Channel Surfer – Watch YouTube like it’s cable TV
I know, it's a very first-world problem. But in my house, we have a hard time deciding what to watch. Too many options! So I made this to recreate Cable TV for YouTube. I made it so it runs in the browser. Quickly import your subscriptions in the browser via a bookmarklet. No accounts, no sign-ins. Just quickly import your data locally.
Channel Surfer – Watch YouTube like it’s cable TV launched on March 11, 2026 with 604 votes, #12 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Channel Surfer transforms YouTube browsing into a cable TV experience by displaying subscribed channels as a linear feed, eliminating decision paralysis from endless options. Users import their YouTube subscriptions directly in the browser via a bookmarklet without creating accounts or signing in, keeping all data local. The tool runs entirely browser-based for quick, straightforward use.
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From the sources
Remember flipping through the TV guide? Channel Surfer turns your YouTube subscriptions into a retro cable TV experience. Import your channels, tune in, and let it play.
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- AAAn Alternative Web Interface for YouTube2016 · essentialyoutube.com · ▲110
- CPControl Panel for YouTube2024 · ▲111
Hi HN, I recently released a new browser extension for YouTube, which in addition to the table stakes of hiding the existence of Shorts, hiding promoted content, automatically skipping ads, hiding useless/unused UI elements, hiding unwanted channels YouTube keeps recommending to you, letting you hide algorithmic suggestions etc. etc., makes other changes I've always wanted as a user, in the same vein as one of my other extensions, Control Panel for Twitter. The most significant of those is attempting to make your Subscriptions page more like an Inbox, by hiding videos you've already…
Create Your Own TV Channel2024 · freetvz.com · ▲13Hey HackerNews'ers, I've built FreeTVz.com - a platform that transforms YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Here's what you can do: ◉ Create your own TV channels based on any topic or interest. ◉ Browse and watch over 100+ free curated channels across categories like History, Science, Tech, and more. ◉ Enjoy an ad-free experience, making your viewing uninterrupted and seamless. ◉ Rediscover the nostalgia of channel surfing, without endless scrolling or algorithmic feeds. I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts. Visit FreeTVz.com
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