iSponsorBlockTV
Self-hosted service that skips ads, intros, and other segments on YouTube TV/embedded clients using SponsorBlock data and device-side controls.
iSponsorBlockTV is a self-hosted companion service that brings SponsorBlock-style segment skipping to YouTube clients running on TVs/media devices where browser extensions are not available. It runs on your network and controls playback by monitoring/communicating with supported YouTube TV or embedded YouTube clients and applying community-submitted SponsorBlock segments.
Key Features
- Integrates with the SponsorBlock database to fetch skip segments (e.g., sponsor, intro, outro, self-promo).
- Designed for TV/media-device YouTube experiences where extensions cannot be installed.
- Network service that can be run on a server/home lab and paired with supported devices.
- Configurable skipping behavior by category (skip, mute, or ignore depending on support).
- Provides setup and configuration guidance via repository documentation.
Use Cases
- Automatically skip sponsor segments and intros on YouTube watched via Smart TVs or streaming boxes.
- Household-wide YouTube segment skipping without per-device browser plugins.
- Centralized configuration for multiple living-room devices on the same network.
Limitations and Considerations
- Works only with specific supported YouTube TV/device clients and may rely on device control/remote APIs; compatibility varies by platform and app updates.
- Accuracy depends on SponsorBlock community submissions and segment timing.
It is a practical solution for extending SponsorBlock’s benefits to living-room viewing setups. If you already use SponsorBlock on desktop/mobile, iSponsorBlockTV can complement that by covering TV-based playback with centralized control.