I created a userscript to implement resume play to Floatplane.com

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As the title suggests, I created a userscript to implement resuming a video where I left off. Why? I re-opened my browser and had to re-find my current progress on the WAN show a few too many times, and got annoyed at myself enough to do this. It's an extremely hacky implementation and has only one purpose; work well enough until the new player is live. (Knowing my luck, that will be tomorrow).

 

Enough preamble.

First things first

DISCLAIMER: Never download any unknown scripts, especially from non-trusted sources. They can be extremely malicious, and you will put your device and data at an increased risk of being destroyed, stolen, and/or corrupted. I am not responsible for what you do with any userscripts, extensions or other software that you acquire.

How to get it:

Read all steps before doing anything.

1. To run the script, you will need an extension like Tampermonkey. Once again, userscripts are inherently dangerous, be on your guard. https://www.tampermonkey.net/

2. Read all the info on the page and look through the code in the Code menu option: https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/453235-floatplane-resume

3. If you deem the risk worth it, press the "Install this script" button.

 

Why is there a bunch of warnings throughout this text?

Userscripts are extremely powerful tools but should be treated with respect as they can be used for a lot of bad. Just like downloaded executables and random websites should be treated with caution, so is the case for extensions and userscripts.

 

Known Limitations and bugs

•     The resume occasionally doesn't work. - No idea why this happens, but I added a text just above the video title that shows what time the resume was attempted at, so you can do it manually if the button fails.
•     No cross browser/device tracking. - This would take a lot of time and is out of scope for this quick hack.
•     Clicking the resume button or the trash can will remove the tracked data permanently - Once again, this is a quick and dirty hack and not a permanent solution.

 

Example of the resume button at the top left of the player.

 

When resumed, a text will be added below the player as a backup in case the player fails to start.