YouTube Video Summarizer

Get a high-quality summary of the current YouTube video emailed to you.

As of May 2026, YouTube Video Summarizer has 45 users and a 3.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.

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3.00
2 reviews
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Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstorage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

Tired of hour-long YouTube videos when you just need the key takeaways? 

Wish you could "read" a podcast or lecture instead of listening for ages? 

YouTube Video Summarizer is here to give you back your time!

Our smart Chrome extension uses advanced AI (powered by Google Gemini) to instantly distill lengthy YouTube content into concise, easy-to-read summaries. Whether it's a podcast, an educational lecture, a news report, or a tutorial, get the essence without the endless watch time.

Why You'll Love YouTube Video Summarizer:
🚀 Instant Insights: Get the core message and key points of any YouTube video in seconds, right in your browser.
🧠 Learn Faster, Not Longer: Absorb information efficiently. Perfect for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.
📚 Ideal for "Readers": If you prefer reading to watching, this turns video content into digestible text.
🎙️ Conquer Your Podcast Backlog: Quickly catch up on long interviews and discussions.
💸 Free to Start: Get 5 Free In-depth Summaries Per Day! Enough to see the magic for yourself.

How It Works (Simple & Secure):
1. Quick Sign-Up: Click "Sign Up / Log In (Get Key)" in the extension popup. This will take you to our secure website where you can sign in with your Google account. We use Google Sign-In because it's easy, secure, and means one less password for you to remember!
2. Get Your API Key: After signing in, you'll receive a unique API key. This key is your personal access to the summarization service.
3. Save Your Key: Copy the API key and paste it once into the Chrome Extension popup and click "Save API Key." The extension will securely store it locally on your computer.
4. Summarize! Navigate to any YouTube video page. Click the "YouTube Video Summarizer" icon in your Chrome toolbar, then hit "Summarize Current Video."
5. Receive Your Summary: Our backend service will process the video, and you'll receive the high-quality summary directly to the email address associated with your Google account.

Features:
1. One-click summarization from any YouTube video page.
2. High-quality, AI-generated summaries focusing on key information.
3. Secure authentication using Google Sign-In and a personal API key.
4. User-friendly popup interface.
5. Free Tier: 5 free summaries every day.
6. Optional Premium Upgrade: For users needing more, an optional premium plan is available for just $5/month, unlocking 50 summaries per day! You can manage this via your personal dashboard.
7. User Dashboard: View your API key, track your daily usage, and manage your subscription (if premium) through our web portal.
8. Feedback Channel: Easily submit feedback or bug reports directly through the extension or dashboard.

Who is this for?
1. Students & Researchers: Quickly extract key information from lectures and educational content.
2. Professionals: Stay updated on industry talks, webinars, and market updates efficiently.
3. Podcast Lovers: Get the essence of long-form interviews without spending hours listening.
4. Busy Individuals: Anyone who values their time but doesn't want to miss out on valuable YouTube content.
5. Readers: Those who prefer to absorb information through text rather than video.

Privacy & Security:
- We take your privacy seriously.
- The extension only requests activeTab permission (to get the URL of the YouTube video you're currently on when you click the icon) and storage permission (to save your API key locally).
- Your Google account information (email, name) is used solely for account creation and to deliver your summaries. We do not store your Google password.
- API keys are used to authenticate you to our service.
- Video URLs are sent to our backend only when you request a summary and are used for that purpose.
- For full details, please review our Privacy Policy: https://osinity.info/privacy-policy

Get Started Today!

Install YouTube Video Summarizer and start reclaiming your time. Turn long videos into quick reads and boost your productivity!

Support & Feedback:

We're always looking to improve! Use the feedback link in the extension or dashboard, or contact us at [email protected].

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
15.47KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
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Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
May 21, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
May 21, 2025
Last Scraped
May 26, 2026
Website

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