YouTube Short Link Copier

Copy the short YouTube link directly when pressing Shift + S, and with timestamp when pressing Shift + C.

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Author
passerbynwfow
Daily installs
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Total installs
42
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Version
3.2
Created
2023-08-29
Updated
2023-09-26
License
MIT
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YouTube Short Link Hotkey

Description:

Enhance your YouTube experience with the YouTube Short Link Copier. Instantly generate and copy short, clean links for YouTube using simple keyboard shortcuts. Say goodbye to manually accessing the share panel or unwanted tracking elements. Share with simplicity and privacy!

How to Use:

  • Open any video on YouTube main, Shorts, or Music.
  • Shift + S to copy the video's short link.
  • Shift + C to copy the video's short link with the current timestamp.
  • The short YouTube link is now copied to your clipboard!

Features:

  • Clean Links: Removes all tracking parameters, ensuring privacy.
  • Speed: Instant link generation.
  • Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all YouTube platforms including Shorts and Music.
  • Hassle-Free: Bypass the share button and directly copy the link.
  • Sleek Experience: No added UI changes; operates in the background.

Link Format

  • YouTube: https://youtu.be/{videoID}
  • YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v={videoID}
  • YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/{videoID}

For links with timestamps, the format will append &t={seconds} to indicate the playback time (Shorts not supported).

Compatibility:

Tested on the latest version of Firefox v117 with Violentmonkey. Should work on most modern browsers with a userscript manager installed.