TimMacy/YouTubeAlchemy
This userscript for YouTube offers 250+ layout changes and features such as tab view, speed control, miniplayer support, export transcripts, square design, auto-theater mode, and much more—all easily customizable via settings panels.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#503
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
YouTubeAlchemy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 103. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 52 stars a year. It ranks #503 among JavaScript repositories and #6,708 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#5541
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
YouTubeAlchemy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5541. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
YouTubeAlchemy is an open-source project written in JavaScript: This userscript for YouTube offers 250+ layout changes and features such as tab view, speed control, miniplayer support, export transcripts, square design, auto-theater mode, and much more—all easily customizable via settings panels.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in accessibility, browser-extension, chrome. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install YouTubeAlchemy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
YouTubeAlchemy coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install YouTubeAlchemy using your package manager: `npm install YouTubeAlchemy`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for YouTubeAlchemy.
Import YouTubeAlchemy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `YouTubeAlchemy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
TimMacy/YouTubeAlchemy is currently ranked #6,708 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does YouTubeAlchemy do? +
This userscript for YouTube offers 250+ layout changes and features such as tab view, speed control, miniplayer support, export transcripts, square design, auto-theater mode, and much more—all easily customizable via settings panels.
What language is YouTubeAlchemy written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: accessibility, browser-extension, chrome, client-side, customizable.
Is YouTubeAlchemy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does YouTubeAlchemy have? +
YouTubeAlchemy has 103 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does YouTubeAlchemy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 103 stars, TimMacy/YouTubeAlchemy is ranked #6,708 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #503 among JavaScript projects.
What license is YouTubeAlchemy distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
