BriefTube uses AI to instantly summarize YouTube videos. Get key takeaways, smart timestamps, and ask questions — without watching the whole thing.
Works on any YouTube video with captions · Chrome & Edge
BriefTube generates a clean summary panel next to any YouTube video
Everything you need to extract value from YouTube videos in a fraction of the time.
Get a concise summary of any video in seconds. AI reads the transcript and extracts the key points so you don't have to watch.
Jump directly to the parts that matter. BriefTube marks key moments with timestamps so you can skip the fluff.
Wondering about a specific detail? Ask follow-up questions about the video content and get instant AI answers.
Works with videos in 50+ languages. Get summaries in English regardless of the video's original language.
Bookmark important summaries and export them as Markdown or text. Build your personal knowledge base.
Summaries generate in under 10 seconds. No waiting, no buffering. Just instant insights.
No setup, no learning curve. Just install and go.
Click "Add to Chrome" and pin BriefTube to your toolbar. Takes 10 seconds.
BriefTube automatically detects the video and prepares the transcript in the background.
Hit the BriefTube button. Get your summary, timestamps, and Q&A panel instantly.
Start free. Upgrade when you're hooked.
BriefTube reads the video's transcript (the same captions YouTube provides) and uses an AI model to extract key points, generate timestamps, and enable Q&A. No video processing — it's all text-based, which makes it fast and affordable.
BriefTube works best with videos that have captions or subtitles. About 80% of YouTube videos have auto-generated captions. For videos without any captions, BriefTube will let you know and suggest alternatives.
Yes. We don't store your video summaries on our servers unless you explicitly save them. Transcript content is sent to the AI model for processing and then discarded. We never sell or share your data.
Absolutely. BriefTube supports 50+ languages. You can watch a video in Japanese and get a summary in English, or any combination you prefer.
You get 5 video summaries per month with full access to key points, timestamps, and basic Q&A. No credit card required. If you need more, Pro is just $9.99/month for unlimited everything.
Yes, cancel anytime with one click. No questions, no hassle. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your billing period.
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