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drulia/youtube_video_unblocker: A tiny Chrome extension that unblocks embedded videos by spoofing the referral address.

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  1. Clone repo.
  2. Copy example config and set TARGET_REGION or proxy endpoint.
  3. Build server: docker build -t yt-unblock-server ./server
  4. Run server: docker run -d -p 443:443 -e DOMAIN=your.domain yt-unblock-server
  5. Install client/extension following README; configure endpoint to your server.

Unlike a VPN that encrypts all traffic, this tool specifically targets the SNI detection used by DPI systems to identify YouTube packets.

However, the open-source nature of GitHub ensures a constant "cat and mouse" game. As soon as one method dies (e.g., the IFrame API fix), three more appear (e.g., Invidious alternative front-ends).