Gezine/Y2JB
Y2JB is userland code execution using PS5 Youtube app observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
78/100
- Activity 95
- Release rhythm 87
- Longevity 22
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 8.5
- age_days: 321
- days_rel: 85
- days_push: 31
- n_releases_24m: 3
Adoption not part of the score
1412 stars · 163 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Y2JB is a PS5 exploit that achieves userland code execution through the console's YouTube app. It supports firmware 4.03+ via a payload delivered through the app on jailbroken or non-jailbroken consoles.
Use cases
- execute userland code on ps5
- jailbreak ps5 via youtube app
- run homebrew payloads on ps5
- ps5 exploit for firmware 4.03 and up
- deliver payloads to ps5 without webkit exploit
When to choose
- you want userland code execution on a PS5 running firmware 4.03 or later
- you already have a jailbroken PS5 and want an alternative entry point via the YouTube app
- you need a payload delivery method that works on non-jailbroken consoles via backup restore
When to avoid
- you want full kernel-level jailbreak capabilities rather than userland execution
- you are unwilling to factory reset your PS5 when using the backup restore method
- you rely on a legit PSN-activated account, which is incompatible with Y2JB
Facets
application · maturity active
security reverse-engineering security gaming-tools embedded ps5 jailbreak exploit youtube-app console-hacking
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/Gezine/Y2JB · fetched 2026-08-28 · 4d2c8f9982e6
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gezine/Y2JB | main | 78 |
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