The story reminds us that in the digital age, the content and the container (the app) are two different things, and there will always be users who want to break the content out of the container.
Pluto TV playlists allow users to integrate hundreds of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels into third-party IPTV players like TiviMate , VLC , and Kodi . While Pluto TV is a legal, free service owned by Paramount , using these external M3U links is often considered a violation of its Terms of Service. How Pluto TV M3U Playlists Work
Pluto TV (owned by Paramount Global) does not provide an official public M3U URL. Why?
To maintain a working connection, users typically use one of three methods: What Is Pluto TV? Pricing & How It Works - MNTN