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VacuumTubeClicker for YouTube
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

Sold as a paid app with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Linux macOS
  • Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Picture-in-picture window with its own playback controls
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available
  • Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
  • macOS only
  • Paid app for a service that is free in a browser
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
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Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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