but i like youtube short
Readit Newsyukieliot commented on Show HN: I built an app to block Shorts and Reels scrollguard.app/... · Posted by u/adrianhacar
Interesting. What should I do with this information?
Yeah, I bookmark stuff, but just in my browser. No apps or extensions — keeping it simple.
How does it work?
Paste any YouTube URL to extract the audio stream while maintaining quality.
What content works best? Ideal for music, podcasts, lectures, and any audio-focused content.
How much bandwidth can I save? Save up to 90% data compared to video streaming.
Yes
Clever idea — I can see this being perfect for long podcasts or lectures where the video isn’t needed.
Curious how you’re handling YouTube’s TOS on this though, seems like it could be a tricky part.
I don’t think it’s against the TOS. Some people just want to listen to audio to save bandwidth. It’s not doing anything extreme — just hiding the video. It’s a chill, vibe-y coding project for a harmless site.
yukieliot commented on Show HN: Mobile View Switcher Chrome Extensions chromewebstore.google.com... · Posted by u/yukieliot
So I pushed an update with the latest devices and some improvements. Please give it a try and let me know what to improve. You can contact me on my X @yuki_eliot
I'm guessing this won't work on live streams?
it works, test it yourself!
Doesn't YouTube automatically only stream audio when it detects your don't have the tab active?
really? can you show me the source?