Prepare locally
Creates or stages original video, audio, artwork, thumbnails, presets, and release metadata on the operator's computer. This public website does not render or receive media.
Private operator application
Operator-controlled publishing for original WasNowForward media.
WasNowForward Publisher is a local desktop and command-line application used by WasNowForward to prepare original audiovisual releases and upload operator-selected videos and thumbnails to the authorized wasnowforward YouTube channel.
Current release posture
Private API upload and custom-thumbnail delivery have been validated. Production public or scheduled API release remains disabled until the uploader compliance release is installed, validated, and the associated YouTube API project completes the applicable compliance review. Public release through YouTube Studio remains a separate operator-controlled option.
What the application does
Review deliberately
Presents the destination channel, selected media, title, description, tags, category, audience setting, visibility, notification setting, thumbnail, and any requested future publication time for operator review.
Upload on command
Uses YouTube API Services only after an explicit operator command. It verifies the authenticated channel identity before sending the selected video and thumbnail.
The operator retains final control
The application has one authorized operator. It does not accept public accounts, public media submissions, or hidden publication rules.
- The operator supplies or generates the media and thumbnail.
- The operator controls the title, description, tags, category, language, made-for-kids designation, subscriber-notification setting, and visibility.
- The operator supplies any future publication timestamp.
- An explicit upload confirmation is required. Public and scheduled release require separate, visible confirmation controls before production use.
- The application refuses an upload if the OAuth-authorized channel does not match the configured destination channel.
Google OAuth and YouTube API Services
The application uses Google OAuth 2.0 so the operator can authorize limited YouTube access without giving the application a Google password. The local installed-app flow opens the system browser and returns through a temporary localhost callback; this static site is not an OAuth callback endpoint.
| Permission | Current use |
|---|---|
youtube.upload | Upload the operator-selected video and set its selected custom thumbnail. |
youtube.readonly | Retrieve the authenticated channel ID and title through channels.list(mine=true), then reject the operation unless that identity matches the configured destination channel. |
No broader YouTube account-management, analytics, comments, subscriptions, or content-download permission is requested by the current implementation.
Data handling at a glance
Local publisher
OAuth authorization data, rendered media, metadata, and terminal output are stored locally under operator control. The OAuth token file is restricted to the local operating-system account but is not additionally encrypted by the application.
Public validation site
This static site does not sign users in, receive OAuth callbacks, accept uploads, collect forms, run analytics, display advertising, or load third-party tracking scripts.
See the Privacy Policy for the complete data inventory, use, retention, deletion, and revocation disclosures.
Revoke access or request deletion
Google authorization can be revoked through Google Account permissions. The local authorization token can also be removed from the operator's computer. Revocation does not delete videos already stored by YouTube.
Support and contact
For OAuth authorization, privacy, deletion, or failed-upload assistance, email wasnowforward@gmail.com. Include “WasNowForward Publisher” in the subject line. Never send passwords, OAuth tokens, client-secret files, API keys, or private keys.
Effective policy date: July 27, 2026. Site release: 2026.07.27-2.