Checklist
Feature Description
Summary
In version 5.1.0, the auto-translated subtitles option was removed with the justification that "90%+ of users can't use it because YouTube blocks anonymous requests." However, this justification does not apply to users who are logged in to YouTube within PipePipe.
Evidence that the feature works for logged-in users
I have verified on version 5.0.0 that auto-translated subtitles (including Arabic) work correctly when logged in to YouTube. See attached screenshots showing "العربية (المغرب)" available as an auto-translated option.
Proposal
Please consider re-adding the auto-translated subtitles feature with one of these approaches:
- Preferred: Re-add the toggle in Advanced Settings with a note: "Requires YouTube login"
- Alternative: Only show auto-translated options when the user is logged in
Why this matters
- For users without native English proficiency, auto-translated subtitles are essential for accessing educational and technical content
- The feature was working perfectly for logged-in users before removal
- Removing a working feature due to anonymous-user limitations is an over-correction
Technical context
The blocking issue (YouTube rejecting anonymous auto-translate requests) is a server-side restriction that does not affect authenticated sessions. The extractor code previously supported this; the removal was a UI/UX decision, not a technical necessity.
Thank you for maintaining PipePipe.
Checklist
Feature Description
Summary
In version 5.1.0, the auto-translated subtitles option was removed with the justification that "90%+ of users can't use it because YouTube blocks anonymous requests." However, this justification does not apply to users who are logged in to YouTube within PipePipe.
Evidence that the feature works for logged-in users
I have verified on version 5.0.0 that auto-translated subtitles (including Arabic) work correctly when logged in to YouTube. See attached screenshots showing "العربية (المغرب)" available as an auto-translated option.
Proposal
Please consider re-adding the auto-translated subtitles feature with one of these approaches:
Why this matters
Technical context
The blocking issue (YouTube rejecting anonymous auto-translate requests) is a server-side restriction that does not affect authenticated sessions. The extractor code previously supported this; the removal was a UI/UX decision, not a technical necessity.
Thank you for maintaining PipePipe.