discover-less

This script hides the 'Discover More specific elements from the Twitter user interface and prevents them from reappearing.

Functionality

• Targets elements containing phrases like "Discover more" and "More replies".
• Removes the targeted element and its following siblings with a specific test ID (data-testid="cellInnerDiv").
• Utilizes a MutationObserver to monitor the DOM for changes and dynamically remove newly added elements.

Installation

This script is intended to be used as a browser extension, but I won't (and can't) pay 5$ to put it on the Chrome Extension Store so you will need to install it manually.

1. Download repository as a zip.
2. Go to your Chrome Extensions page chrome://extensions/ and check the box for Developer mode in the top right.
3. Click the Load unpacked extension button and select the unzipped folder for your extension to install it.

Usage

1. Install the browser extension.
2. Use!

Warning

• This script targets elements with the test ID data-testid="cellInnerDiv". If the structure of the Twitter UI changes, you might need to adjust this selector.

How it Works

1. The script defines an array called blockedWords containing phrases used for filtering.
2. The removeDiscoverMore function performs the core removal logic:
   • It selects all elements with the data-testid="cellInnerDiv" attribute.
   • Iterates through these elements in reverse order for proper removal.
   • For each element, it checks the heading text for any blocked word.
   • If a blocked word is found, the function removes the current element and all its following siblings with the same test ID.
3. The removeElements function is a helper function used to remove elements efficiently.
   • It finds the index of the element within its parent node.
   • It hides all following siblings using display: none instead of complete removal to avoid triggering Twitter's re-rendering.
4. The script calls removeDiscoverMore initially to remove existing elements.
5. Finally, a MutationObserver is created to monitor the DOM for changes. Whenever the DOM structure changes (e.g., new elements are added), the removeDiscoverMore function is re-executed to remove any newly added elements containing blocked phrases.

Disclaimer

Note: Injecting scripts into websites might violate their terms of service. Use this script responsibly and at your own risk. The author is not liable for any misuse or unintended consequences.