iSponsorBlockTV

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted sponsor block for TV-based YouTube clients

Overview

iSponsorBlockTV is a self-hosted tool that skips sponsored segments, intros, outros, and unwanted content on YouTube videos for TV devices. It uses the community-driven SponsorBlock database to identify skipable parts. Deployed via a lightweight Docker container, it requires minimal config (API keys, device targeting) and acts as a proxy between your TV’s YouTube client (Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku) and YouTube, auto-skipping segments. Ideal for ad-free, sponsor-free viewing without paid subscriptions.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  isponsorblocktv:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: isponsorblocktv
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Blocks sponsor segments, intros, outros using SponsorBlock data
Supports TV YouTube clients (Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku)
Lightweight Docker deployment with simple configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is iSponsorBlockTV hard to install?

No—its Docker-based deployment is straightforward. Pull the image, set a few environment variables (SponsorBlock API key, target device), and run the container. Most users with basic Docker experience can set it up in minutes.

? Is it a good alternative to YouTube Premium for TV?

Yes—if you want to skip sponsor segments without paying. Unlike Premium, it blocks community-submitted sponsors and is self-hosted (data control). It doesn’t remove regular ads unless paired with an ad blocker like AdGuard.

? Is iSponsorBlockTV completely free?

Absolutely! It’s open source under the MIT License, so no costs to use. You only cover hosting expenses (server/NAS), with no subscription or paid features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy focused (no user data collection)
⊕ No subscription fees

Cons

⊖ Requires a server or NAS for hosting
⊖ Basic Docker knowledge needed for setup