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[Feature request] search button to select a playlist when adding a video to a playlist

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#13,154 opened on Jan 30, 2026

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  • I made sure that there are no existing issues - open or closed - which I could contribute my information to.
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Feature description

search button to select a playlist when adding a video to a playlist.

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Why do you want this feature?

It is useful Especially when there are a lot of local playlists.

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the existing playlist selection dialog in the codebase, likely in the add to playlist flow. Implement a search bar that filters the playlist list as the user types. Use Android's SearchView or a custom filter.
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.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
AndroidJava
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50