Paths - YouTube Study Helper & Note Taker

About

Transform YouTube playlists into structured learning courses. "Paths" turns any standard YouTube playlist or watch-page list into an interactive learning environment, combining features from Coursera and Notion directly inside YouTube. If you use YouTube for studying, tutorials, coding bootcamps, or academic lectures, Paths is your ultimate study companion.

Key Features:
- Convert to Learning Path: One-click extraction converts standard playlists into lessons with titles, creators, and length details.
- Seamless Progress Tracker: Track your progress in real-time as you complete lessons. Toggles completion status manually or automatically upon video end.
- Study Note-Taking System: Jot down notes for every lesson. Review all notes for the active path in a single location.
- Interactive Time-Stamps: Link notes directly to video playback times. Click any timestamp to seek the video to that exact explanation.
- Searchable Knowledge Base: Instantly search across your study notes and lesson titles using real-time search.
- Study Stats & Streaks: Review your learning stats, including study durations, notes created, and keep your daily streak alive.
- Dark & Light Mode: Fluid, customizable theme interface matching system preferences.

How to use:
1. Open any YouTube playlist page or start watching a video with a playlist list parameter.
2. Click the "Convert to Learning Path" button in the sidebar panel.
3. The right-hand column will automatically replace with your interactive learning dashboard.
4. Mark lessons completed, type notes, save timestamps, and check your study streak.
5. Click the extension icon in the toolbar at any time to open your central dashboard and resume active paths.

Privacy/permissions note:
All your learning data, notes, progress, and study streak stats are saved locally on your browser. Your data stays yours.