yt-local provides a local browser interface for browsing and playing YouTube videos.
Shorts Deflector
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Shorts Deflector vs MUI
How do Shorts Deflector and MUI compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Shorts Deflector | MUI |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open YouTube Shorts in the normal desktop interface with this extension, instead of the mobile-optimized player. | MUI plays YouTube videos from a pasted URL through a browser-based viewing interface. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | iOS, macOS, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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