Keyboard-Operated YouTube
A tiny desktop app to control YouTube via global hotkeys
# Productivity ToolsWhat is Keyboard-Operated YouTube?
Keyboard-Operated YouTube is a small and lightweight desktop application that allows you to control YouTube (or any HTML5 video) via system global hotkeys. Register system-wide hotkeys to pause, rewind, forward, speed or slow down, and more!
Problem
Users control YouTube or HTML5 videos by manually clicking on-screen controls with a mouse, which interrupts workflows and reduces multitasking efficiency. Manually clicking on-screen controls with a mouse
Solution
A desktop app enabling global hotkey control for YouTube/HTML5 video playback. Users can pause, rewind, speed up, or adjust playback via keyboard shortcuts. Control YouTube via system-global hotkeys
Customers
Content creators, video editors, gamers, and professionals who multitask while watching videos and prefer keyboard-driven workflows
Unique Features
System-wide hotkeys work even when the app is minimized/backgrounded + compatibility with all HTML5 video platforms (not limited to YouTube)
User Comments
Saves time for power users
Essential for keyboard-centric workflows
Lightweight and responsive
Works seamlessly across browsers
Simplifies video control during presentations/streaming
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 200+ upvotes (as of 2024), 5K+ downloads since launch, 4.8/5 average rating across Windows/macOS stores
Market Size
Global video streaming market projected to reach $800 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023), with 2.6B+ global video platform users (Statista 2024)
