SkipTube AI

Automatically skip sponsorships and irrelevant content in YouTube videos using AI

SAVE PRECIOUS TIME ON YOUTUBE WITH SKIPTUBE AI! Have you ever wished you could automatically skip sponsorships, long intros, and promotional content in YouTube videos? SkipTube AI is the solution you've been looking for! This Chrome extension uses advanced Claude AI technology to automatically analyze videos and precisely identify segments you likely want to skip. 🚀 KEY FEATURES 🤖 ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • Uses Claude AI (by Anthropic) to analyze video transcripts • Accurately identifies sponsors, intros, outros, and promotional content • Support for two AI models: Haiku (fast & economical) and Sonnet (more accurate) ⚡ AUTOMATIC SKIPPING • Automatically skips identified segments without interruption • Configurable buffer for smooth viewing experience • Preview notifications before skipping (optional) 🎨 VISUAL TIMELINE MARKERS • View identified segments directly on YouTube's progress bar • Color-coded by category (red=sponsor, orange=self-promo, cyan=intro, purple=outro, green=donations) • Clickable to manually jump to any segment ⚙️ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Choose which categories to skip (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion) • Adjust AI confidence threshold (from 0.5 to 1.0) • Configure skip buffer (from 0 to 3 seconds) • Exclude specific channels from automatic analysis 💾 INTELLIGENT CACHING • Analysis results are saved locally for 30 days • No need to re-analyze the same video multiple times • Saves API calls and loading time 📊 DETAILED STATISTICS • View how much time you've saved • Track skipped segments and analyzed videos • Easily manage your analyzed video cache 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY • Use YOUR personal Anthropic API key • All data is stored locally on your device • No tracking, no personal data collection • Open source code verifiable on GitHub 🎬 HOW IT WORKS 1. INITIAL SETUP (ONE TIME) • Get a free API key from Anthropic (https://console.anthropic.com) • Enter it in the extension settings • Select the content categories you want to skip 2. DURING PLAYBACK • When you open a YouTube video with captions, the extension automatically extracts the transcript • Claude AI analyzes the content and identifies segments to skip • Results are saved in local cache for future use • Colored markers appear on the video timeline • The extension automatically skips segments during playback 3. MANAGEMENT • View statistics in the extension popup • Manage your analyzed video cache • Modify settings anytime • Exclude specific channels to support your favorite creators 📋 DETECTED CATEGORIES 🎯 SPONSORSHIPS Sponsored product or service promotions, discount codes, affiliate links 🎬 INTROS Extended opening sequences, channel intros, title sequences 👋 OUTROS Closing sequences, end screens, extended goodbyes 💝 DONATIONS/SUPERCHAT Donation acknowledgments, SuperChat readings, patron mentions 📢 SELF-PROMOTION Merchandise promotions, other channel videos, social media links 🔧 REQUIREMENTS & SETUP REQUIREMENTS: • Google Chrome (or Chromium-based browser) • Anthropic Claude API key (free at console.anthropic.com) • YouTube videos with available captions/transcripts SETUP (2 MINUTES): 1. Install the extension from Chrome Web Store 2. Click the extension icon in the toolbar 3. Enter your Claude API key in the "API Configuration" section 4. Click "Save" - done! The extension is ready to use 💰 API COSTS The extension uses YOUR Anthropic API key. Costs vary by model. Thanks to intelligent caching, each video is analyzed ONLY ONCE. 🛡️ PRIVACY & SECURITY WHAT WE COLLECT: NOTHING! No personal data is collected or transmitted to us. DATA STORED LOCALLY: • Your API key (encrypted by browser) • Preferences and settings • Cache of analysis results • Usage statistics EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: • Video transcripts → Claude AI (Anthropic) for analysis • No other external connections COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY: • Open source code available on GitHub • You can personally verify the code • MIT License ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Does the extension work on all YouTube videos? A: It works on all videos that have available captions/transcripts. If a video doesn't have transcripts, the extension cannot analyze it. Q: Do I have to pay to use the extension? A: The extension is free. You only pay for Claude API calls (about $0.001-0.010 per analyzed video), but thanks to caching, each video is analyzed only once. Q: Is my API key secure? A: Yes! Your API key is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. It's never transmitted to us or third parties (except Anthropic for analysis). Q: Can I exclude certain channels? A: Absolutely! Go to "Advanced Settings" and add channels to the whitelist. Perfect for supporting your favorite creators. Q: Does the extension slow down YouTube? A: No! Analysis happens in the background and caching ensures already-analyzed videos load instantly (< 100ms). Q: Can I customize what gets skipped? A: Yes! You can individually enable/disable each category (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion). You can also adjust the AI confidence threshold. Q: Does the extension work offline? A: Already-analyzed videos (in cache) will be skipped even offline. Analyzing new videos requires an internet connection. Q: Can I see details of identified segments? A: Yes! Click the "View cache" button in the popup to see all analyzed videos with detailed segment information. 🆚 WHY CHOOSE SKIPTUBE AI? vs. SponsorBlock: ✅ Automatic AI detection (no manual submissions required) ✅ Works on new/less popular videos ✅ Automatically identifies multiple categories ✅ Complete privacy (everything local) vs. YouTube Premium: ✅ Also skips creator promotional content ✅ 100% customizable ✅ More economical (~$0.10-0.50/month vs $12/month) 🎓 FOR CONTENT CREATORS If you're a content creator and want your fans NOT to skip your content, share the whitelist feature! Your fans can add your channel to "Excluded Channels" and the extension will never analyze your videos. 🔗 USEFUL LINKS 📖 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI 🐛 Report Issues: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/issues 🔐 Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/blob/main/PRIVACY.md 💬 Support: giovanni.guarino1999@gmail.com 🚀 GET STARTED NOW! 1. Click "Add to Chrome" 2. Get free API key from console.anthropic.com 3. Configure your preferences 4. Enjoy YouTube without interruptions! --- Note: This extension is independent and not affiliated with YouTube, Google, or Anthropic. SkipTube AI is an open source project created to enhance the YouTube viewing experience. Developer: Giovanni Guarino License: MIT (Open Source) Version: 1.0.0