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Cast Sender

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vf4d5deb4
A JavaScript library enabling web applications to discover, connect to, and control content on Google Cast devices.
10M+ sites
Updated 7/26/2026
https://www.gstatic.com/eureka/clank/121/cast_sender.js
Exposure Score
80

Popularity

92%

Usage across websites

File Size

14.36 KB

Download size

Load Time

5.56ms

Network latency

Execution Time

0.00ms

Runtime performance

Version Telemetry

Version Timeline

Visual representation of each version's active period

Metrics Over Time

Security score, performance score, and file size trends

0255075100vf4d5Normalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

vf4d5deb4Latest
Span: 14 days
Score: 60
Size: 14.36 KB

Exposure & Risks

Security Score

Overall Security60 / 100
Exposure Levelflagged

Risk Assessment

Critical Risks0
Total Observations2

Exposure Status

Flagged
Significant behavioral concerns detected, immediate attention recommended.

Behavioral Concerns

No Known Security Risks

Our telemetry scan did not detect any immediate behavioral security risks for this resource.

Security Observations

Security-related findings from analysis

No security observations recorded for this version

Privacy & Data Flow

Data Collection

Cookies and local storage used by this script

Cookies

_cast_sidSession
Potentially used to maintain an active casting session or remember a user's casting preference for the duration of their visit.

Local Storage

cast_last_device_id
Stores the ID of the last connected Cast device for quicker reconnection in subsequent visits.
cast_known_devices
May store a cache of recently discovered Google Cast devices to speed up discovery.

Third-party Connections

External domains this script connects to

No external connections detected

Permissions Required

Browser permissions and capabilities used

user profile

Privacy Observations

Privacy-related findings from analysis

No privacy observations recorded for this version

Technical & Performance Analytics

Load Performance

File Size14.36 KB
Load Time5.56ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time0.00ms
Network Requests0

Impact Assessment

Good
Minimal performance impact on page load

Performance Observations

Performance-related findings from analysis

No performance observations recorded for this version

Global Variables

Variables added to the global scope

No global variables detected

Event Listeners

Events this script listens for

No event listeners detected

Browser API Access

APIs and browser features accessed by this script

navigator.userAgent

Technical Details

Compressed
Yes
CDN Delivery
Yes
Total Views
6
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
f4d5deb4709cebcb8d869180a1db81fab7c54f99dc2e72dab8b3db15eb76e660

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

The cast_sender.js script is a core component of the Google Cast SDK for web applications. It empowers websites to act as 'sender' applications, enabling users to wirelessly stream content from their browser to Google Cast-enabled devices, such as Chromecast, smart TVs, and smart displays. Upon loading, the script facilitates the discovery of available cast devices on the local network using various protocols. Once a device is selected by the user, cast_sender.js establishes a secure communication channel, allowing the web application to control media playback (play, pause, seek, volume), manage the casting session lifecycle (start, stop, reconnect), and receive device status updates. This script significantly enhances the interactive experience of web content by providing a seamless second-screen viewing option.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Device Discovery
  • Session Management
  • Media Playback Control
  • Volume Control
  • Device Status Updates
  • Second Screen Experience

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation