I built an AI tool to summarize YouTube videos and save time

40 points by _Phobie - 379 Days, 23 Hours ago Hacker News

Hey HN,

I wanted to share a personal project that has significantly improved how I consume YouTube content. I used to spend a lot of time watching videos at accelerated speeds and skipping through chapters to get the main points. This was not only time-consuming but also frustrating.

So, I developed TLDW (Too Long; Didn't Watch), a Chrome extension that uses AI to summarize YouTube videos into concise bullet points. With TLDW, I can quickly grasp the essential information without watching entire videos, saving me a lot of time.

Here are some key features: - AI-powered summaries using LLAMA3. - Ability to ask the AI for detailed explanations on specific points. - Free for up to 5 videos/day, with unlimited access for €1.90/month. - No personal data collection and secure payments via Stripe.

I initially built it to address my own needs, but I realized it could be helpful for many others as well. If you find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of content on YouTube, I hope TLDW can be as useful for you as it has been for me.

I'd love to get your feedback and thoughts on how to improve it further. Thanks for checking it out!

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tldw-too-long-didnt-watch/nhkgmegpilaijabkghhjpfpmbaldpojg

Youtube overview : https://youtu.be/fPI0f2Cj1FM?si=GrTmU77kTatDrKG7