Extract YouTube Transcripts + Summarize in a New AI Tab icon

Extract YouTube Transcripts + Summarize in a New AI Tab

by boxboxsoft · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

ver1.5 UPDATE - NOW SUPPORTS Grok(xAI)! Instantly send YouTube transcripts to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Grok for summarization.…

Users
60
+15 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#102K
#85K among extensions
Version
1.5.2
updated 26 Apr 2026

Users

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Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 60 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

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Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Extract YouTube Transcripts + Summarize in a New AI Tab

ver1.5 UPDATE - NOW SUPPORTS Grok(xAI)! Instantly send YouTube transcripts to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Grok for summarization. Stop watching long videos—start understanding them in seconds. This extension is a powerful productivity tool that connects YouTube directly to your favorite AI. With a single click, it extracts the full video transcript and automatically sends it to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or Grok so the selected AI generates a clear, concise summary. - Update Notes (Last update : Apr 26, 2026) ver1.1): Fixed an issue where tabs would intermittently open automatically without user interaction ver1.2): Fixed transcript extraction failure caused by YouTube UI update (supports both old and new YouTube UI) ver1.3): Fixed transcript extraction for another YouTube UI variant where the transcript panel lacks a target-id attribute ver1.4): Added support for narrow/single-column layout ver1.5): Added Grok (xAI) support; fixed intermittent duplicate tab opening; optimized panel rendering to prevent lag during window resize ver1.5.1): Fixed another transcript extraction failure; added Gemini Temporary Chat support ver1.5.2): Fixed duplicate panel issue; fixed copy button color issue 🚀 Key Features • ⚡ One-Click AI Summary Workflow Adds a convenient “💡 Summary via Transcript” button directly to the YouTube player. • 🤖 Multiple AI Options Seamlessly works with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude. Choose your preferred AI anytime. • 📝 Automatic Transcript Extraction Instantly extracts the full video transcript and copies it to your clipboard. • 🎯 Prompt Customization Customize the prompt to control the summary style, length, structure, or even change the output language to your preference. • ⏩ Fully Automated Workflow No manual copy & paste. The transcript is automatically sent to the selected AI, and the AI summarization starts immediately. • 🔒 Privacy First No personal data is collected. All video data stays on your device and is shared only with the AI service you choose. 💡 Notes on AI Performance • For best results, we recommend using each AI service with an active paid subscription. • Paid plans generally provide more advanced models, resulting in higher-quality and more accurate AI-generated summaries. 📌 How to Use 1. Install the extension. 2. Open the settings and: - Select your preferred AI model - Choose whether to use a temporary chat - Enable or disable auto-send - Customize the prompt if needed 3. Open any YouTube video. 4. Click the red “💡 Summary via Transcript” button in the top-right corner. 5. A new tab opens and the AI automatically generates the summary. < Disclaimer > - This extension uses your device's clipboard to automatically paste content into a new AI tab only when you click the button. - This extension is only available for videos that provide transcripts. - YouTube transcripts are provided by YouTube and are not generated or controlled by this extension. - Extracted transcripts or AI-generated responses may contain errors, omissions, or hallucinated content. ⚠️ If an error occurs during pasting or buttons don't respond/appear, please refresh the YouTube page or try again.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+7+13.2%00.00
30 days+15+33.3%00.00
6 months+39+185.7%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Extract YouTube Transcripts + Summarize in a New AI Tab appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
extract#62new
summarize#65new
summarization#69new
ai summarize#79new
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Version history

7 versions recorded
1.5.226 Apr 2026
1.5.122 Apr 2026
1.51 Apr 2026
1.415 Mar 2026
1.210 Mar 2026
1.15 Jan 2026
1.031 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
31 Dec 2025
Size
25 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
cockngopinognpnodamgehhnnjpjepbi

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabclipboardWriteclipboardRead
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*https://chatgpt.com/*https://gemini.google.com/*https://claude.ai/*https://grok.com/*

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