MediaPiper

Hover any image to preview full-size. Discovers high-res media patterns automatically on any site.

Hover over image or video thumbnails or links to instantly preview the full-size version in a high-performance floating popup. MediaPiper is not just another previewer; it is a modern, intelligent discovery engine designed for professional research and fast media workflows. **The Mission: From Brittle Rules to Intelligent Discovery** MediaPiper began as a passion project to solve a fundamental problem: the outdated, manual "sieve" systems used by extensions like Imagus. These traditional systems rely on fragile, site-specific rules that break the moment a website changes its code. Not to mention, they're manually curated. MediaPiper changes the game with its "Canary Pairs" concept. By using a sophisticated discovery system that automatically identifies image patterns and CDN structures, MediaPiper "learns" how to find full-size media on its own, site-specific rules are now optionally manual. If a pattern changes, the engine adapts. It’s self-healing, intelligent, and designed to stay out of your way. **Key Features:** 1. **Intelligent Pattern Discovery:** Automatically resolves full-size image URLs via pattern analysis. 2. **Canary Pairs:** High-reliability verification anchors that ensure your favorite sites always work, even as they evolve. 3. **Standalone Media Viewer:** A dedicated environment for direct image URLs with advanced zoom, pan, and background toggles. 4. **Professional Workflow:** Fully configurable hover delays, popup positioning, and a robust set of hotkeys for power users. 5. **Animated GIF Controller:** Take command of loops and playback speed + "bounceback" reverse looping. 6. **Discovery Mode:** A built-in developer tool for authoring and exporting custom rules (sieves). 7. **AI-Powered Upscaling:** Take your media further by connecting to ToolPiper, our optional companion app, for local AI upscaling and processing. 8. **Privacy-First & Performance-Focused:** MediaPiper respects your privacy. There is no data collection, no external tracking, and no phone-home services. Everything-from pattern discovery to image resolution-runs 100% locally in your browser. **A Personal Mission** This project is actively maintained and built with love. If you find a bug or have a feature idea, you can reach out to the author anytime. We are building the future of media browsing together. ### Release Notes (v0.1.0) - Initial public release of the MediaPiper Discovery Engine. - Introduced "Canary Pairs" for self-healing site support. - Added Discovery Mode for rule authoring. - Full hotkey support for professional workflows. - Optional integration with ToolPiper for AI upscaling.