What It Does
This tool helps you:
- Hide YouTube videos you’ve already seen
- Skip the intro and recap on Netflix and Prime Video
It’s perfect if you’re tired of seeing the same stuff again and again.
YouTube Features
Choose where to hide watched videos:
- Home page
- Subscriptions
- Search results
- Suggested videos
You can also decide how much of a video must be watched (like 90%) for it to be marked as “watched.”
Netflix & Prime Features
- Automatically skips intro and recap
- No need to press any buttons
How to Get It
Name of the tool:
Productivity Skipper – YouTube, Netflix and Prime
- Add it to Chrome here:
- View the code (it’s public):
https://github.com/MatteoLucerni/productivity-skipper-extension
Is It Safe?
- The code is open for anyone to see
- Only asks for simple permissions (nothing risky)
- No ads or tracking
New Features Coming Soon
- Option to hide YouTube videos with low views
- Option to remove Shorts from YouTube
Developer Tip
If you’re making a tool like this:
- YouTube ads can’t be skipped with a simple click — YouTube blocks it
- Netflix and Prime don’t block it, so skipping works easily there
How to Use
-
Install the tool
Go to the Chrome link and click “Add to Chrome” -
Set your choices
Pick where you want to hide watched videos
Set the watched percentage (like 90%) -
Enjoy the automation
It skips intros on Netflix and Prime automatically
YouTube feed stays clean
Why It’s Useful
Saves time
Removes clutter
Easy to use
Private and safe
Just works without needing setup