VideoRecall

VideoRecall is a browser extension that brings familiar keyboard shortcuts to online video playback. It adds undo (Ctrl+Z) and redo (Ctrl+Y) functionality to video players on any website, allowing users to easily navigate back and forth through their viewing history. This eliminates the frustration of losing your place in a video when you accidentally skip ahead or want to revisit a previous moment.

The extension works by tracking your navigation history within video players and mapping the standard undo/redo keyboard commands to these movements. It's available for both Chrome and Firefox browsers and is completely open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, meaning developers can inspect, modify, and contribute to the code. The setup is straightforward—just install the extension and it automatically works with video content across the web.

VideoRecall is particularly useful for students reviewing educational content, video editors checking their work, or anyone who frequently works with online video tutorials. It solves the common problem of losing your exact position in a video and provides a more controlled, precise viewing experience without complex video player interfaces.