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Youlag is a FreshRSS extension that allows you to browse your YouTube and article feeds through a modernized design that incorporates quality-of-life features.

Optimized for both watching videos and reading articles.

Why?

Stay connected with creators without a Google account by using RSS. Don't be tied to a specific platform and access your subscriptions from any device.

You can also use Youlag solely for its theme and quality of life features, ignoring any video feature.


Highlights v4.1.0

This is the biggest update yet, featuring many customization options! Additionally, the UI has been refreshed, along with numerous tweaks and performance improvements.

  • Whitelist specific categories to use the video mode layout
  • Block incoming YouTube shorts
  • Modernized interface for articles
  • Swipe down in video mode to activate mini player
  • Mini player follows across pages; read articles while keeping a floating video at the bottom

...25+ more updates in the changelog

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  • Use Invidious instance as video playback source
  • Fullscreen video interface for viewing videos
  • Close videos/articles using Esc key or browser Back navigation.
    • Especially handy for smartphones, where you can swipe to trigger Back.

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[–] USSEthernet@startrek.website 1 points 5 months ago

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