Browser Extension Listing for Blocking YouTube Distractions (Intentional YT)
This entry describes Intentional YT, a Firefox extension that hides YouTube Shorts, feed recommendations, and other distracting elements while allowing time-limited, intentional use. It is a product description rather than a stated user problem, though it implies an underlying difficulty controlling compulsive YouTube browsing and protecting sleep schedules.
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