Materialious is a privacy-focused frontend for YouTube and Invidious that uses a modern material design interface.
It can be used on the web, self-hosted with Docker, and installed as an application on desktop and mobile platforms including Linux, Android, and Android TV. The project is designed to provide a cleaner viewing experience while also supporting optional account features and operation without relying entirely on an Invidious instance.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Offers an optional internal account system with end-to-end encrypted subscriptions.
- Supports subscription importing and exporting for Invidious and Materialious.
- Can use its own YouTube backend and provides local video fallback when Invidious fails.
- Includes built-in SponsorBlock, Return YouTube Dislike, and DeArrow integration.
- Provides light and dark themes together with custom colour themes.
- Supports live streams, DASH playback, chapters, playlists, picture-in-picture, and PWA installation.
Website: github.com/Materialious/Materialious
Support:
Developer: WardPearce
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
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