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Watch videos in FreshRSS like it's YouTube: "Youlag" extension (v4.0.3) (europe.pub)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by lent9004@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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Youlag is a FreshRSS extension that allows you to browse your YouTube RSS feed through a modern video-centered interface. It incorporates a bunch of quality-of-life features and mobile friendly layout.

Supports both text-based and video feed content.

Why?

For those who prefer not to use a Google account to stay connected with creators, following via RSS provides a way to do so without being tied to a specific platform.

Since FreshRSS is web-based, you can access your subscriptions and playlists from any device.

Recent features:

  • Add your own Invidious instance to use it as video playback source.
  • Simulated "Picture-in-Picture" mode, allowing scrolling through the feed while keeping the video in the bottom corner of the page.

Other features:

  • Fullscreen viewing for videos and articles.
  • Familiar video layout to e.g. YouTube.
  • Dark mode.
  • Redesigned mobile menus for better one-handed navigation.

Note for existing Youlag users:

Youlag is now installed as a standard FreshRSS extension, and no longer uses the "User CSS/JS" method. To upgrade, please install it as with any other FreshRSS extension.

Find more details and instructions, see the repository:

https://github.com/civilblur/youlag

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[–] ABetterTomorrow@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Does it block the adds?

[–] lent9004@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

If you’re thinking of SponsorBlock, Youlag doesn’t support that feature. In this recent comment, I’ve shared why that is the case.

For traditional adblocking, I would suggest using uBlock Origin, which is also available on Android for firefox-based browsers.

Edit: To clarify, there are no adblocking features built-in to Youlag.