lasers
/
FreeTube
mirror of https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube
1
0
Fork 0
Code Issues Projects Releases Wiki Activity

Advertise FT better in README (#2677) 

* logical structure

* swap headings

* remove redundant info

* remove disclaimer

* concrete wording

* swap nightly and unofficial

* smaller header

* redirect users to discussions

* list chapters as feature

* update localization image

* added some features

* more features and reordering

* Change wording in features

* correction on screenshot feature

* condense show/hide into one

* me -> us

* correction on tor proxy

* family

* update proxy feature

* clarify extension builds

* revert previous commit and add statement
This commit is contained in:
efb4f5ff-1298-471a-8973-3d47447115dc 2022-10-09 03:03:02 +02:00 committed by GitHub
parent 15d2cbbc8c
commit 2154255ec3
No known key found for this signature in database
GPG Key ID: 4AEE18F83AFDEB23
1 changed files with 35 additions and 40 deletions
Show Stats Download Patch File Download Diff File Expand all files Collapse all files

75
README.md
View File

@ -6,63 +6,71 @@ FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player built with privacy in mind.
Use YouTube without advertisements and prevent Google from tracking you with their cookies and JavaScript.
Available for Windows, Mac & Linux thanks to Electron.
Please note that FreeTube is currently in Beta. While it should work well for
most users, there are still bugs and missing features that need to be
addressed.
<p align="center"><a href="https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/releases">Download FreeTube</a></p>
<hr>
<p align="center"><a href="#browser-extension">Browser Extension</a> &bull; <a href="#how-does-it-work">How does it work?</a> &bull; <a href="#screenshots">Screenshots</a> &bull; <a href="#features">Features</a> &bull; <a href="#download-links">Download Links</a> &bull; <a href="#contributing">Contributing</a> &bull; <a href="#localization">Localization</a> &bull; <a href="#contact">Contact</a> &bull; <a href="#donate">Donate</a> &bull; <a href="#license">License</a></p>
<p align="center"><a href="#screenshots">Screenshots</a> &bull; <a href="#how-does-it-work">How does it work?</a> &bull; <a href="#features">Features</a> &bull; <a href="#download-links">Download Links</a> &bull; <a href="#contributing">Contributing</a> &bull; <a href="#localization">Localization</a> &bull; <a href="#contact">Contact</a> &bull; <a href="#donate">Donate</a> &bull; <a href="#license">License</a></p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://freetubeapp.io/">Website</a> &bull; <a href="https://blog.freetubeapp.io/">Blog</a> &bull; <a href="https://docs.freetubeapp.io/">Documentation</a> &bull; <a href="https://docs.freetubeapp.io/faq/">FAQ</a> &bull; <a href="https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/discussions">Discussions</a></p>
<hr>
## Browser Extension
<b>Please note that FreeTube is currently in Beta. While it should work well for most users, there are still bugs and missing features that need to be addressed. If you have an idea or if you found a bug, please submit a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/issues/new/choose) so that
we can track it. Please search [the existing issues](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/issues) before submitting to
prevent duplicates!</b>
FreeTube is supported by the [Privacy Redirect](https://github.com/SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect) and [LibRedirect](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect) extensions, which will allow you to open YouTube links into FreeTube. You must enable the option within the advanced settings for it to work.
* Download Privacy Redirect for [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-redirect/) or [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-redirect/pmcmeagblkinmogikoikkdjiligflglb).
* Download LibRedirect for [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libredirect/) or [Google Chrome](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect/blob/master/chromium.md).
Disclaimer: Learn more about why a browser extension is bad for your [privacy](https://www.privacyguides.org/desktop-browsers/#additional-resources).
If you have issues with the extension working with FreeTube, please create an issue in this repository instead of the extension repository.
## Screenshots
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/zFgZUUV.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/9evYHgN.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/yT2UzPa.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/47zIEt4.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/hFB2fKC.png" width=300>
## How does it work?
FreeTube uses a built in extractor to grab and serve data / videos. The [Invidious API](https://github.com/iv-org/invidious) can also optionally be used. FreeTube does not use any official APIs to obtain data. While YouTube can still see your video requests, it can no
longer track you using cookies or JavaScript. Your subscriptions and history are stored locally on your computer and never sent out. Using a VPN or Tor is highly recommended
to hide your IP while using FreeTube.
Go to [FreeTube's Documentation](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/) if you'd like to know more about how to operate FreeTube and its features.
## Screenshots
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/zFgZUUV.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/9evYHgN.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/yT2UzPa.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/47zIEt4.png" width=300> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/hFB2fKC.png" width=300>
## Features
* Watch videos without ads
