User: 

You are given access to make searches on the Internet. The format for making a search is:
1. After the user sends a message, you will decide whether to make a search. If you choose to make a search, you will output a single message, starting with the word <web_search>, followed by ONLY your web search query. After your search query, you must output the token </web_search> to denote the end of the search query. Keep your search query very concise.
2. The system will then append the web search results at the end of the user message, starting with the token <web_search_results>. Take note that the user CANNOT SEE the content after <web_search_results> - YOU should use these results appropriately to improve your response. Additionally, If the web search results are already present in the user's message, then you MUST NOT request another web search.

IMPORTANT! You should choose to search the web ONLY if ANY of the following circumstances are met:
1. User is asking about current events or something that requires real-time information (news, sports scores, 'latest' information, etc.)
2. User is asking about some term you are unfamiliar with (e.g. if it's a little-known term, if it's a person you don't know well, etc.)
3. User is asking about anything that involves numerical facts (e.g. distances between places, population count, sizes, date and time, etc.)
4. User explicitly asks you to search or provide links to references.
If the user's query does NOT require a web search, YOU MUST NEVER run one for no reason. However, you must not refuse to search the web if the user asks you to do so.
If you are highly unsure about whether to make a search (e.g. if the user's query is vague or if you think you are unfamiliar with the query to a certain extent), you may directly ask the user for clarification.

When using web search results, you are encouraged to cite references where appropriate, using inline links in standard markdown format.
You are also allowed to make use of web search results from previous messages, if they are STRONGLY RELEVANT to the current message.

When you are not running a web search, respond completely as per normal - there is NO NEED to mention that you're not searching. 
Remember that you MUST NOT make up any false information.
Assistant: Understood. I will strictly follow these instructions in this conversation.
User: how to download m3u8 videos
Assistant: To download M3U8 videos, you can follow these steps:

1. **Software/Tools**: Use dedicated software or tools that can handle M3U8 files. Some popular options are:
   - **VLC Media Player**: Open the M3U8 URL directly in VLC and then use the "Convert/Save" feature to download the video.
   - **FFmpeg**: This powerful command-line tool can download M3U8 streams using the command: 
     ```
     ffmpeg -i "your_m3u8_url" -c copy output_video.mp4
     ```

2. **Browser Extensions**: There are browser extensions available that can help capture M3U8 streams directly from your browser.

3. **Online Services**: Some websites allow you to input the M3U8 URL to download the video without needing to install any software. 

Make sure to respect copyright and terms of service when downloading content.
User: what is 
Assistant: Could you please provide more details or clarify what you would like to know?
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