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Twitch Stream Replay

A Chrome extension that adds stream replay functionality to Twitch live streams. Press your configured keybind to replay the last few seconds in a floating window without interrupting the live stream.

As an avid esports viewer, I prefer Twitch’s chat experience over YouTube’s viewing experience. However, Twitch lacks a built-in live rewind feature. Rewatching a moment typically requires creating a clip or opening the VOD in a separate window, which causes viewers to miss ongoing live action. To address this limitation, I developed a floating replay window that plays on top of the stream without interrupting playback.

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Features

  • Instant replay on demand
  • Customizable keybind trigger
  • Adjustable replay duration
  • Floating mini-player window
  • Playback controls (play/pause/skip)
  • Automatic volume reduction of live stream
  • Draggable and resizable replay window
  • Optional window position memory
  • Ad detection to avoid recording ads
  • Works entirely locally

Installation (Development)

  1. Clone this repository
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to: chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable Developer mode (top right)
  4. Click Load unpacked
  5. Select the extension folder

Usage

  1. Navigate to any Twitch live stream
  2. Wait a few seconds for initialization
  3. Press your configured keybind (default: Left Arrow ←)
  4. A replay window will appear showing the previous X seconds
  5. Use controls to pause, play, or skip
  6. Close the window using the X button

Settings

The popup allows you to configure:

  • Replay duration (seconds)
  • Volume reduction during replay
  • Key binding
  • Auto-close behavior
  • Remember window position

Privacy

This extension runs entirely on your device. There is no need to collect personal data, transmit video or audio, or require login access.

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Stream replay for Twitch with theatre/fullscreen support and modern UI

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