Playback Pilot

Set default speed to a fast speed and hold down the spacebar to slow down when you really need to focus on the video/lecture.

Slowdown Bar A browser extension that lets you control video playback speed by holding the spacebar. Features Set a Default Speed for normal video playback (0.25x - 4.0x) Set a Spacebar Speed for when you hold the spacebar (0.25x - 4.0x) Instantly switch between speeds with a simple spacebar hold Works on most video streaming platforms How It Works Video plays at Default Speed - Your videos play at your configured default speed Hold spacebar → switches to Spacebar Speed - Instantly slow down or speed up Release spacebar → returns to Default Speed - Immediately returns to normal playback Use Cases Fast learners: Watch lectures at 2x speed, hold spacebar to slow down for important concepts Language learning: Speed through easy parts, slow down for difficult pronunciation Code tutorials: Breeze through setup, slow down for complex code explanations Sports analysis: Watch games at normal speed, slow down key plays Music practice: Learn songs at full speed, slow down tricky sections Usage Click the extension icon to open settings Adjust your Default Speed slider (how fast videos normally play) Adjust your Spacebar Speed slider (speed when holding spacebar) Click "Save Settings" Navigate to any video and hold spacebar to control playback!