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Google has been blocking many tools/IP ranges that try to synchronize with YouTube(lemmy.world)

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RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works
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VerPoilu@sopuli.xyz
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Fair enough, that’s interesting. I assume this only applies to the non-web clients. On the web, it would not be possible. You can verify by looking at the outgoing network requests on this random video for example: https://invidious.privacyredirect.com/watch?v=qKMcKQCQxxI

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dan@upvote.au
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On the web, it would not be possible.

Why not?

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VerPoilu@sopuli.xyz
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Because of the CORS settings on Google’s servers would tell your browser to not go forward with the request. There are two ways it could eventually be possible:

  • By opening the video in a new page/tab that only contains the video, with the YouTube player, which defeats the purpose a bit.
  • By installing an addon or an app on your device.
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