I haven't used yt-dlp in a hot minute, but it used to have a simple bypass for age-restricted videos that didn't need browser cookies. Anyone know if that still works?
Long ago i was building a front-end for YouTube. Back then it was just a parameter to the video in the embedded iframe. So my front-end was playing all videos without any account or being logged in.
Since the plugin works, I guess it just toggles that parameter too. Not sure why Google doesnt require an actual login but they dont (or didnt).
I mean, finding ways around that is the whole point of Posts like this one?
Personally, I use different browsers for different purposes on a rando Android phone(+vpn for torrents). I watch this community to try to stay abreast of current privacy/security issues, but I don't make much effort to live it, as I'll go dark long before I'll really have anything to hide.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go bitch at the librarians again, for disposing of the microfiche after they digitized it.
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kipo@lemm.ee · 60 pts · 1y
Yes. I use a FireFox extension called ViolentMonkey that allows you to install scripts.
There is a script called Simple YouTube Age Restriction Bypass: https://github.com/zerodytrash/Simple-YouTube-Age-Restriction-Bypass?tab=readme-ov-file
Install the script in Violent Monkey and you should be all set to watch age restricted videos in Firefox without signing in.
frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 1y
Thanks
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 16 pts · 1y
I haven't used yt-dlp in a hot minute, but it used to have a simple bypass for age-restricted videos that didn't need browser cookies. Anyone know if that still works?
danhab99@programming.dev · 19 pts · 1y
yt-dlp is still alive, well and actively developed. It can now target abunch of different platforms.
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 18 pts · 1y
Sure, but what about the age-restriction bypass, specifically?
floo@retrolemmy.com · 15 pts · 1y
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 1y
It could be that Youtube also broke how it used to work, and it doesn't work anymore. I was just hoping maybe it did, for OP's sake.
junusdenised420@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 9 pts · 1y
I know of this userscrpit, worked fine for me the last time i came across something age restricted
lol@discuss.tchncs.de · 7 pts · 1y
frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
"by default" so there's an option to disable?
lol@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 1y
frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y
thanks
themurphy@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 1y
Isnt this possible with Grayjay, or do you still need an account?
HelloRoot@lemy.lol · 2 pts · 1y
It's possible. You have to tick a setting.
MemmingenFan923@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y
You need an account. There is no bypass or workaround at this moment.I was wrong. There is a bypass
1984@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 1y
Long ago i was building a front-end for YouTube. Back then it was just a parameter to the video in the embedded iframe. So my front-end was playing all videos without any account or being logged in.
Since the plugin works, I guess it just toggles that parameter too. Not sure why Google doesnt require an actual login but they dont (or didnt).
bla_bla_bla@feddit.org · -11 pts · 1y
unbuckled_easily933@lemmy.ml · 10 pts · 1y
Don’t they require a phone number now?
MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de · 0 pts · 1y
Bunch of services out there offering Free SMS Numbers for 2FA. You might also try searching "Burner SMS", but anyways, there are options.
sunzu2@thebrainbin.org · 2 pts · 1y
MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 1y
burner SMS. Burner dummy Google account strictly for age-restricted content. I don't really see what's to lose?
Also, you can turn off 2FA, so the number is only "needed" if you forget your password and/or lose access to the backup e-mail.
sunzu2@thebrainbin.org · 2 pts · 1y
MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 1y
I mean, finding ways around that is the whole point of Posts like this one?
Personally, I use different browsers for different purposes on a rando Android phone(+vpn for torrents). I watch this community to try to stay abreast of current privacy/security issues, but I don't make much effort to live it, as I'll go dark long before I'll really have anything to hide.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go bitch at the librarians again, for disposing of the microfiche after they digitized it.
sunzu2@thebrainbin.org · 1 pts · 1y
Stomata@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
Do you have a link?
MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 1y
For one I trust? Never actually used one, sorry. I've used faxburner, for faxing, without issue, but it doesn't look like they offer SMS.