SmartSkip

Browser extension beta

Watch faster without sounding like you sped it up.

SmartSkip tightens spoken video in the browser by trimming dead air and filler words before they waste your attention. Built for YouTube lectures, podcasts, and long-form explainers.

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YouTube-first betaBuilt for spoken video on youtube.com/watch before expanding to more learning surfaces.
Account → dashboardSign up, answer two playback questions, and land on your preset plus install checklist in one flow.
Preset + extension filesDownload the JSON preset, Chrome package files, and Safari wrapper guide from the same workspace.

Product walkthrough

Recorded walkthrough of the first-run dashboard and extension install handoff.

Why SmartSkip exists
Flat playback speed still makes you sit through every pause, hesitation, and filler phrase in long spoken videos.
What the beta does now
The first release focuses on a tighter YouTube lecture workflow: signup, save your playback profile, download the preset, and complete the install checklist.

How it works

Three steps to a tighter video.

  1. Install extensionChrome install is ready now; Safari follows the same preset model with a wrapper guide for Xcode packaging.
  2. Choose aggressionPick how much pause and filler trimming you want for the current tab.
  3. Start watchingThe tab keeps the speaker intelligible while cutting the drag out of spoken content.

Best for

YouTube lectures

Compress long explainers, class recordings, and interview podcasts without sacrificing context.

Knowledge workers

Review demos, trainings, and internal recordings faster during the workday.

Beta promise

Real activation path

Create an account, answer two playback questions, and land on a dashboard with your install files and suggested settings.

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What changes in practice

Built for the moments where playback speed still wastes time.

Lecture recap

Catch the key explanation faster without turning every syllable into chipmunk audio.

Meeting recordings

Trim the hesitations and pauses that pile up when you review internal training or demos.

Interview podcasts

Keep the conversation natural while taking dead space out of long listening sessions.

Inside the dashboard

One place to finish setup.

  • Save your playback goal and preferred trimming intensity.
  • Download the extension files and a ready-to-import preset bundle.
  • Track the install checklist so you know when the first tab is live.

Beta access

$9/month after beta.

The current beta keeps onboarding lightweight while validating the install flow, preset tuning, and paid demand from heavy spoken-video viewers.

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FAQ

What early users ask before trying SmartSkip.

Does this work like 1.5× playback?

No — the goal is to keep speech natural while removing idle time and filler that normal speed controls still force you to hear.

Do I need to upload videos?

No. The current beta is designed for in-browser playback so setup stays close to the tab where you already watch.

What happens after signup?

You answer two onboarding questions, land on your preset, and get the install checklist plus extension files immediately.