VideoSkip

Skips/mutes/blanks selected parts of streaming videos
What is VideoSkip?
VideoSkip is a Chrome extension that lets users filter and skip sections of streamed videos. It uses categories like those in the IMDB.com Parent's Guide. The tool allows you to either skip chosen sections entirely, or merely mute the sound or blank the video screen. Compatible with many popular streaming services, VideoSkip facilitates a controlled viewing environment right in your browser.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.36 (11)
Version: 0.5.12 (Last updated: 2024-07-17)
Creation date: 2020-06-23
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 87.83K

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Extension summary

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VideoSkip allows you to filter out several types of objectionable content from video streams. It uses the same categories as the "Parents Guide" section of IMDB.com. It can skip sections entirely, or simply mute the sound or blank the video, at your discretion. Because it does not modify the videos in any way, but rather plays them selectively, it does not infringe media copyrights.

Step by step:

  1. Load the video from a streaming service normally and begin play so it loads some data (not full-screen), then stop it and click the VideoSkip icon on the upper-right of the browser. A new window will appear next to the video. You can move it, or resize it like a regular page with Ctrl + or Ctrl -.

  2. If you have a .skp file containing the skips, you can load it now with the "Load skip file" button. Once loaded, its contents will appear in a box on the "Edit" tab. There is a growing number of skip files for popular films at the VideoSkip Exchange, loaded by a button on the interface.

  3. If the skip file has been previously synced with your video service, you will be taken to the "Filter" tab so you can set the filter strengths as described in the next step. Otherwise, you'll be taken to the "Sync" tab. There, you will be asked to scrub the video with the arrow buttons until it looks okay again. When the screenshot finally matches the video, click "Sync times" to sync everything for your service. A new version of the skip file will be made so the people you share it with can skip this step from now on.

  4. Set the category filters using the sliders, according to the audience. The higher, the more stringent the filter. High = for children, Medium = for teens, Low = for adults. If a filter is Off, the flagged content will be shown.

  5. Start the video from its own page, sit back, and enjoy. Skips will take place when their time arrives. A message will appear on the fullscreen video when you move the mouse, telling you which filters are engaged.

You can make your own skip files and share them with your friends freely. They will work even if the videos being played are from a different source. The skip file exchange is located at https://videoskip.org/exchange

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works great once you understand how to use it
  • Excellent tool for fine-tuning the watching experience
  • Very handy and easy to use with proper guidance
  • Collaborative app with extensive content reviewed
  • Customization of edits as needed
Cons
  • Can be hard to figure out initially
  • Only works on major platforms like YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix
  • Some embedded videos are not supported
  • Documentation needs to be thoroughly read to understand its functionality
Most mentioned
  • Takes time to learn how to use it
  • Needs documentation or help sections to be effective
  • Great for personal customization
Recent reviews
Great Extension. You have to read the instructions and play around with it a bit to get the hang of it, but it works really great. Thanks to the developer for making this and making it completely free. There are tons of show and movies already reviewed on the exchange site, old ones and brand new ones.
by A. B., 2024-06-01

A great colloborative app, works excellent on major platforms (Google, Amazon) that I mostly use.
by Vytautas J. Saladis, 2023-12-28

Doesn't work on all embedded video !! Only major platform such a youtube, prime, netflix...etc !!
by Loky Stellaris, 2022-07-19
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Risk impact

VideoSkip does not require any sensitive permissions.

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