BloomTube

Clean, intentional workspace for YouTube. Block Shorts, eliminate clutter, and study with focus sprints.

BloomTube transforms YouTube into an intentional study and research workspace. Eliminate algorithmic rabbit holes, block Shorts, and run built-in study sprint timers without leaving your video. KEY CAPABILITIES 1. Eliminate Shorts & Feed Distractions - Automatically redirect /shorts/ URLs to standard desktop video players. - Remove Shorts carousels from the Home feed, Subscriptions, and Watch History. - Toggle comments, suggested sidebar videos, and live chat with a single click. 2. Study Sprint Mode (Built-In Timer) - Run 25-minute study sprints with mindful 5-minute break reminders. - Background chime plays when your session finishes, even across background tabs. - Optional 15-second breathing pause prevents impulsive focus mode deactivation. 3. Subscriptions Smart Spotlight - Cap high-frequency channel spam to 2 videos per creator in your Subscriptions feed. - Surface intentional recommendations without endless algorithmic feeds. 4. In-Video Study Notes & Timestamp Bookmarks - Press Alt+N to open the study drawer directly beside any video. - Press Alt+B to bookmark important moments with one keystroke. - Press Alt+S to capture frame snapshots. - Export notes directly to Markdown for Obsidian, Notion, or local archives. 5. Adaptive Creator Pacing Engine - Auto-remembers and reapplies your preferred playback speed for every YouTube channel. - Dedicated floating dock pill allows 1-click speed adjustments (1.0x to 2.0x). PRIVACY GUARANTEE BloomTube runs 100% locally in your browser. It does not track your watch history, run remote analytics, or transmit personal data off your device.