Search comments, replies, chat replay, video transcript for the current video on YouTube by contents, authors, time.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.3
Update
August 9, 2024
Size
292KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.60714 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) Extension

❗️ This extension is a continuation of the original YCS extension ❗️
Original YCS extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ycs-youtube-comment-searc/pmfhcilikeembgbiadjiojgfgcfbcoaa

❗️ What's changed/fixed in this version ❗️
▸ Fix the comments and video transcript loading, which stopped working around late March 2024. Related issue: https://github.com/sonigy/YCS/issues/56
▸ Fix reply count sorting
▸ Prevent XSS attacks
▸ Make filter buttons work in conjunction with text search results
▸ Improve cache-loading performance

For more detailed change log, visit: https://github.com/pc035860/YCS-cont/releases


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Features:
✅ Quick search by timestamp, author, content
✅ Export comments, replies, chat replay, video transcript
✅ Flexible (fuzzy) search
✅ Multilingual search
✅ Search by Emoji
✅ Works in incognito mode
✅ Unlimited load comments
✅ Time stamps - show comments, replies with time stamps
✅ Author - show comments, replies and chat comments from the author
✅ Likes - show comments, replies by number of likes (sort largest to smallest)
✅ Replied - show comments by number of replies (sort largest to smallest)
✅ Members - show comments, replies and chat comments from channel members
✅ Donated - show chat comments from users who have donated
✅ Show random comment
✅ Small size, low use CPU and memory

Instructions:
1. Open video on YouTube
2. Find the YCS extension under the current video and click the button \"Load all\" or choose to load the categories
3. Write the search query, press Enter or click the button Search

FAQ

1) How to like, reply to a comment?
In the search results, click on the date (like, \"2 months ago\") of the comment, reply and will open a new window with an active comment or reply under the video, where you can do any action.

2) How do I find all timestamped comments and replies on a video?
Click on the \"Time stamps\" button under the search bar.

3) How can I find addressed to user's comments, replies?
Write \" @ \" in the input field.

4) How can I view the contents of the video transcript at a specific minute?
You can write a search query for Trp. Video, in the \" mm:ss \" format. For example:
\" : \" - all the text of the video transcript.
\" 15: \" - all the text in the 15th minute.
And etc.

5) How can I view the comment for a found reply?
Click on the \" ▼ \" button.

6) How can I see the all replies to the found comment?
In the header of the found comment, you can find the reply icon and the count, to see the replies click on the \" + \" button.

7) How to use search in YouTube shorts?
Open a YouTube video short. Click badge YCS (right of the address bar) and click on the button Open YT short.

You can use the search engine (YCS), while loading comments, chat, transcript video.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension file

Select and download the YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) 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 YCS - YouTube Comment Search (Continued) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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