BBYEN

BBYEN is a small TypeScript/Node.js service that restores email notifications for new YouTube uploads by scanning your subscriptions and sending messages via SMTP. It pulls the list of subscriptions via Google OAuth and checks channel RSS feeds to detect new videos.

Key Features

• Automatically retrieves your YouTube subscriptions using OAuth credentials and the YouTube Data API
• Polls channel RSS feeds to detect recent uploads and avoids duplicate sends via a local sent-video database
• Sends notification emails through a configured SMTP account with configurable sender and destination
• Configurable timers for subscription refresh and video-check intervals
• Supports channel whitelist and blacklist in configuration to control which channels trigger emails
• Deployable as a Node.js app or via Docker / docker-compose

Use Cases

• Receive email alerts for new videos from subscribed YouTube channels when native email notifications are unavailable
• Aggregate new uploads into a single email destination for saving, filtering, or automated processing
• Run as a lightweight personal notifier on a home server or VPS to replace mobile push notifications

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires Google OAuth client credentials and enabling the YouTube Data API; the app may present an unverified app warning during authentication
• Cannot query a channel's bell/notification preference; whitelist/blacklist is manual and based on channel IDs
• Near-real-time delivery depends on configured polling intervals; not event-driven
• Relies on a local database/file for tracking sent videos; setup for very large subscription lists may need attention
• Requires a working SMTP account (may need app-specific passwords or SMTP settings for some providers)

BBYEN is a focused, minimal replacement for discontinued YouTube email notifications that emphasizes simplicity and user control. It is suitable for users who prefer email-based alerts and are comfortable configuring OAuth and SMTP details.