So if I have got this right it will only work on recorded tv, not paused tv? If not, what the reasons it won't work?
Because it isn't looking at the timeshift file. There are generally multiple timeshift files, with sizes that can be configured by the user. These are created and deleted as needed. It is almost certain that advert breaks will span timeshift files.
I'm not an expert, but I think it is fair to say that is would be almost impossible to get comskip working with paused live TV.
But of course as a workaround, record the program and watch it from the recording, even if you are watching it live.
Also is possible to get the binaries so I don't have to download and compile the whole lot? Eagerly awaiting progress on this. Thank you for your efforts
This will make it into area 51 pretty soon.