Name: SkipTube AI
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Giovanni Guarino

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	14	5.00	3	1.1.0
Apr 28, 2026	21	5.00	3	1.1.0
May 7, 2026	20	5.00	3	1.1.0
May 19, 2026	18	5.00	3	1.1.0
Jun 2, 2026	19	5.00	3	1.1.0
Now	16	5.00	3	1.3.3

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Jun 8, 2026

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SAVE PRECIOUS TIME ON YOUTUBE WITH SKIPTUBE AI!

Have you ever wished you could automatically skip sponsorships, long intros, and promotional content in YouTube videos? SkipTube AI is the solution you've been looking for! This Chrome extension uses advanced AI — your choice of Claude (by Anthropic) or OpenAI GPT — to automatically analyze videos and precisely identify the segments you likely want to skip.

🚀 KEY FEATURES

🤖 ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• Analyzes video transcripts with state-of-the-art AI
• Accurately identifies sponsors, intros, outros, and promotional content
• Choose your provider and model:
– Claude (Anthropic): Haiku (fast & economical) or Sonnet (more accurate)
– OpenAI: GPT-5.5 (best), GPT-5.4 Mini (fast), or GPT-5.4 Nano (cheapest)

🛡️ RESILIENT TO YOUTUBE CHANGES
• Reads YouTube's own transcript data instead of fragile page elements
• When YouTube redesigns its layout, the extension adapts automatically using AI — re-learning how to read the transcript on its own
• Keeps working through YouTube updates that break other extensions

⚡ AUTOMATIC SKIPPING
• Automatically skips identified segments without interruption
• Configurable buffer for a smooth viewing experience
• Preview notifications before skipping (optional)

🎨 VISUAL TIMELINE MARKERS
• View identified segments directly on YouTube's progress bar
• Color-coded by category (red=sponsor, orange=self-promo, cyan=intro, purple=outro, green=donations)
• Clickable to manually jump to any segment

⚙️ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
• Choose which categories to skip (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion)
• Adjust AI confidence threshold (from 0.5 to 1.0)
• Configure skip buffer (from 0 to 3 seconds)
• Exclude specific channels from automatic analysis

💾 INTELLIGENT CACHING
• Analysis results are saved locally for 30 days
• No need to re-analyze the same video multiple times
• Saves API calls and loading time

📊 DETAILED STATISTICS
• View how much time you've saved
• Track skipped segments and analyzed videos
• Easily manage your analyzed video cache

🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Use YOUR personal API key (Anthropic or OpenAI)
• All data is stored locally on your device
• No tracking, no personal data collection
• Open source code verifiable on GitHub

🎬 HOW IT WORKS

1. INITIAL SETUP (ONE TIME)
• Get an API key from your preferred provider — Anthropic (https://console.anthropic.com) or OpenAI (https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)
• Select your provider and enter the key in the extension settings
• Choose the content categories you want to skip

2. DURING PLAYBACK
• When you open a YouTube video with captions, the extension automatically extracts the transcript
• Your chosen AI analyzes the content and identifies segments to skip
• Results are saved in local cache for future use
• Colored markers appear on the video timeline
• The extension automatically skips segments during playback

3. MANAGEMENT
• View statistics in the extension popup
• Manage your analyzed video cache
• Modify settings anytime
• Exclude specific channels to support your favorite creators

📋 DETECTED CATEGORIES

🎯 SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsored product or service promotions, discount codes, affiliate links

🎬 INTROS
Extended opening sequences, channel intros, title sequences

👋 OUTROS
Closing sequences, end screens, extended goodbyes

💝 DONATIONS/SUPERCHAT
Donation acknowledgments, SuperChat readings, patron mentions

📢 SELF-PROMOTION
Merchandise promotions, other channel videos, social media links

🔧 REQUIREMENTS & SETUP

REQUIREMENTS:
• Google Chrome (or Chromium-based browser)
• An AI API key — Anthropic Claude (console.anthropic.com) or OpenAI (platform.openai.com)
• YouTube videos with available captions/transcripts

SETUP (2 MINUTES):
1. Install the extension from Chrome Web Store
2. Click the extension icon in the toolbar
3. Choose your AI provider and enter its API key in the "API Configuration" section
4. Click "Save" - done! The extension is ready to use

💰 API COSTS

The extension uses YOUR own API key (Anthropic or OpenAI), so you pay your provider directly for usage — there is no subscription to us. Thanks to intelligent caching, each video is analyzed ONLY ONCE, keeping usage to a minimum.

