SlopBlock Documentation
Welcome to SlopBlock - a community-driven browser extension for identifying AI-generated content on YouTube.
Quick Links
đź“– Help & FAQ - Learn how to use SlopBlock, troubleshoot issues, and understand features
đź”’ Privacy Policy - How we handle your data and protect your privacy
đź’¬ Feedback & Support - Report bugs, request features, or get help
What is SlopBlock?
SlopBlock is a Chromium browser extension that enables crowdsourced identification and filtering of AI-generated “slop” content on YouTube. Users can mark videos as AI-generated, and when the community trust threshold is reached, the extension displays warning icons on thumbnails across YouTube’s interface.
Latest Update (Phase 4): Lightning-fast performance with local caching - video checks are instant with no server wait times!
Key Features
- Instant Performance: Lightning-fast video checks with local caching (95%+ API reduction)
- Smart Trust System: Hybrid scoring (time + accuracy) prevents brigading and abuse
- Offline Reporting: Reports queue locally and sync automatically when you’re online
- Visual Warnings: Glossy animated icons with blur effects on thumbnails
- Privacy First: Anonymous reporting with no personal data collection, local cache on your device
- Open Source: 100% transparent, auditable code
Getting Started
- Install the Extension
- Download from Chrome Web Store - SlopBlock Extension
- Browse YouTube as Normal
- Warning icons appear automatically on marked video thumbnails in various feeds
- No configuration required!
- Report AI Content
- Click the report button which can be found on the bottom right of the Youtube player.
- Shorts can be reported with a similar circle AI button at the top of the short. (More to come regarding shorts in Phase 5)
- Help the community identify undisclosed AI-generated slop!
Documentation
- Help & FAQ - Complete user guide
- Privacy Policy - Data handling and security
- Feedback & Support - Get help or report issues
Development
- GitHub Repository: github.com/lydonator/slopblock
Community
- Report Bugs: GitHub Issues
- Request Features: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Current Status: Phase 4 Complete (CDN Caching + Optimizations)