Show HN: A Chrome extension to give you back control over short-form videos
ReelControl is a Chrome extension that restores playback controls to social media videos, helping users manage viewing time effectively. It is open-source and enhances user experience on platforms like YouTube Shorts.
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ReelControl is a Chrome extension designed to enhance user experience on social media platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and Facebook Reels by reintroducing a progress bar and playback controls. This extension addresses the frustration users face due to the removal of native video controls by these platforms, which can lead to excessive time spent watching videos. With ReelControl, users can see the video's length, rewind, and skip ahead without restarting the video, making it easier to manage viewing time. The developer, who initially created the extension for personal use, found that it not only improved enjoyment but also reduced the time spent on these platforms. The extension is open-source, encouraging contributions from other developers. It aims to declutter the video interfaces of these platforms while providing essential controls that enhance user autonomy over video consumption.
- ReelControl adds a progress bar and playback controls to YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and Facebook Reels.
- The extension helps users manage their viewing time more effectively by allowing them to see video lengths and navigate easily.
- It was developed to counteract the trend of social media platforms removing native video controls.
- The extension is open-source, inviting contributions from the developer community.
- Users report a more enjoyable experience and reduced time spent on social media with the use of this extension.
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- Users share alternative methods and tools for restoring video controls, including bookmarklets and user scripts.
- There is frustration over the necessity of browser hacks to regain lost UI features, indicating a broader concern about user experience on social media.
- Some users express interest in additional features, such as playback speed control and saving audio levels.
- Several comments highlight existing solutions for similar issues on other platforms, suggesting a demand for cross-browser compatibility.
- Overall, there is a strong appreciation for the open-source nature of ReelControl and its potential to enhance user experience.
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GqkmtcirwYA -> https://www.youtube.com/watch/GqkmtcirwYA
But actually I see that seek bar is already available in youtube shorts. Maybe it's a recent change?
tiktok.com##sharing-main-video-el:watch-attr(controlslist):remove-attr(controlslist)
It seems a bit flakey on mobile, but it was a nice addition to the other enhancements. I haven't been able to make the mobile web as useful as the desktop web version, but didn't want to spend too much time on it either.
That way not only do you get the seek/pause controls back, but other stuff like volume, comments, keyboard shortcuts etc. now work as usual too.
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