Magneto is a Chrome extension developed by Frederico Curti. It falls under the category of Browsers and is classified as an Add-ons & Tools subcategory. This free extension allows users to open magnet links directly in the Magneto windows client.

With Magneto, users can easily handle magnet links by simply right-clicking on them and selecting the option to open in the Magneto windows client. This eliminates the need to manually copy and paste the magnet URL into the client.

The extension seamlessly forwards the magnet URL to the desktop client, which then initiates the streaming of the torrent in VLC using peerflix. This integration ensures a smooth and efficient experience for users who frequently work with magnet links.

Overall, Magneto simplifies the process of handling magnet links by providing a convenient context menu entry for opening them directly in the Magneto windows client. It is a useful tool for users who rely on peerflix and VLC for streaming torrents.