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github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube Android Apps Open-source projectOpen source

SkyTube provides a copylefted open source YouTube player for Android with an alternative mobile video viewing interface.

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github.com/SkyTubeTeam/SkyTube
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About SkyTube

SkyTube is a copylefted, open source YouTube player for Android, published as a GitHub repository under the GPL-3.0 license. It offers an alternative interface for browsing, searching, and playing YouTube videos, with no ads. Its main additions are a video blocker, bookmarks, subscription import, downloads, and local backup of bookmarks and subscriptions.

The project comes in two variants. The standard SkyTube is fully open source and is updated normally up to 5 days after changes. SkyTube Extra adds official YouTube player support and Chromecast support, which are powered by a closed-source third-party library, and receives updates immediately. The project states that it is not affiliated with YouTube or its partners. It requires Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later.

Key features

  • Video blocker with channel blacklisting and whitelisting
  • Filters videos by language, low view counts, and high dislike counts
  • Toolbar icon showing the number of blocked videos
  • SponsorBlock option to skip advertisement segments in videos
  • Swipe controls for volume, brightness, comments, and video description
  • Backup and restore of bookmarks and subscriptions, stored locally on the device
Best for: Android users who want an open source, ad-free way to browse and play YouTube, and who are comfortable choosing between the standard and Extra builds.
Good for
  • Open source under the GPL-3.0 license
  • No ads when browsing or playing videos
  • The project states that no Google or YouTube account is needed to operate
Watch out for
  • SkyTube Extra's official YouTube player and Chromecast support rely on a closed-source third-party library
  • The standard version normally receives updates up to 5 days after changes, compared with immediate updates in Extra
  • Requires Android 4.4 or later; older devices are directed to SkyTube Legacy

SkyTube at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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SkyTube FAQ

Does SkyTube require a Google or YouTube account?
The project states that no Google or YouTube account is needed to operate the app.
Which Android versions are supported?
Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, which corresponds to API level 19 or greater. Devices running at least Android 4.0 are directed to SkyTube Legacy.
What is the difference between SkyTube and SkyTube Extra?
SkyTube is fully open source and free software. SkyTube Extra adds official YouTube player support and Chromecast support, which use a closed-source third-party library, and it receives updates immediately rather than normally up to 5 days later.
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