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YouTube Captions Search
It's like 'ctrl + f' (or 'cmd + f'), but for YouTube The same as the Chrome extension, but now available in Firefox as well!
What is YouTube Captions Search?
YouTube Captions Search is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily search for captions in YouTube videos. Simply navigate to any YouTube video with captions, click on the add-on icon, and start searching. It's like using 'ctrl + f' (or 'cmd + f') for YouTube. The add-on is a port of the popular Chrome extension and requires minimal changes to function in Firefox. If you find this extension useful, consider making a small donation to the original author.
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- storage
- webRequest
- https://www.youtube.com/api/timedtext?*
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Summary
I ported the extension from Chrome to Firefox, the code is mostly the same. The needed changes were minimal and you can view the addon's code using Extension Source viewer.
HOW TO USE:
- Go to any YouTube video that contains captions/subtitles (CC button available).
- If the extension icon is grayed out, click on the CC button.
- Click the extension icon to begin searching!
*** REFRESH ALREADY OPEN YOUTUBE PAGES UPON INSTALLATION IF EXTENSION IS NOT ACTIVATING ***
If you found this extension useful, please consider a small donation to the original author :).
User reviews
Safety
Risk impact
YouTube Captions Search is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install YouTube Captions Search if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
YouTube Captions Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.