Skipper is an open-source and creator friendly extension that automatically skips ads on YouTube when a 'skip ad' button is present.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.4
Update
April 17, 2024
Size
241KiB
Developer
Category
Users
30
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Scripting
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Skipper Beta Extension

What is Skipper?

Skipper is a free, open-source browser extension that helps users easily skip ads on websites like YouTube. It's designed with accessibility in mind, making it perfect for people with disabilities who may struggle with repetitive manual tasks. Unlike ad-blockers, Skipper doesn't harm creators, platforms, or advertisers, and it's not intended to block ads.

Why choose Skipper?

If interacting with \"skip\" buttons is challenging due to a disability, you enjoy multitasking with YouTube in the background, or forced waiting times on ads annoy you, Skipper is a perfect choice.

Supports creators

Skipper doesn't take away ad revenue from creators or violate YouTube's terms of service. Instead, it uses your browser's built-in features to interact with websites just like a regular user, ensuring no harm to website owners, advertisers, or creators.

Always free and open-source

Some extensions charge money or trick you into downloading before asking for payment. With Skipper, you won't have to worry about that. It's always free, open-source, and committed to user safety.

Reliable and well-supported

Skipper is built with reliability in mind and was tested for over 100 hours before its public release. Our dedicated team of beta testers uses Skipper daily and continually improves it based on user feedback.

Simple and easy to use

Skipper is designed around simplicity. There's no setup required, it will never impact the speed of your computer, it's only allowed to run on supported websites and it doesn't require any additional downloads or configuration.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Skipper Beta", "version": "1.0.0.4", "description": "Skipper is an open-source and creator friendly extension that automatically skips ads on YouTube when a 'skip ad' button is present.", "permissions": ["scripting"], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "skipper16.png", "48": "skipper48.png", "128": "skipper128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "skipper16.png", "48": "skipper48.png", "128": "skipper128.png" }, "host_permissions": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Skipper Beta extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Skipper Beta extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Skipper Beta 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 Beta Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Skipper Beta 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 Beta extension file

Select and download the Skipper Beta 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 Beta 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 Beta 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 Beta 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 Beta extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Julian Brooks (ID: 000000905cc86f84) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2023 Super simple and works great. It just runs in the background and skips ads on Youtube after the 5 seconds