brave/brave-browser

add a shortcut to enable the pip mode while watching youtube

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#43,081 opened on Jan 1, 2025

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I love the feature of accessing Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode using shortcuts. I would like to enable PiP mode on YouTube with a shortcut, so I don't have to manually enable it each time. It would make the process much faster and more convenient, allowing me to continue watching videos while multitasking without extra steps.

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Tech stack
javascripthtmlcss
Domain
frontendaccessibility
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.
1-3 hours
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.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Chromium keyboard shortcutsFamiliarity with Brave media controls
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Start by exploring how Brave currently enables Picture in Picture (PiP) mode via UI elements. Look for existing shortcut mappings in the Chromium layer, such as in `brave/browser/ui/views/media/` or global accelerator registrations. Check if there are any existing shortcut configurations for other features that can be replicated. Also review the issue comments for any maintainers' suggestions on implementation approach.