Watch Together Chrome Extension

Overview

Watch Together is a Chrome extension that allows users to synchronize video playback across different browsers in real-time.

Features

• Create and join watch rooms
• Synchronize video play, pause, and seek actions
• Works with any website with HTML5 video players

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Google Chrome Browser
• Firebase Account (for real-time synchronization)

Installation

1. Clone this repository
2. Replace Firebase configuration in popup.js and content.js with your own Firebase project credentials
3. Load the extension in Chrome:
   • Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
   • Enable "Developer mode"
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension directory

Firebase Setup

1. Create a new Firebase project at Firebase Console
2. Enable Realtime Database
3. Copy your Firebase configuration and replace the placeholders in the code

How to Use

1. Click the extension icon
2. Create a new room or join an existing room
3. Share the Room ID with your friends
4. Start watching videos together!

Technologies

• Chrome Extension API
• Firebase Realtime Database
• JavaScript

Limitations

• Currently supports the first video element on the page
• Requires manual room ID sharing

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

MIT