Chrome extension that hides YouTube shorts and other distractions
Simple DOM hidder for YouTube distractions when dozens of free alternatives already exist.
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Just a YouTube Short with no code, STLs, or schematics linked for replication.
Raspberry Pi hobbyists
Simple DOM hidder for YouTube distractions when dozens of free alternatives already exist.
Three-layer WKWebView filtering beats simple CSS blockers like Opal or Freedom.
MutationObserver handles lazy-loaded Reels when CSS alone fails.
Modular evaluation plugins assess calibration quality independently.
The author did something low-level and clever: a 100% on-device filtering layer using NEVPNManager plus a local root certificate to drop Shorts-specific endpoints. It's a neat technical workaround to Apple's lack of a 'Shorts-only' API, but expect friction — installing a root cert, fragility as YouTube changes endpoints, and App Store resistance (it was rejected) are real hurdles.
Physical diffusion-powered instant camera with multi-backend A/B testing.