A simple Electron-based desktop application that wraps YouTube in a standalone window and provides a tray icon for easy access. The application allows you to view YouTube directly from your desktop with features like hiding/showing the window via the tray icon.
- Loads YouTube in a native Electron browser window.
- Displays a tray icon with YouTube's favicon.
- Allows toggling visibility of the main window from the tray icon.
- Includes a "Quit" option in the tray context menu.
- Runs in the background without closing when the window is hidden.
- Go to the Releases page of this repository.
- Download the newest setup file:
YouTube.Setup.*.*.*.exe. - Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To contribute to the project or make changes:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/youtube-app-wrapper.git- Install dependencies:
npm install- Make your changes, and create a pull request.
To package the app for distribution, use the following command:
npm run packageThis will generate an executable for your platform in the dist folder.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
The MIT license applies only to the code in this repository. The YouTube content and service itself are not covered by this license and are the property of YouTube, Google, or other third parties.
This project is NOT associated or endorsed by YouTube, Google, or any other parties.
This project is NOT responsible for any misuse, legal issues, or other consequences arising from the use of YouTube or its content through this application. Please comply with YouTube’s Terms of Service and other relevant policies while using this app.
For any takedown requests, please email [email protected].
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