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SkipCut vs OnlyRead

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SkipCut compared with OnlyRead
DetailSkipCut logo SkipCutOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesBrowser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageStartup MVP
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingCompletely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges. Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
Key features
  • Ad blocking for all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
  • Background audio playback on iOS and Android
  • Playlist support with full ad-free playback
  • Video downloading in high quality
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Support for 8K and 4K video quality
  • DJ Mode for mixing and crossfading two YouTube videos
  • Sleep timer to automatically pause videos after a preset duration
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
What makes it different
  • Works on all devices without installation or account creation, including iPhones and devices where browser extensions cannot be installed
  • Uses YouTube's official embed player, making it impossible for YouTube to detect or block unlike browser extensions
  • Completely free with no hidden charges, funded by community support and ethical partnerships rather than user data
  • All viewing history stored locally in browser with zero server-side access or data collection
  • Simpler alternative to Vanced and ReVanced that requires no APK, patching, or technical setup
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)220
Referring domains (Majestic)1230

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