Stop wasting hours watching videos you could read in minutes.
TubeNotes uses AI to instantly summarize any YouTube video — giving you the key ideas, a full outline, and action items without sitting through the whole thing.
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Everything you need from a video, without watching it
Summary
Get the core message of any video in seconds
Outline
A structured breakdown of every major point — copy it with one click
Action Items
Extract the to-dos and takeaways automatically
Questions
Thought-provoking questions generated from the video content
Bookmarks
Save key moments from the transcript to revisit later
Chat
Ask follow-up questions about the video
Who uses TubeNotes
Researchers & Students
Get the key points fast without skimming hours of content
Professionals
Screen videos before committing your time
Curious Learners
Learn more by watching less
Get started in 3 steps
Install the extension
Add TubeNotes to Chrome from the Web Store
Add your API key
Paste in your OpenAI or Google AI API key in extension settings
Open any YouTube video
A summary panel appears automatically — no extra steps needed
Bring your own API key. No subscriptions, no usage limits beyond your own plan.
Ready to save time on YouTube?
Add to Chrome — It's FreeTerms of Service & Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 7, 2024
Welcome to TubeNotes! By using our Chrome extension (the "Extension"), you agree to the following terms:
Use at Your Own Risk
TubeNotes provides AI-generated summaries and outlines of YouTube videos. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the summaries provided. Use of the Extension is entirely at your own risk.
Data Processing
TubeNotes processes YouTube video transcripts by sending them to AI services such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others for generating summaries. While TubeNotes itself does not store or transmit personal data, these external AI services may process the provided transcript data. All data, including summaries and user preferences, is stored locally on your computer.
No Warranty
The Extension is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We disclaim all liability for any issues that arise from the use of TubeNotes.
No Responsibility for Third-Party Content
TubeNotes operates independently of YouTube and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube. We are not responsible for any content on YouTube or any actions taken by YouTube.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Extension after changes means you accept the revised terms.
Privacy Policy
Limited Data Processing
TubeNotes does not collect, store, or share personal data. However, it does send transcript data to AI services such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others to generate summaries. All information, including AI-generated summaries, is stored locally on your device.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected in the Extension.
By using TubeNotes, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and policies.