Paramount Plus Web Skip Intro Automator

WHAT IT DOES

This tool automates the "Skip Intro" functionality on Paramount Plus, along with "Skip Recap" and "Next Episode" buttons, creating a smoother binge-watching experience. It detects these buttons as they appear in the video player and automatically clicks them without requiring any user interaction. A compact panel shows the number of intros, recaps, and episodes skipped since the script started. Individual toggles let you enable or disable each skip type independently. The script runs continuously in the background while you watch, handling each episode transition seamlessly.

WHERE IT RUNS

The script activates on Paramount Plus pages (paramountplus.com), including the video player, episode detail pages, and browsing views. It automatically detects video player elements using multiple selector strategies that work across different Paramount Plus layouts. The panel appears as a draggable overlay that stays accessible as you watch content.

HOW TO USE

Navigate to any Paramount Plus video page. The panel will appear showing skip counters and toggle controls. The script automatically starts scanning for skip buttons. Use the "Intro", "Recap", and "Next" toggle buttons to enable or disable each auto-skip feature. The counters track how many of each type have been skipped. Use the "Check interval" input to adjust how frequently the script scans for buttons (default 300ms). The "Scan Now" button manually triggers a scan, and "Reset Counts" clears all counters. The script continues running across episode transitions and page navigations, maintaining its state.

THE TECHNICAL MECHANISM

The script employs a multi-strategy DOM detection approach for Paramount Plus's video player interface. It first attempts structured selectors targeting known data-testid attributes and class names like [data-testid="skip-intro-button"] and .skip-intro-button, then falls back to heuristic detection of buttons by text content matching "Skip Intro", "Skip Recap", and "Next Episode"/"Watch Next". The detection loop uses setInterval with a user-configurable interval (default 300ms), scanning for visible buttons that are enabled and within the viewport. When a button is found, the script uses a click simulation with a cooldown mechanism (minimum 1 second between clicks) to prevent duplicate clicks. Counters are persisted using GM_setValue, maintaining totals across browser sessions. The script also intercepts history API calls (pushState, replaceState) and listens for popstate events to detect SPA navigation and restart detection on new content. A MutationObserver watches for DOM changes that may indicate button appearance, providing an additional detection layer.

THE PANEL

The panel is fully draggable by its header and remembers its position on the page across sessions. It can be collapsed to a small bubble using the minimize button, then restored by clicking the bubble. The panel resizes automatically to fit its content and can be closed with the Escape key or by clicking the close button. The panel's position and state persist globally, so it returns to the same location on subsequent visits.

PLEASE NOTE

Requires the free BotGentz extension to run. Paramount Plus may update its site structure, which could affect the script's ability to detect buttons — updates will be released as needed. The script only interacts with visible buttons and does not modify the page or video player in any other way. Counts are stored locally in your browser and are never transmitted externally. This tool is for convenience only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paramount Plus. The script does not circumvent any content protection or modify video streams.