🛡️ PRIVACY & SECURITY

WHAT WE COLLECT:
NOTHING! No personal data is collected or transmitted to us.

DATA STORED LOCALLY:
• Your API key (stored via the browser's secure storage)
• Preferences and settings
• Cache of analysis results
• Usage statistics

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS:
• Video transcripts → your chosen AI provider (Anthropic Claude or OpenAI) for analysis
• Occasionally, when YouTube changes its page layout, a snapshot of the page's HTML structure (not personal data) is sent to your AI provider so the extension can re-learn how to read the transcript
• No other external connections

COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY:
• Open source code available on GitHub
• You can personally verify the code
• MIT License

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Does the extension work on all YouTube videos?
A: It works on all videos that have available captions/transcripts. If a video doesn't have transcripts, the extension cannot analyze it.

Q: Do I have to pay to use the extension?
A: The extension is free. You only pay your AI provider for the analysis, and thanks to caching, each video is analyzed only once.

Q: Which AI provider should I choose?
A: Both work great. Claude Haiku and OpenAI's Mini/Nano models are fast and economical; Claude Sonnet and GPT-5.5 are more accurate for tricky videos. You can switch anytime in the settings.

Q: Is my API key secure?
A: Yes! Your API key is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. It's never transmitted to us or to third parties (except your chosen provider, Anthropic or OpenAI, for analysis).

Q: What happens when YouTube changes its design?
A: SkipTube AI primarily reads YouTube's own transcript data, which is far more stable than page elements. If a redesign does break extraction, the extension uses AI to automatically figure out the new layout and keep working — no update required on your part.

Q: Can I exclude certain channels?
A: Absolutely! Go to "Advanced Settings" and add channels to the whitelist. Perfect for supporting your favorite creators.

Q: Does the extension slow down YouTube?
A: No! Analysis happens in the background and caching ensures already-analyzed videos load instantly (< 100ms).

Q: Can I customize what gets skipped?
A: Yes! You can individually enable/disable each category (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion). You can also adjust the AI confidence threshold.

Q: Does the extension work offline?
A: Already-analyzed videos (in cache) will be skipped even offline. Analyzing new videos requires an internet connection.

Q: Can I see details of identified segments?
A: Yes! Click the "View cache" button in the popup to see all analyzed videos with detailed segment information.

🆚 WHY CHOOSE SKIPTUBE AI?

vs. SponsorBlock:
✅ Automatic AI detection (no manual submissions required)
✅ Works on new/less popular videos
✅ Automatically identifies multiple categories
✅ Complete privacy (everything local)

vs. YouTube Premium:
✅ Also skips creator promotional content
✅ 100% customizable
✅ No fixed subscription — you only pay your AI provider for what you use

🎓 FOR CONTENT CREATORS

If you're a content creator and want your fans NOT to skip your content, share the whitelist feature! Your fans can add your channel to "Excluded Channels" and the extension will never analyze your videos.

🔗 USEFUL LINKS

📖 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI
🐛 Report Issues: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/issues
🔐 Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
💬 Support: [email protected]

🚀 GET STARTED NOW!

1. Click "Add to Chrome"
2. Get an API key from Anthropic or OpenAI
3. Configure your preferences
4. Enjoy YouTube without interruptions!

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Note: This extension is independent and not affiliated with YouTube, Google, Anthropic, or OpenAI. SkipTube AI is an open source project created to enhance the YouTube viewing experience.

Developer: Giovanni Guarino
License: MIT (Open Source)
Version: 1.3.3

SkipTube AI helps you get to the useful part of YouTube videos faster.

The extension reads available video transcripts, analyzes them with your chosen provider, then marks sponsorships, intros, outros, donation reads, and self-promotional segments on the player timeline. You can let it skip those segments automatically or use the markers manually.

You choose Anthropic Claude or OpenAI and use your own API key. Settings, statistics, and cached analyses are stored locally on your device.

