WatchBuddy - YouTube Watching AI Assistant

AI voice assistant to help understand YouTube video content. Supports voice questions and intelligent answers.

As of June 2026, WatchBuddy - YouTube Watching AI Assistant has 6 users in the Education category.

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Version
0.5.5
Manifest V3

History

2 snapshots

Tracking since May 6, 2026.

6.1653.84May 6, 2026Jun 1, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
May 6, 202640.5.5
May 18, 202650.5.5
Now60.5.5

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstorage
Host access
https://www.youtube.com/*, https://youtube.com/*, https://api.openai.com/*, https://downsub.com/*, https://get-info.downsub.com/*, https://member.downsub.com/*, https://download.subtitle.to/*, https://www.google-analytics.com/*

Screenshots

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About

Transform passive watching into active learning! WatchBuddy adds an intelligent AI companion that understands exactly what you're watching and can answer your questions in real-time.

✨ Key Features:
- Context-Aware Intelligence: Knows your current video position and can reference what was just said
- Natural Voice Interaction: Simply click the microphone and ask your questions
- Instant AI Responses: Get detailed explanations powered by OpenAI
- Timeline-Aware: Ask "What did they just say?" and get precise answers

📚 Perfect For:
- Language Learning: Get instant clarification on phrases, pronunciation, or concepts
- Online Education: Understand complex topics in lectures and tutorials immediately
- Professional Development: Deepen comprehension of training videos and webinars
- Entertainment: Engage more meaningfully with documentaries and educational content

🚀 Quick Setup:
1. Install WatchBuddy extension
2. Pin to your Chrome toolbar for easy access
3. Add your OpenAI API key in settings (stored securely on your device)
4. Refresh any YouTube page
5. Click the floating microphone icon and start asking!

⚠️ Requirements:
- OpenAI API key required (approximately $0.007 per question)
- Works best with videos that have complete subtitles/captions

Technical

Version
0.5.5
Manifest
V3
Size
807KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
ucc18dd19221c65d0834f26434fd0e50b
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jun 11, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Jun 17, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 1, 2026
Website
Support URL

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