FootNotes

FootNotes

soundcloud-style time-tied comments for youtube that can be shared in realtime

What is FootNotes?
FootNotes is a Chrome extension that enables users to write time-tied comments for YouTube videos, akin to Soundcloud's music player feature. It provides a platform for sharing and discussing videos with friends in real-time by allowing users to add comments at specific timestamps. Easily navigate through videos and engage in collaborative conversations with the help of FootNotes.
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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-01-10
Users: N/A
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2016-02-05)
Creation date: 2016-02-04
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
  • storage
  • app
  • windows
  • background
  • *://*/*
  • https://ssl.gstatic.com/
  • https://www.googleapis.com/
  • See more
Size: 55.68M
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Summary

FootNotes allows you to write time-tied comments for Youtube videos, and share with friends. If you're familiar with Soundcloud's music played, it's similar to that!

Steps to use:

  1. setup hotkey by navigating to chrome://extensions and scrolling to the bottom where it says "Keyboard Shortcuts"
  2. open a Youtube video, then activate the extension by typing the chosen hotkey combination
  3. play with it a bit, write a comment on the video!
  4. type in a user's email to share (this shares all your comments for this video).
    *you'll see your username (which is your currently signed in chrome account) in the right corner of the extension.
Safety
Risk impact

FootNotes is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this extension unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

FootNotes may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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