Skip Silence - Your Efficient Chrome Extension
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"Skip Silence" is a browser extension that allows you to autmatically skip parts of a video that are silent. It is highly inspired by CaryKH's automatic on-the-fly video editing tool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ8orIurGxw).
The extension works with most websites that use a HTML5 video or audio element to play, this includes YouTube and Instagram.
The full source code of this extension is available on https://github.com/vantezzen/skip-silence, if you find any issues or have a question please visit https://github.com/vantezzen/skip-silence/issues.
This extension needs the following permissions:
- "activeTab" => Access the currently active tab to monitor the video or audio source's volume and speed up and slow down.
- "storage" => The extension saves the settings you set using the browser storage
We do not collect or save any usage or other data about the users of this extension.
User reviews
- Works great for some users, particularly on specific browsers like Opera.
- Helps make note-taking easier during lectures.
- Frequent issues with functionality, as many users report it not working.
- Audio distortion and improper recognition of media files.
- Requires enabling the extension for each new tab.
- Struggles with skipping background noises and music.
- Not working or has stopped working.
- Requires enabling for each new tab.
- Audio distortion or skipping issues.
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Risk impact
Skip silence requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Skip silence has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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