https://github.com/brogrammer1912/adfreetube
An alternative YouTube client without ads!
https://github.com/brogrammer1912/adfreetube
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An alternative YouTube client without ads!
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/brogrammer1912/adfreetube
- Owner: Brogrammer1912
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2025-05-02T15:44:14.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-09-18T14:29:38.000Z (20 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-09-18T14:54:06.883Z (20 days ago)
- Topics: adfree, ads, audio, audioplayer, internet-video-streaming, media, songs, streaming, streaming-video, trending, videoplayer, videos, videostreaming, webscraping, youtube, youtube-video
- Language: HTML
- Homepage:
- Size: 94.7 KB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Copyright: COPYRIGHT.txt
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README
# Ad-Free Tube **🚀 [Download Latest Release](https://github.com/AkshathSai/addfreetube/releases/latest/download/addfreetube.jar) | 📖 [Read the Story](https://medium.com/@akshathsai.pittala/i-built-my-own-ad-free-youtube-because-i-was-tired-of-being-the-product-4fae2ac87c7b)**
A distraction-free YouTube experience that puts you in control of your viewing habits.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/315f427c-db18-4d77-932d-11a3a5d8cf68
## ✨ Features
- **Clean, Focused Interface** - Centered search that gets out of your way
- **Ad-Free Viewing** - Watch videos without interruptions
- **Responsive Design** - Works beautifully on all devices
- **Light & Dark Mode** - Choose your preferred viewing experience
- **Direct Video Access** - Find exactly what you want without algorithm distractions
- **Minimal UI** - No recommendation rabbit holes or endless scrolling
## 🚀 Purpose
Ad-Free Tube was created to help you reclaim your attention and time. Instead of falling into the trap of algorithmic recommendations and endless scrolling, this app:
- Puts **you in control** of what you watch
- Helps you **focus** on the content you actually care about
- Eliminates **distractions** and interruptions
- Gives you back time for **life's little things**
## 🔧 Technologies
- Java 24
- Spring Boot 3.4.5
- Thymeleaf + HTMX
- Bootstrap 5.3.5
- Maven
## 🏃♂️ Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Java 24 or higher
- Maven
### Running Locally
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/addfreetube.git
# Navigate to project directory
cd addfreetube
# Build the project
mvn clean install
# Run the application
mvn spring-boot:run
```
Visit `http://localhost:8080` in your browser to start using Ad-Free Tube!
## 🧩 How It Works
1. Enter your search query in the centered search box
2. Select a video from the search results
3. Enjoy watching without ads or distractions
4. Use the theme switcher to toggle between light and dark mode
## 📱 Mobile-Friendly
Ad-Free Tube is fully responsive and works great on:
- Desktops
- Tablets
- Smartphones
- Televisions
## 📝 License
This project is open source and available under the [Apache 2](LICENSE).
## 👨💻 Developer
Developed by [Akshath Sai Pittala](https://github.com/AkshathSai)
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