YTShorts Pilot
Extension Actions
supercharge youtube shorts with enhanced control panel
YTShorts Pilot: Ultimate Control for YouTube Shorts
Take full command of your YouTube Shorts experience with YTShorts Pilot – the browser extension that supercharges Shorts with pro-level controls, customization, and efficiency tools.
Key Features:
1. Enhanced Playback Control
Frame-by-Frame Scrubbing: Precision navigation with ← → arrow keys
Variable Playback Speed: 0.25x to 4x (including 1.5x/1.75x increments)
Always-Loop Toggle: Disable infinite Shorts repetition
2. Content Moderation
Keyword Blacklist: Auto-skip Shorts containing specified words/phrases
Channel Whitelist: Only show Shorts from creators you follow
"Seen" Indicator: Visual markers for previously watched Shorts
3. UI Customization
Minimal Mode: Hide comments, like/dislike buttons, and distractions
Custom Themes: Dark mode+, OLED black, or custom color schemes
Progress Bar: Always-visible seek bar (disables swipe-to-next)
4. Productivity Boosters
Volume Lock: Prevent accidental volume changes during scroll
Auto-Pause: Stop playback when tab loses focus
Bookmark Clips: Save timestamps with notes (local storage)
Who Needs This?
▶ Creators analyzing competitors' Shorts frame-by-frame
▶ Viewers tired of repetitive/irrelevant content
▶ Researchers studying short-form video trends
System Requirements:
Chrome/Firefox/Edge (manifest v3)
Zero permissions beyond youtube.com
Privacy First:
No data collection – all preferences stored locally.
"Like a power user's toolkit for YouTube Shorts"