MAIN FEATURES

Automatic segment detection
- Finds sponsor breaks, intros, outros, donation acknowledgments, and creator self-promotion
- Uses transcript analysis instead of community votes
- Supports Claude and OpenAI model options

Playback controls
- Auto-skip detected segments during playback
- Show optional previews before a jump
- Adjust skip buffer and confidence threshold
- Enable or disable each category independently

Timeline markers
- Display colored markers on the progress bar
- Click any marker to jump directly
- Review detected categories at a glance

Local cache and statistics
- Cache results locally for 30 days
- Avoid repeated provider calls for videos already analyzed
- Track time saved, skipped segments, and analyzed videos
- Review cached results from the cache viewer

Channel controls
- Exclude specific channels from analysis
- Reanalyze a video manually when needed

Resilient extraction
- Opens and reads available captions or transcripts from the watch page
- Can attempt selector recovery if the page layout changes, using your selected provider and a limited page-structure snapshot

HOW IT WORKS

1. Add your API key
Choose Anthropic Claude or OpenAI in the popup and save your personal key locally.

2. Watch normally
Open a video with captions or an available transcript. SkipTube AI sends the text to your selected provider for segment analysis.

3. Use the timeline
Detected sections appear as colored markers. Let auto-skip handle them or jump manually.

4. Reuse cached results
The same video can use the local cache for up to 30 days, reducing repeat API calls.

PRIVACY

SkipTube AI has no developer-operated backend server. Settings, statistics, API keys, and cached analyses are stored locally in Chrome storage.

Data sent outside your browser:
- Video transcript text is sent only to the provider you select
- If extraction fails, a limited page-structure snapshot may be sent to the same provider for recovery
- Scripts, styles, and images are stripped from the recovery snapshot where possible

The extension developer does not sell user data or add tracking.

Full privacy policy:
https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

REQUIREMENTS

- Google Chrome or another Chromium-based browser
- A personal API key from Anthropic or OpenAI
- Videos with captions or transcripts
- Internet connection for first-time analysis

Support:
[email protected]

Note: SkipTube AI is an independent open source project. It is not affiliated with YouTube, Google, Anthropic, or OpenAI.

Developer: Giovanni Guarino
License: MIT
Version: 1.3.4

Jun 2, 2026

description

SAVE PRECIOUS TIME ON YOUTUBE WITH SKIPTUBE AI!

Have you ever wished you could automatically skip sponsorships, long intros, and promotional content in YouTube videos? SkipTube AI is the solution you've been looking for! This Chrome extension uses advanced Claude AI technology to automatically analyze videos and precisely identify segments you likely want to skip.

🚀 KEY FEATURES

🤖 ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• Uses Claude AI (by Anthropic) to analyze video transcripts
• Accurately identifies sponsors, intros, outros, and promotional content
• Support for two AI models: Haiku (fast & economical) and Sonnet (more accurate)

⚡ AUTOMATIC SKIPPING
• Automatically skips identified segments without interruption
• Configurable buffer for smooth viewing experience
• Preview notifications before skipping (optional)

🎨 VISUAL TIMELINE MARKERS
• View identified segments directly on YouTube's progress bar
• Color-coded by category (red=sponsor, orange=self-promo, cyan=intro, purple=outro, green=donations)
• Clickable to manually jump to any segment

⚙️ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
• Choose which categories to skip (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion)
• Adjust AI confidence threshold (from 0.5 to 1.0)
• Configure skip buffer (from 0 to 3 seconds)
• Exclude specific channels from automatic analysis

💾 INTELLIGENT CACHING
• Analysis results are saved locally for 30 days
• No need to re-analyze the same video multiple times
• Saves API calls and loading time

📊 DETAILED STATISTICS
• View how much time you've saved
• Track skipped segments and analyzed videos
• Easily manage your analyzed video cache

🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Use YOUR personal Anthropic API key
• All data is stored locally on your device
• No tracking, no personal data collection
• Open source code verifiable on GitHub

🎬 HOW IT WORKS

1. INITIAL SETUP (ONE TIME)
• Get a free API key from Anthropic (https://console.anthropic.com)
• Enter it in the extension settings
• Select the content categories you want to skip

