Skipit is a browser extension that scans streaming video for distressing content and gives viewers the option to skip the scene or read a brief summary before it plays. Users can select from clinically designed trigger categories—such as violence, medical scenes, or strong language—and choose whether to receive a pre‑scene notification or have the extension auto‑skip the moment. The tool currently supports major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, and more.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Viewers of streaming video often encounter scenes containing violence, self‑harm, strong language, or other distressing content that can trigger anxiety, trauma responses, or medical conditions, yet current platforms provide no built‑in mechanism to avoid or prepare for these moments.
Solution
Skipit is a browser extension that monitors streaming video a few seconds ahead of playback, identifies scenes that match user‑selected distress triggers, and presents a brief alert with a countdown. Users can configure each trigger to either receive a notification or have the scene automatically skipped, and they may also view a short summary of the skipped content to stay informed about the storyline. The extension supports major services such as Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, YouTube and more, offering consistent mental‑health‑focused control across platforms. All trigger categories and descriptions were developed with mental‑health professionals to ensure accurate, sensitive labeling. Pricing is a single subscription tier at $1.99 per month (or $20 per year), providing unlimited access to all features.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals who experience anxiety, trauma, epilepsy, or other sensitivities to distressing media, as well as caregivers seeking to protect family members while streaming content.
Features
- User‑defined trigger list (e.g., violence, self‑harm, strong language, medical scenes) with individual on/off switches
- Per‑trigger setting to either show a pre‑scene notification card or auto‑skip the content
- Real‑time scene detection that previews a few seconds ahead and displays a countdown before the flagged moment
- Optional brief textual summary of skipped scenes to maintain narrative continuity
- Compatibility with a wide range of streaming services via a Chrome extension
- Light and dark UI modes for seamless integration with user preferences