Show HN: YouTube Live Spam Blocker

Category: devtools

Tags: chrome-extension, youtube, spam-filter, real-time

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 3, Technical: 4, Documentation: 7, Utility: 6)

A Chrome extension that automatically detects and hides spam messages in YouTube Live chat using rate limiting, repeat detection, and keyword filtering. It's interesting because it addresses a specific annoyance for live stream viewers and creators with a lightweight, non-destructive approach that works in real-time.

Target audience: frontend devs, live stream viewers, content creators

Repository: https://github.com/pnhoang/youtube-spam-blocker · JavaScript

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