* Use YouTube without Google tracking you using cookies and JavaScript
* Two extractor APIs to choose from (Built in or Invidious)
* Subscribe to channels without an account
* Local subscriptions, history, and saved videos
* Connect to an externally setup proxy such as Tor
* View and search your local subscriptions, history, and saved videos
* Organize your subscriptions into "Profiles" to create a more focused feed
* Export & import subscriptions
* Youtube Trending
* Youtube Chapters
* Most popular videos page based on the set Invidious instance
* SponsorBlock
* Open videos from your browser directly into FreeTube (with extension)
* Mini Player
* Watch videos using an external player
* Full Theme support
* Make a screenshot of a video
* Multiple windows
* Mini Player (Picture-in-Picture)
* Keyboard shortcuts
* Option to show only family friendly content
* Show/hide functionality or elements within the app using the distraction free settings
### Browser Extension
FreeTube is supported by the [Privacy Redirect](https://github.com/SimonBrazell/privacy-redirect) and [LibRedirect](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect) extensions, which will allow you to open YouTube links into FreeTube. You must enable the option within the advanced settings of the extension for it to work.
* Download Privacy Redirect for [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-redirect/) or [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-redirect/pmcmeagblkinmogikoikkdjiligflglb).
* Download LibRedirect for [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libredirect/) or [Google Chrome](https://github.com/libredirect/libredirect/blob/master/chromium.md).
If you have issues with the extension working with FreeTube, please create an issue in this repository instead of the extension repository. This extension does not work on Linux portable builds!
## Download Links
### Official Downloads
* [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/releases)
* [FreeTube Website](https://freetubeapp.io/#download)
* Flatpak on Flathub: [Download](https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube) [Source](https://github.com/flathub/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube)
### Unofficial Downloads
#### Automated Builds (Nightly / Weekly)
Builds are automatically created from changes to our development branch via [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/actions?query=workflow%3ABuild).
The first build with a green check mark is the latest build. You will need to have a GitHub account to download these builds.
### Unofficial Downloads
These builds are maintained by the community. While they should be safe, download at your own risk. There may be issues with using these versus the official builds. Any issues specific with these builds should be sent to their respective maintainer.
* Arch User Repository (AUR): [Download](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/freetube-bin/)
@ -77,17 +85,7 @@ These builds are maintained by the community. While they should be safe, downlo
* Windows Package Manager (winget): [Usage](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/)
### Automated Builds (Nightly / Weekly)
Builds are automatically created from changes to our development branch via [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/actions?query=workflow%3ABuild).
The first build with a green check mark is the latest build. You will need to have a GitHub account to download these builds.
## Contributing
If you have an idea or if you found a bug, please submit a GitHub issue so that
we can track it. Please search the existing issues before submitting to
prevent duplicates.
If you like to get your hands dirty and want to contribute, we would love to
have your help. Send a pull request and someone will review your code. Please
follow the [Contribution
@ -98,7 +96,7 @@ Thank you very much to the [People and Projects](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/cre
## Localization
<a href="https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/free-tube/">
<img src="https://hosted.weblate.org/widgets/free-tube/-/translations/287x66-grey.png" alt="Translation status" />
<img src="https://hosted.weblate.org/widgets/free-tube/-/287x66-grey.png" alt="Translation status" />
</a>
We are actively looking for translations! We use [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/free-tube/) to make it easy for translators to get involved. Click on the badge above to learn how to get involved.
@ -106,10 +104,7 @@ We are actively looking for translations! We use [Weblate](https://hosted.webla
For the Linux Flatpak, the desktop entry comment string can be translated at our [Flatpak repository](https://github.com/flathub/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube/blob/master/io.freetubeapp.FreeTube.desktop).
## Contact
If you ever have any questions, feel free to make an issue here on GitHub. Alternatively, you can email me at FreeTubeApp@protonmail.com or you can join our [Matrix Community](https://matrix.to/#/+freetube:matrix.org). Don't forget to check out the [rules](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/community/matrix/) before joining.
You can also stay up to date by reading the [FreeTube Blog](https://write.as/freetube/). [View the welcome blog](https://write.as/freetube/welcome-to-freetube-blogs).
If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask it on our [Discussions](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/discussions) page. Alternatively, you can email us at FreeTubeApp@protonmail.com or you can join our [Matrix Community](https://matrix.to/#/+freetube:matrix.org). Don't forget to check out the [rules](https://docs.freetubeapp.io/community/matrix/) before joining.
## Donate
If you enjoy using FreeTube, you're welcome to leave a donation using the following methods.