code-charity / code-charity/youtube

(feature) maximize player to windowed fullscreen

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Feature request good first issue help wanted up-for-grabs
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Description

PROBLEM:

default youtube has no solution to maximize player to windowed fullscreen

SOLUTION:

Integrate function from other extensions to ImprovedTube, for example
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-windowed-fullscre/gkkmiofalnjagdcjheckamobghglpdpm?hl=en

ALTERNATIVES:

RELEVANCE / SCOPE:

Can also add this function to Frame By Frame extension, so it will also apply to other players

"SIDE EFFECTS":

Maintainance issues, maybe harder to apply to players outside youtube

CONTEXT:
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Thank you!

SHORT Table (Summary)
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Context

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Research direction

No repository files, entry points, or tests are named in the issue. Start by locating the existing player and fullscreen-related features in ImprovedTube, then compare the referenced YouTube windowed-fullscreen extension and the possible Frame By Frame scope. Done means defining and implementing windowed fullscreen behavior without breaking supported players.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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