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An extension that allows you to control YouTube (and other video players) via global hotkeys
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Have you ever been watching a programming tutorial or a packed lecture, and had to constantly alt-tab-then-space, just to pause the video to follow up with code or take notes? Or wanted to rewind or forward a video while you were in the middle of a game?
Keyboard-operated YouTube is a powerful browser extension that pairs with a lightweight desktop app, letting you control YouTube (and most HTML5 video players) using global hotkeys—even when your browser is in the background.
Get the app: https://kbyoutube.com
Features:
- ✅ Play/Pause Toggle
- 🔁 Loop Toggle
- ⏪ Rewind / ⏩ Fast Forward
- 🔊 Change Volume
- ⏩ Adjust Playback Speed
- 🎬 Next/Previous Chapter Navigation
- 💬 Toggle Subtitles
- 🖼️ Take Screenshot
- ⛶ Toggle Fullscreen
To use:
1. Install the extension in Chrome.
2. Download and run the companion desktop app to register your custom hotkeys. The app will run on start-up
3. Use your keyboard to control video playback—from anywhere on your system.
- Works even when Chrome is minimized or unfocused
- Designed for power users, streamers, and multi-taskers
- Lightweight and privacy-respecting—no tracking or analytics