nurupo/vlc-pause-click-plugin
FreePlugin for VLC that pauses/plays video on mouse click
FreeFree tier
About nurupo/vlc-pause-click-plugin
A VLC media player plugin that pauses or plays a video when the user clicks on the video image. By default, any click toggles play/pause, but it can be configured to ignore double-clicks to preserve the fullscreen toggle behavior. Additionally, the plugin provides mouse button re-assignment, allowing users to disable or reassign fullscreen toggle on double-click and context menu on right-click to other mouse buttons. Supports VLC versions 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0, with experimental support for VLC 4.0 nightlies. Installation packages are available for Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions (Flatpak, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux, Snap). Open source under the MIT license.
Key Features
Pauses or plays video on any mouse click on the video image
Configurable to prevent pause/play on double-click, preserving fullscreen toggle
Mouse button re-assignment: disable or reassign fullscreen and context menu actions
Supports VLC versions 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0
Experimental support for VLC 4.0 nightly builds
Available pre-built binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Flatpak, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux, Snap)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Simple one-click pause/play functionality
- Configurable to avoid conflicts with double-click fullscreen
- Supports a wide range of VLC versions (2.1 to 3.0)
- Easy installation via platform-specific archives or package managers
- Open source and free to use
Cons
- Only works with VLC media player (not standalone)
- Experimental support for VLC 4.0 may break with nightly updates
- No graphical interface for configuration; settings must be accessed through VLC preferences
- Limited to mouse click actions; no other input methods
Best For
Play/pause videos in VLC without using the keyboardCustomize mouse behavior in VLC media playerEnhance VLC playback control for presentations or movie watchingRemap or disable default fullscreen and context menu mouse actions
FAQ
Which versions of VLC are supported?
VLC 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0 are fully supported. There is experimental support for nightly builds of VLC 4.0, but it is low-priority and may break.
How do I install the plugin on Windows?
Download the appropriate archive for your VLC version and bitness from the releases page. Extract the contents into the 'plugins\video_filter' folder inside your VLC installation directory.
Can I disable the pause/play on double-click?
Yes, enable the 'Prevent pause/play from triggering on double click' option in the plugin's settings within VLC.