Youtube Transcript AI Summary
Summarize any YouTube video in seconds, with OpenAI, Claude or Gemini.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
The extension is offered as Add to Chrome for free, with no account needed to start for free, and a Pro plan link is shown without amounts on the pages read, so no charge fact is recorded. Summaries use the user's own API keys for OpenAI, Claude or Gemini, so model cost depends on the user's own keys.
- Free allowance
The extension is offered as Add to Chrome for free, with no account needed to start for free, and a Pro plan link is shown without amounts on the pages read, so no charge fact is recorded.
- Best suited to
YouTube viewers that want instant, intelligent summaries of transcripts without watching the whole video.; Learners that want summaries in their preferred language, with custom prompts for bullet points, key takeaways, timestamps or deep dives.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
YouTube viewers that want instant, intelligent summaries of transcripts without watching the whole video.; Learners that want summaries in their preferred language, with custom prompts for bullet points, key takeaways, timestamps or deep dives.
Limits and trade-offs
Summaries use the user's own API keys for OpenAI, Claude or Gemini, so users without their own keys cannot use the model-powered summaries as presented.; The tool works on YouTube pages, so it does not summarize non-YouTube content as presented.
Plans and free allowances
The extension is offered as Add to Chrome for free, with no account needed to start for free, and a Pro plan link is shown without amounts on the pages read, so no charge fact is recorded. Summaries use the user's own API keys for OpenAI, Claude or Gemini, so model cost depends on the user's own keys.
Evidence
Youtube Transcript AI Summary Chrome Web Store ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), AISummary homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Youtube Transcript AI Summary
AISummary, listed as Youtube Transcript AI Summary, is a Chrome extension and AI-powered YouTube companion: summarize any YouTube video in seconds with instant, intelligent summaries of YouTube transcripts using OpenAI, Claude or Gemini, and never sit through a long video just to find one key insight. It provides four core features for processing long-form content: automatic AI summary, multi-AI support with the user's own API keys for full control over cost and model choice, custom prompts for bullet points, key takeaways, timestamps or deep-dive analysis, and long video support with smart chunking for hour-long lectures, documentaries and podcasts. It also offers multi-language summaries and one-click copy or export to Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs or anywhere else. The Web Store listing cites 20,000 users and a 4.2 rating from 79 ratings, with the publisher's listed website aisummary.app.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Youtube Transcript AI Summary
- YouTube viewers that want a quick summary, transcript insight or key takeaway without watching the full video.
- Learners that want long lectures, documentaries and podcasts summarized with custom prompts and export.
When to choose something else
- Users without their own OpenAI, Claude or Gemini API keys, since summaries use the user's own keys for cost and model control.
- Users that need summaries of non-YouTube content, since the tool is presented for YouTube pages.
A practical starting workflow
- Install the extension in Chrome or Firefox in one click, with no account needed to start for free.
- Open any YouTube video; the AI Summary panel appears automatically in the sidebar.
- Click Summarize and let the chosen model read the transcript and return a clean, actionable summary.
- Copy or export the summary as text to Notion, Obsidian, Google Docs or anywhere else.
Check before committing
- Summaries use the user's own API keys, so model cost depends on the user's own provider account.
- The Web Store listing cites 20,000 users and a 4.2 rating from 79 ratings, which are listing figures, not verified counts.
- No account is needed to start for free, and the extension works on every YouTube page in the browser.
Common questions
What is Youtube Transcript AI Summary?
It is a Chrome extension and AI-powered YouTube companion: it summarizes any YouTube video in seconds using OpenAI, Claude or Gemini.
How does AISummary work?
Install the extension, open any YouTube video, and click Summarize: the chosen model reads the transcript and returns a clean, actionable summary.
Do I need my own API keys?
Yes: multi-AI support uses the user's own API keys for OpenAI, Claude or Gemini, giving full control over cost and model choice.
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