TLDW

About

TLDW (Too Long, Didn’t Watch)
For the chosen few who’d rather know the insight than experience the filler.

TLDW reads the entire transcript of any YouTube video and spits out a clean, punchy summary—so you don’t have to suffer through awkward intros, sponsored shoutouts, or 12-minute rants about "backstory."

How TLDW Works (Free vs Subscription)
🔓 Free Version (Right Now)
To use TLDW, you’ll need to enter your own OpenAI API key.

Why?

This lets you run the summaries directly from your own OpenAI account.

It’s fast, private, and very cheap (most users pay pennies a month).

If that sounds confusing, don’t worry — here’s a step-by-step guide »
(You can also paste the full step-by-step instructions we just made here.)

💳 Subscription Version (Coming Soon)
We’re working on a paid version where:

No API key needed

Just install → click → summarize.

We’ll handle all the backend and billing for you.

Perfect for non-techies or people who want everything handled for them.

🔑 How to Get Your Own OpenAI API Key
This will let TLDW summarize videos using your own access. Takes 2 minutes.

✅ Step-by-Step (With Exact Links)
Step 1: Go to the OpenAI website
Click here → https://platform.openai.com

If you’re not logged in yet, just log in with Google or your email.

Step 2: Go to the API Keys Page
Click this link:
👉 https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys

This is where all your personal API keys live.

Step 3: Click the “+ Create new secret key” button
It’s a big button at the top of the page.

You’ll see a little pop-up with your new key.