RemoveTube - Chrome Extension to help you stay focused on YouTube

A Chrome extension that filters YouTube content based on user-defined topics using AI-powered classification.

Core Functionality

• Content Classification: AI-based analysis using zero-shot classification of video metadata against user-defined topics
• Local Storage: Browser-based storage for user preferences and session data
• Real-time Filtering: Immediate content analysis and blocking on YouTube pages
• Session Management: Topic preferences reset on domain exit
• Usage Analytics: Local tracking of blocked and allowed content

Technical Implementation

1. Content Analysis:

   • Extracts video title and description metadata
   • Performs semantic analysis against user topics
   • Implements both strict and relaxed classification modes

2. User Interface:

   • Setup overlay on YouTube homepage
   • Content blocking interface for filtered videos
   • Extension popup for settings and statistics
   • Options page for advanced configuration

3. Data Flow:

   • Client-side content extraction
   • Server-side AI classification using Meta Bart (zero-shot classification)
   • Local storage for user preferences
   • Session-based topic management

Installation

1. Navigate to chrome://extensions/
2. Enable Developer mode
3. Select "Load unpacked"
4. Choose the client directory
5. The extension will be available in the Chrome toolbar

Privacy Policy

Data Collection and Usage

RemoveTube is designed with privacy as a core principle. Here's how we handle your data:

What We Collect

• Video Metadata: We only access the title and description of videos you attempt to watch
• Allowed Topics: Your chosen topics for content filtering
• Usage Statistics: Basic metrics like number of videos blocked/allowed (stored locally)

How We Use Your Data

1. Content Filtering:

   • Video titles and descriptions are analyzed against your allowed topics
   • This data is processed locally and not stored
   • No video content or viewing history is collected

2. Topic Management:

   • Your allowed topics are stored locally in your browser
   • Topics are cleared when you leave YouTube
   • No personal preferences are sent to external servers

3. Usage Statistics:

   • Basic stats are stored locally in your browser
   • No usage data is sent to external servers
   • Stats are used only to show your productivity metrics

Data Storage

• All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• No data is sent to external servers except for the AI classification requests
• Session data is automatically cleared when you leave YouTube

Permissions Justification

• "*://*.youtube.com/*": Required to access video metadata and modify page content
• "https://removetube-server.onrender.com/*": Required for AI-powered content classification
• "storage": Required to store your preferences and usage statistics locally

Your Control

• You can clear all stored data at any time through the extension settings
• The extension can be disabled at any time
• No data is collected when the extension is disabled

Configuration

Topic Management

1. Access settings via extension popup
2. Define allowed topics (comma-separated)
3. Select classification mode:
   • Strict: Higher confidence threshold for matches
   • Relaxed: Lower confidence threshold for matches

Extension Features

• Content Filtering: Automatic blocking of non-matching content
• Topic Configuration: User-defined topic management
• Mode Selection: Strict/relaxed classification options
• Statistics: Local tracking of filtered content
• Session Control: Automatic topic reset on domain exit

Technical Support

For technical issues:

1. Check browser console for error messages
2. Verify extension permissions
3. Review server connection status
4. Submit detailed issue reports

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.