Keep Scrolling - YouTube Shorts Auto-Scroller Documentation

Automatically scrolls through YouTube Shorts videos with intelligent controls and user-friendly features. Never miss content with intelligent auto-scroll that respects your preferences.

Installation & Usage

Install "Keep Scrolling" from the Chrome Web Store.
Navigate to a YouTube Shorts page (youtube.com/shorts).
Click on the "Keep Scrolling" extension icon in your browser toolbar to quickly toggle the auto-scroll feature.
Enjoy continuous, effortless transitions between YouTube Shorts!

"Keep Scrolling" is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube Shorts viewing experience by automatically advancing to the next video when the current one ends. This creates a seamless, uninterrupted flow of content, allowing for hands-free browsing and efficient content consumption.

Features

Keep Scrolling is built with a focus on smart automation and user control.

Smart Auto-Scroll
- Automatically transitions to the next YouTube Short as soon as the current video concludes.
- Ensures instant transitions without noticeable delays, maintaining a smooth viewing pace.
- Integrates natively with the YouTube Shorts interface for a consistent experience.
Intelligent Controls
- Respects your viewing preferences by automatically pausing auto-scroll if you manually pause a video.
- Allows you to resume auto-scroll effortlessly by simply clicking play again on the video.
- Provides a toggle switch within the extension popup for easy activation or deactivation of the auto-scroll feature.
End-of-Feed Detection
- Intelligently identifies when you have reached the end of available YouTube Shorts.
- Displays a clear, friendly notification to inform you when no more videos can be loaded, preventing unnecessary scrolling attempts.
User-Friendly Interface
- Features a clean and straightforward popup interface for quick access and control.
- Includes real-time status indicators that provide immediate visual feedback on the extension's activity.
- Offers clear visual cues for all actions, making it easy to understand the extension's current state.

How It Works

Getting started with "Keep Scrolling" is straightforward:

Installation: Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store (linked below).
Navigation: Once installed, open your Chrome browser and navigate to any YouTube Shorts page (e.g., youtube.com/shorts).
Activation: The auto-scroll feature is enabled by default upon installation. You can manage its status using the extension popup.
Viewing: Simply watch your YouTube Shorts videos as you normally would. The extension will automatically advance to the next Short when the current video finishes.
Control: To temporarily stop the auto-scroll, just pause any video manually. To resume, click play again. Use the extension icon in your browser toolbar to toggle the auto-scroll feature on or off entirely.

Note: For optimal performance and seamless transitions, it is recommended that the YouTube Shorts tab remains active and in focus. Browser limitations can affect the functionality of extensions when tabs are minimized or in the background.

Privacy & Safety

Your privacy and online experience are paramount. "Keep Scrolling" is designed with a strong commitment to user privacy:

No Data Collection: The extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information or browsing data. All operations are confined to your local browser.
Local Operation: All functionalities execute entirely within your web browser, ensuring your data never leaves your device.
Minimal Permissions: The extension only requests necessary permissions to interact with YouTube Shorts pages when it is active, ensuring a focused and secure operation.
Open Source: The codebase is transparent and publicly available on GitHub, allowing for community review and ensuring complete trust in its operations.

Technical Specifications

"Keep Scrolling" is built for reliability and efficiency:

Multiple Detection Methods: Employs advanced algorithms for robust and accurate detection of video completion, ensuring seamless transitions.
Robust Error Handling: Incorporates fallback mechanisms to handle unexpected scenarios, maintaining stability and a smooth user experience.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with all Chromium-based browsers, ensuring broad accessibility.
Lightweight Design: Developed to have a minimal impact on your browser's performance, preventing unnecessary consumption of RAM or CPU resources.
Optimized Performance: Engineered for efficiency to deliver a fluid auto-scrolling experience without taxing your system.

Keep Scrolling - Making YouTube Shorts consumption effortless and enjoyable!