Add and remove current video from the Watch Later list using a keyboard shortcut.

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1.1
Update
August 6, 2023
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Manifest Version
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Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ Extension

For Mac:
- ⌥ Option + ⇧ Shift + L to Add Video
- ⌥ Option + L to Remove Video

For Windows:
- Alt + ⇧ Shift + L to Add Video
- Alt + L to Remove Video

For ChromeOS:
- Alt + K to Add Video
- Alt + L to Remove Video

As the result the notification about successful list update should appear.

Shortcuts can be changed in the extension's options at: chrome://extensions/shortcuts.

Extension designed to work on the desktop version of the YouTube™. The following YouTube™ website updates might break the functionality of the extension, please be patient for an update.

This extension is open source: https://github.com/WorldThirteen/youtube-watch-later-shortcut-ext.

YouTube™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube\u2122", "version": "1.1", "author": "[email protected]", "description": "Add and remove current video from the Watch Later list using a keyboard shortcut.", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["scripting", "activeTab"], "icons": { "32": "/icons/32.png", "128": "/icons/128.png" }, "commands": { "add-to-watch-later": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+L", "mac": "Alt+Shift+L", "chromeos": "Alt+K" }, "description": "Add the current video from the Watch Later list." }, "remove-from-watch-later": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+L", "mac": "Alt+L", "chromeos": "Alt+L" }, "description": "Remove the current video from the Watch Later list." } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut 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 Watch Later Shortcut for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jaime Blanco (ID: 000000609eda0007) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/04/2023 This is what I was looking for. Thank you!!

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Jordan E (ID: 000000ad86aace24) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/13/2023 Thanks! I love this extension. Is there any possibility of adding the following feature or creating another extension that's for adding a video to a specified playlist, or to have it open the "add to x playlist" window via a keyboard shortcut for quickly showing this window without having to click?

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Raphael (ID: 00000022c84ec2d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2023 Oh l0hd!!!! This just saved me a TON of time. Mr. Developer, you deserve all the good the world can bestow upon you...! (I'll check if there is an easy and secure way to donate to you if you accept donations. Not into Paypal and such though... But I will try.)

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Shanary Stewart (ID: 0000009f986741a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2023 I've been looking for this for so long. Youtube has been making so many changes to make adding stuff harder behind multiple sub menus. This is a game changer.

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๏ (ID: 0000001d97a5334e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/14/2023 Very simple yet useful AF. I was getting so annoyed to remove videos from playlists while following default steps by YT! Dev. saved me. Thank you so much.