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Copylefted libre / open source YouTube player for Android
https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube
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Copylefted libre / open source YouTube player for Android
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube
- Owner: SkyTubeTeam
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2015-11-20T11:48:20.000Z (over 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-28T22:39:32.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-29T15:19:43.269Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: android, app, copyleft, download-videos, hacktoberfest, youtube, youtube-dl, youtube-player
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 26.8 MB
- Stars: 2,351
- Watchers: 84
- Forks: 329
- Open Issues: 243
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG
- License: LICENSE
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README
# SkyTube
**A copylefted libre / open source YouTube player for Android, without ads.**
Features |
Download |
Why SkyTube? |
Screenshots |
Contribute |
Translate |
License
## Features
### Innovative Features
* Video blocker featuring:
- Channel blacklisting
- Channel whitelisting
- Block videos if their language is not the same as the user's preferred one(s)
- Block low-view videos
- Block high-dislike videos
- Toolbar icon showing number of blocked videos
* Watched or partially watched videos are marked accordingly. "Resume playing" feature also implemented
* Video swipe controls, including controls for volume, brightness, comments and video description
* Bookmark videos
* Import subscriptions from YouTube
* Play channels' playlists
* Download videos
* Ability to play the video faster — or slower than live. **[New!]**
* View and download video thumbnails
* No adverts when browsing or playing videos
* SponsorBlock to skip advertisement segments
* Back up and restore bookmarks and subscriptions (all stored locally on your device)
### Traditional Features
* Explore Featured and Most Popular videos
* Browse YouTube channels
* Play YouTube videos
* View video comments
* Search videos, music and channels
* Channel subscription & non-intrusive notifications
* Subscriptions feed
More features will be added in the near future.
## Requirements
Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later. For techies, that means an API level of 19 or greater.
If you have older Android device - however, at least 4.0, you should try [SkyTube Legacy](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTubeLegacy/).
## Download
| Feature | SkyTube Extra | SkyTube |
| ---------------- |------------------------------------| ---------|
| Description | Contains extra features that are powered by non-OSS libraries. | Fully open-source and free software. |
| GPLv3 license | ✅ | ✅ |
| Official YouTube player support* | ✅ | ❌ |
| Chromecast Support* | ✅ | ❌ |
| Updates availability | Immediate | Normally up to 5 days |
| Download APK | [](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/releases/download/v2.991/SkyTube-Extra-2.991.apk) | [](https://f-droid.org/packages/free.rm.skytube.oss/)
_* powered by a closed-source, third-party library._
## Why SkyTube?
* Copylefted libre software
* Gratis
* Innovative design
* No ads
* Multilingual
* Not dependent on GApps/Google Apps (the official YouTube app)
* No need for Google/YouTube account to operate
* Does not spy on your behaviour!
## Translate
You can help us translate this app into your native language by visiting [SkyTube's Weblate page](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/skytube/). Just log in using your GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket/Google/Facebook account and start translating!
### Translation status:
## Screenshots
### Phone
### Tablet
## Contribute
This project was possible with the support and contribution of [numerous volunteers and third-party projects](http://skytube-app.com/credits.html).
Help improve SkyTube by [translating](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/wiki/Contribute#translate) or [developing](https://github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube/wiki/Contribute#developers-guidelines) it.
## License
This project is not affiliated with YouTube™ or any of its partners and/or products.
YouTube™ and Android™ are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
## Star History
[](https://star-history.com/#SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube&Date)
