capture 1080p, not just 720p.
• Subtitle Support: Can it download closed captions (SRT or VTT files) as separate files or embed them permanently (hardcoded)?
• Batch Downloading: Can you paste an entire season playlist and download all 20 episodes at once?
• MP4 Output: MP4 is universal. Avoid downloaders that output weird proprietary formats.

• Built‑in offline feature: Many streaming services provide official download options inside their apps; this is the preferred, legal method when available.
• Browser extensions or site‑specific downloaders: Tools that attempt to detect media streams (HLS/DASH) and save segments to disk. These operate by locating manifest files (.m3u8 for HLS, MPD for DASH), downloading segmented chunks, and merging them.
• Network capture: Capturing network traffic (e.g., with developer tools, mitm proxy) to find direct media URLs or manifests.
• Stream rippers: Programs that automate manifest discovery and segment assembly, often reassembling encryption keys if available.
• Screen recording: Recording the playback as it’s rendered (captures what’s displayed, bypasses stream encryption at rest).
• Commercial downloaders / universal fetchers: Third‑party apps claiming to handle many streaming sites by automating the above steps.

Due to the streaming protocols used by meWATCH, standard browser extensions often fail. Here are the most reliable types of downloaders to use: