Developer creates a free, useful browser extension for YouTube.
Okay, I've scanned the Reddit post for "yt-fs".
Leveraging the previous analysis that small, free utilities like 'yt-fs' are great for collaboration due to their clear value, here's an assessment:
The creator, u/ (the original poster of 1lboqi4
), has developed a useful browser extension. The primary challenge here is that the provided data shows commnet: []
, meaning there are no direct comments on this specific post snippet to identify active community members or influencers already engaging with this specific announcement.
Therefore, instead of identifying individuals from this post, we'll identify types of influencers and communities that would be ideal targets for the creator to reach out to.
Potential Collaborator Profiles & Communities:
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Tech Review YouTubers / Bloggers / TikTokers:
- Who they are: Creators focusing on software reviews, browser extensions, productivity tools, or "cool tech finds."
- Why they'd be interested:
yt-fs
is a simple, free, and genuinely useful tool that enhances a very popular platform (YouTube). It's easy to demonstrate and provides clear value to their audience. - Examples (general types, not specific names): Channels that do "Top 5 Browser Extensions," "Apps You Need," "Tech I'm Loving."
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Productivity-Focused Influencers:
- Who they are: Individuals who create content around life hacks, study tips, work efficiency, and digital minimalism.
- Why they'd be interested: True fullscreen viewing on YouTube removes distractions (sidebars, comments), which aligns perfectly with productivity and focus.
- Examples (general types): Influencers who discuss deep work, focus techniques, or optimizing digital workflows.
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Specific Subreddits & Online Communities:
- What they are: Online forums and groups dedicated to browser extensions, YouTube users, productivity, software discovery, or indie developers.
- Why they'd be interested: These communities are full of users actively seeking or sharing tools like
yt-fs
. - Examples: r/chromeextensions, r/firefoxaddons, r/browserextensions, r/youtube, r/productivity, r/software, r/InternetIsBeautiful, r/SideProject. (The creator could post here themselves or see if any active, influential members might feature it).
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"Indie Hacker" / "Build in Public" Showcasers:
- Who they are: Influencers or content creators who often highlight interesting projects from independent developers.
- Why they'd be interested:
yt-fs
is a neat, single-purpose tool built by an individual, fitting the "indie" spirit. - Examples (general types): Newsletters, Twitter accounts, or YouTube channels that curate and share new indie software/projects.
Collaboration Suggestions for the Creator to Propose:
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Feature in a Listicle/Round-up:
- Suggestion: "Could
yt-fs
be included in your next 'Best Browser Extensions for YouTube Viewers' or 'Productivity Tools You Didn't Know You Needed' video/article/post?" - How it works: The influencer includes
yt-fs
as one of several tools they recommend.
- Suggestion: "Could
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Quick Tip / Short Feature:
- Suggestion: "Would you consider a short segment or a quick tip post demonstrating how
yt-fs
improves the YouTube viewing experience for better focus?" - How it works: A brief showcase, often suitable for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
- Suggestion: "Would you consider a short segment or a quick tip post demonstrating how
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Dedicated Mini-Review/Demo:
- Suggestion: "I've developed
yt-fs
, a free extension for true tab-fullscreen on YouTube. Would you be open to doing a brief review or demonstration for your audience?" - How it works: A slightly more in-depth look at the extension's functionality and benefits.
- Suggestion: "I've developed
Expected Benefits:
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For the Creator of
yt-fs
:- Increased Visibility & Downloads: Exposure to a relevant and engaged audience, leading to more users.
- Credibility & Social Proof: Being featured by a trusted influencer can significantly boost the extension's perceived value.
- User Feedback: A wider user base can provide valuable feedback for future improvements.
- Potential for Organic Sharing: If the influencer's audience likes it, they'll share it further.
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For the Influencer/Community:
- Valuable Content: Providing their audience with a genuinely useful, free tool enhances their content's value.
- Audience Engagement: Audiences appreciate practical tips and tools that solve a common annoyance.
- Reinforcing Expertise: Sharing such tools reinforces their image as a go-to source for tech tips, productivity hacks, etc.
Recommendation for the Creator:
The creator of yt-fs
should proactively reach out to influencers and community moderators fitting the profiles above. A polite message introducing the extension, highlighting its simple benefit, and offering it for review (with a direct link to install/view) would be a good starting point. They should tailor their pitch to the specific type of content the influencer creates.