No way to view history of watched videos on X: SKIP, 35/100 | Ideas Lab

A browser extension or third-party service that logs and indexes videos watched on X so users can search and revisit them.

The pain

Users scroll through X, watch videos, then can't find them again. The platform's algorithm-driven feed doesn't preserve viewing history in an accessible way. People waste time re-scrolling or give up entirely.

The gap

X doesn't provide native video history. Building a solution requires either scraping X data (legal/technical risk), creating a browser extension (limited reach), or asking users to manually log videos (poor UX).

Build angle

Start as a browser extension that passively tracks video URLs and metadata as users watch. Store locally or in a simple cloud database. Offer search, filtering by date/channel, and export. Position as a personal video archive tool rather than competing with X.

Strengths

Real, specific problem, users do lose track of videos they've seen
Low technical barrier to build an MVP as a browser extension
Could expand to other platforms (YouTube, TikTok) to increase TAM
Potential for monetization through premium features (advanced search, cloud storage)

Risks

X could block or change API access, breaking the product overnight
Browser extension adoption is low, requires active installation and maintenance
X may add native history feature, eliminating the problem
Privacy concerns around tracking user viewing behavior
Tiny addressable market, only X power users who care about rewatching videos
No clear path to meaningful revenue; users won't pay much for this
Competing against X's own roadmap and user expectations

Fly Labs Method

Is the pain real, is there a gap, is it the right time, can one person build it.

35

Value Equation

Dream outcome and how likely it feels, against the time and effort it costs.

28

One-Person Business

Curiosity pull, identity fit, and a path from free value to paid for a solo creator.

42

Viral Frameworks

Hook strength, shareability, and how cheaply it can be tested.

38

Builder Lens

Evidence the problem exists, timing, defensibility, and a model that fits on a napkin.

32

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The angle

Start as a browser extension that passively tracks video URLs and metadata as users watch. Store locally or in a simple cloud database. Offer search, filtering by date/channel, and export. Position as a personal video archive tool rather than competing with X.

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