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[YouTube] Coordinating efforts on SABR implementation

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#12,248 opened on May 4, 2025

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Description

This issue is meant to coordinate efforts from contributors and gather information to implement YouTube's custom protocol for playback and downloading.

Instructions on how to approach this support for playback: https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/issues/12248#issuecomment-2850709293

If you want to help with the implementation and have any questions, feel free to post them here or even better on our IRC/Matrix channel!

DO NOT REPORT #13320 AGAIN HERE! Only post RELEVANT DEVELOPER-FACING INFORMATION here. Other comments will be deleted.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android development experienceJava knowledgeFamiliarity with YouTube streaming protocols
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
15
Research direction
Review the implementation instructions provided in the linked comment (issuecomment 2850709293). Examine the existing issue #13320 for context on what not to report. Coordinate with contributors on the IRC/Matrix channel to understand the SABR protocol and plan the implementation. Focus on developing the custom protocol for YouTube playback and downloading as described.