1. Install the extension
Add it to Chrome and open YouTube like normal.
Skip the video.
Get the point.
Get AI summaries, transcripts, and clickable timestamps directly on YouTube so you can find the useful part faster.
4.9 stars on Chrome Web Store
Free to install. Use it free in a new tab, or upgrade once for inline summaries on YouTube.
How it works
Go from video to takeaway in seconds.
Install the extension, open any YouTube video, and get the key points faster without digging through filler.
2. Open any video
Use it on lectures, podcasts, interviews, tutorials, and other long videos.
3. Get the useful parts fast
Read the summary, scan the transcript, and jump to key moments with clickable timestamps.
You came for one idea. Not 45 minutes of filler.
Most YouTube videos take too long to get to what actually matters. Too much time gets lost to filler, weak payoffs, and the effort of figuring out whether a video is worth watching at all.
Most videos are not worth your time.
A promising title and thumbnail do not mean the video will actually deliver.
A few points should not take 60 minutes.
You should not have to sit through filler just to get a few useful ideas.
Skip the rabbit hole.
What you need is often buried, and one video quickly turns into three more.
Get back to what matters.
Use YouTube as a tool, not a detour. Find the ideas, answers, and takeaways you need faster, then get on with your work, study, or whatever sent you there in the first place.
See the point first, then decide whether the full video deserves your time.
Go straight to the ideas, answers, and takeaways that matter.
Take the insight, answer, or recap you needed and move on with your day.
4.9 stars on Chrome Web Store
Features
Tools that make YouTube better.
★★★★★ “YouTube should come with this preinstalled.” — Ashwin
See summaries right on the video page
Get the key points inside YouTube instead of bouncing out to another tab.
Jump straight to the useful part
Use clickable timestamps to go directly to the moment where the answer, idea, or explanation starts.
Read the transcript without losing your place
Open the transcript inside YouTube and scan the video faster than scrubbing through the timeline.
Works better on long videos
Handle podcasts, lectures, interviews, and other long videos intelligently for better summaries.
Multi-language support
Choose the summary language you want and switch transcript languages when multiple caption tracks are available.
Bring your own key
Use your own ChatGPT or Claude API key for inline summaries.
Get more from Plus or Pro
If you already have ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro, the extension can use larger transcript allowances for stronger long-video summaries.
Reviews
Loved by people who value their time.
“This is my favourite extension for YouTube. Very handy for long videos and podcasts, and it works more reliably than the other ones I’ve tried and removed.”
Karim Gorjux
★★★★★
“This was exactly the plugin I was looking for. It uses my ChatGPT account and saves me a ton of time. I really appreciate it.”
“A game-changer for getting the gist of long videos without having to watch the whole thing. Super useful for work and study.”
“Only one these days that works and doesn't have daily limits.”
“Love that this is unlimited. All the others max out, which is so annoying.”
“Such a useful extension for finding the right video while I'm studying. YouTube should come with this preinstalled.”
4.9 stars on Chrome Web Store
Pricing
Free to start. One-time upgrade available.
The free version is enough to get started. Upgrade inside the app if you want inline summaries and bring your own key.
Free
Start with the free version.
Free
Get summaries in a new tab and use the extension free forever.
Add to Chrome
Lifetime access
Pay once. Get lifetime access.
$19.99 USD one-time
Pay once for lifetime access to inline summaries on YouTube and bring your own ChatGPT or Claude API key.
Upgrade inside the appNo subscription. No recurring charge.
FAQ
Questions people usually have before installing.
What can I use for free?
You can summarize videos in a new tab using ChatGPT and Claude.
What does the lifetime upgrade include?
The lifetime upgrade is a one-time purchase that unlocks inline summaries on YouTube and lets you bring your own ChatGPT or Claude API key.
Do I need ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro?
No. The free version does not require a paid plan. If you already have ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro, the extension can make better use of larger transcript allowances for long videos.
What does bring your own key mean?
It means you can connect your own API key for ChatGPT or Claude to enable inline summaries.
Does it work on long videos and podcasts?
Yes. The extension is designed to handle longer videos like podcasts, lectures, interviews, and deep-dive content better than other summarizers.
Does it support multiple languages?
Yes. You can choose the summary language and switch transcript languages when multiple caption tracks are available.
★★★★★ “YouTube should come with this preinstalled.” — Ashwin