AutoSkip to the actual song or video on YouTube™!

Latest Version

Version
0.8.20211
Update
September 7, 2021
Size
36.89KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.22059 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ Extension

Skipper Auto-skips to the actual song on YouTube™!
No more annoying talking at the beginning of music videos.

Skipper skips the intro before the video and the talking when you just want to listen to the music.

Skipper features:
- Intro skipper - skip intro before videos.
- Change the skipping rules the way you want it for each video.
- disable when needed.
- Count total time saved.
- See the skips for the current video.
- skipping talking in the middle of the video.
- skipping the noise at the end of the video.

Currently Working on:
- constant skip % , like Wadsworth used to do

change log:
0.4.4 : Now you can set the end time of the video.
0.5.0 : some first sprouts of a better design =)
0.5.1 : Skipping while YouTube is in full screen mode.
0.5.5 : When Clicking the Skipper icon,
You'll also see the in-video skips for the current video.
0.5.7 : Hidden cookies when you click the icon :)
0.5.12 : You can edit the times of existing mid-video skips.
0.5.15 : You can add internal skips yourself(1 or 2 right now).
0.5.16 :Up to 3 inner skips, design changes.
0.6.1 : See the skips on the video bar when you hover!
0.7.1 : Clearer interface
0.7.11 : Support for &end=x in the url so the video will stop after x seconds
0.7.12 : Initial prioritization algorithm so more important skips will be added first
0.7.17 : Advanced options - apply start time to entire channel,change url (&t=..) to skip faster
0.7.18 - skip end for entire channel
0.7.27 - will now work on the tv format of YouTube
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube\u2122", "short_name": "Skipper", "description": "AutoSkip to the actual song or video on YouTube\u2122!", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.gstatic.com/ https://*.googleapis.com https://*.firebaseio.com https://www.googleapis.com; object-src 'self'", "version": "0.8.20211", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Skipper" }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["time_data.js", "bg.js", "inner.js"], "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Skipper - Music Mode for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniel Rem. (ID: 0000004d7f4a3483) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/13/2023 I was hopeful but haven't worked for me. Just haven't skipped anything on youtube. 3 stars for motivation purposes.

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Some1 (ID: 000000502ae2396b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 not working

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Reddue (ID: 00000053ce98a68a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/03/2022 Can you get this extension to work for every streaming website?

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Tracker569 (ID: 0000008e3370e283) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2021 Love the extension except that it doesn't save if you're trying to edit while in a playlist. Just figured that out now lol. Other than that, great!

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yu chi tan (ID: 0000009e68b78c14) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/07/2020 totally cannot work for me. cannot save the setting, cannot skip the video. i already disable all other add ons for youtube it still doesnt work at all.....