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DeArrow is an open source browser extension for crowdsourcing better titles and thumbnails on YouTube. (dearrow.ajay.app)

submitted 1 month ago by basilisa@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19421887

DeArrow is an open source browser extension for crowdsourcing better titles and thumbnails on YouTube. The goal is to make titles accurate and reduce sensationalism. No more arrows, ridiculous faces, and no more clickbait.

"Clickbait" isn't the exception anymore, it's becoming the norm. Many have even started going through their entire backlog, changing old titles and thumbnails to be more attention grabbing and vague.

It's no one's fault. It's a system that creates a race to the bottom.

DeArrow hopes to stop this cycle. It's time to return to a more peaceful experience.

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[-] 30p87@feddit.org 77 points 1 month ago

uBlock Origin
DeArrow
Sponsorblock
Return YouTube Dislike

Or for everything built-in: Piped

[-] blackluster117@possumpat.io 28 points 1 month ago

Don't forget Enhancer for Youtube. A metric ton of Youtube customizations and quality of life features, also includes disabling shorts or converting them into the standard Youtube video format.

[-] 30p87@feddit.org 8 points 1 month ago

Sounds like piped also has most of that. As a bonus, piped requires no account, no addons and no direct connection to google.

[-] JayDee@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Also Freetube has these features.

[-] spookedintownsville@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Freetube includes Dearrow?

[-] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Yep

[-] spookedintownsville@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Nice. Definitely will be using that

[-] deathmetal27@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I use all of these XD

[-] gregor@gregtech.eu 2 points 1 month ago

How's invidious? Aren't they very similar?

[-] 30p87@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago

I never used it, but yeah I guess it's basically the same. LibreTube, the Android App I use, just happens to use piped so I selfhost that and therefore also use it on the desktop.

[-] jaaaardvark@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Unhook for removing crap.

Jump Cutter for the superior video speed experience.

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