YT Player Remote Setup Guide

Requirements

• Node.js
• Browser

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Step 1: Clone and Setup the Project

1. Clone the project repository or download the ZIP file:

   git clone https://github.com/Gaurav153fr/yt_remote

2. Navigate to the project directory and install the required modules:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   node server.js

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Step 2: Add Extension to Browser

1. Open your browser and go to Extensions (e.g., chrome://extensions/ for Chrome).

2. Enable Developer Mode.

3. Click Load Unpacked and select the extension folder from the cloned project.

   • This will add the YT Player Remote extension to your browser.

4. Edit the server address in background.js:

   • Open the background.js file inside the extension folder.
   • Replace the value of SERVER_ADDRESS with the server address displayed when you started the server (e.g., 192.xx.xx.x.x).

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Step 3: Verify Setup

1. Open YouTube Music in your browser.
2. Return to the browser extensions page and click Reload next to the YT Player Remote extension.
3. Check your terminal:
   • If the server is receiving data, your setup is correct.

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Step 4: Access the Site

1. Open the site hosted by the running server from any device (e.g., http://192.xx.xx.x.x).
2. If you face connection issues:
   • Ensure your firewall is configured to allow connections to the server.