2. DURING PLAYBACK
• When you open a YouTube video with captions, the extension automatically extracts the transcript
• Claude AI analyzes the content and identifies segments to skip
• Results are saved in local cache for future use
• Colored markers appear on the video timeline
• The extension automatically skips segments during playback

3. MANAGEMENT
• View statistics in the extension popup
• Manage your analyzed video cache
• Modify settings anytime
• Exclude specific channels to support your favorite creators

📋 DETECTED CATEGORIES

🎯 SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsored product or service promotions, discount codes, affiliate links

🎬 INTROS
Extended opening sequences, channel intros, title sequences

👋 OUTROS
Closing sequences, end screens, extended goodbyes

💝 DONATIONS/SUPERCHAT
Donation acknowledgments, SuperChat readings, patron mentions

📢 SELF-PROMOTION
Merchandise promotions, other channel videos, social media links

🔧 REQUIREMENTS & SETUP

REQUIREMENTS:
• Google Chrome (or Chromium-based browser)
• Anthropic Claude API key (free at console.anthropic.com)
• YouTube videos with available captions/transcripts

SETUP (2 MINUTES):
1. Install the extension from Chrome Web Store
2. Click the extension icon in the toolbar
3. Enter your Claude API key in the "API Configuration" section
4. Click "Save" - done! The extension is ready to use

💰 API COSTS

The extension uses YOUR Anthropic API key. Costs vary by model.

Thanks to intelligent caching, each video is analyzed ONLY ONCE.

🛡️ PRIVACY & SECURITY

WHAT WE COLLECT:
NOTHING! No personal data is collected or transmitted to us.

DATA STORED LOCALLY:
• Your API key (encrypted by browser)
• Preferences and settings
• Cache of analysis results
• Usage statistics

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS:
• Video transcripts → Claude AI (Anthropic) for analysis
• No other external connections

COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY:
• Open source code available on GitHub
• You can personally verify the code
• MIT License

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Does the extension work on all YouTube videos?
A: It works on all videos that have available captions/transcripts. If a video doesn't have transcripts, the extension cannot analyze it.

Q: Do I have to pay to use the extension?
A: The extension is free. You only pay for Claude API calls (about $0.001-0.010 per analyzed video), but thanks to caching, each video is analyzed only once.

Q: Is my API key secure?
A: Yes! Your API key is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. It's never transmitted to us or third parties (except Anthropic for analysis).

Q: Can I exclude certain channels?
A: Absolutely! Go to "Advanced Settings" and add channels to the whitelist. Perfect for supporting your favorite creators.

Q: Does the extension slow down YouTube?
A: No! Analysis happens in the background and caching ensures already-analyzed videos load instantly (< 100ms).

Q: Can I customize what gets skipped?
A: Yes! You can individually enable/disable each category (sponsors, intros, outros, donations, self-promotion). You can also adjust the AI confidence threshold.

Q: Does the extension work offline?
A: Already-analyzed videos (in cache) will be skipped even offline. Analyzing new videos requires an internet connection.

Q: Can I see details of identified segments?
A: Yes! Click the "View cache" button in the popup to see all analyzed videos with detailed segment information.

🆚 WHY CHOOSE SKIPTUBE AI?

vs. SponsorBlock:
✅ Automatic AI detection (no manual submissions required)
✅ Works on new/less popular videos
✅ Automatically identifies multiple categories
✅ Complete privacy (everything local)

vs. YouTube Premium:
✅ Also skips creator promotional content
✅ 100% customizable
✅ More economical (~$0.10-0.50/month vs $12/month)

🎓 FOR CONTENT CREATORS

If you're a content creator and want your fans NOT to skip your content, share the whitelist feature! Your fans can add your channel to "Excluded Channels" and the extension will never analyze your videos.

🔗 USEFUL LINKS

📖 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI
🐛 Report Issues: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/issues
🔐 Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ChromuSx/SkipTubeAI/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
💬 Support: [email protected]

🚀 GET STARTED NOW!

1. Click "Add to Chrome"
2. Get free API key from console.anthropic.com
3. Configure your preferences
4. Enjoy YouTube without interruptions!

---

Note: This extension is independent and not affiliated with YouTube, Google, or Anthropic. SkipTube AI is an open source project created to enhance the YouTube viewing experience.

Developer: Giovanni Guarino
License: MIT (Open Source)
Version: 1.0.0