TubeNotes

Take notes directly on YouTube. Add one-click timestamps, hide distractions, and copy formatted study guides with a single click. TubeNotes: The Ultimate Study or Research Companion for YouTube Stop switching between tabs and losing your place. TubeNotes embeds a powerful, distraction-free notepad directly into the YouTube interface, allowing you to capture insights without ever looking away from the video. 🚀 KEY FEATURES: Instant Timestamps: Press 'a' while watching to instantly insert a [MM:SS] timestamp on a new line. Option to automatically pause video when you take a note. Click-to-Seek: Click any timestamp in your notes to jump the video directly to that moment. Distraction-Free Mode: Automatically hides "Related Videos" and "Recommended" sidebars so you can focus on learning. One-Click Export: Copy your notes formatted with the Video Title, Channel Name, and URL—ready for Notion, Obsidian, or your favorite note app. Local & Private: Your notes are stored securely on your machine. No account or login is required. 📖 HOW TO USE: Open any YouTube video. The TubeNotes panel appears in the sidebar where "Related Videos" used to be. Press 'a' to add a timestamp (when not typing). Use settings in the extension popup to decide if you want to automatically pause when taking a note. Click 'Copy' when finished to grab your formatted study guide. Perfect for: Students, researchers, developers, and lifelong learners who want to turn YouTube into a serious educational tool.