Turn any YouTube video into structured notes

Stop rewatching videos. Capture key ideas and screenshots in seconds. Local-first.

No signup • Paste a link • See results in 10s

ScribeShot application interface

How it works in 3 simple steps

Get structured, searchable notes from any YouTube video in seconds.

1

Paste YouTube Link

Paste any URL. ScribeShot instantly downloads the transcript.

2

Auto AI Generation

AI instantly outlines chapters, notes, and summaries.

3

Capture Screenshots

Play the video and snap screenshots directly into your notes.

One workspace for all your video learning workflows

Explore the ScribeShot application interface and see how it works in practice.

AI-Powered Study Notes

Turn long YouTube videos and dense lectures into clean, beautifully structured study guides automatically.

  • Clean Markdown formatting with visual structure
  • Structured takeaways and bulleted summaries
  • Auto-places your screenshots under matching section timestamps
ScribeShot AI-powered Study Notes and screenshot capture interface

Interactive Mind Mapping

Convert transcripts into clean, dynamic mind maps. Perfect for visual learners to understand links between concepts.

  • Auto-generates structured visual hierarchy from transcripts
  • Expand and collapse nodes to drill into specifics
  • Clicking nodes jumps directly to the matching video moment
ScribeShot Interactive Mind Mapping dashboard screen

Smart Chapters & Timestamps

Navigate through tutorials without scrubbing. Chapters align 100% perfectly with the video timeline.

  • Dual-phase correction engine yields exact timestamps
  • Monotonically sorted section indices
  • Instant click-to-play timeline jumping
ScribeShot Perfect Timestamp Chapters timeline view

Video Chat & Screenshot RAG

Chat with the video's transcript. ScribeShot scores and reads the text and diagrams inside your screenshots to reply.

  • Searches visual assets using lexical & semantic vector indexing
  • Auto-embeds matching screenshot images in assistant replies
  • Ideal for outlining steps and debugging code snippets
ScribeShot Screenshot-RAG chatbot interface screen

Offline Local LLMs & BYO Key

No ongoing monthly subscription fees. Run AI entirely offline on your computer or connect your OpenAI API key.

  • Packages a local, offline llama.cpp model runner
  • Bring Your Own Key for incredibly cheap OpenAI cloud processing
  • Completely private—your data never leaves your computer
ScribeShot Offline local LLM setup screen

Local-First Note Folders

ScribeShot organizes your transcripts, screenshots, chats, and markdown notes in tidy local directories on your disk.

  • Structured data model inside standard video-notes folders
  • Zero reliance on third-party cloud database servers
  • Export and share notes in plain, standard Markdown format
ScribeShot local folder organization data model layout screen

All you need to transform your learning

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See ScribeShot in action

Fully interactive — click anything to explore the real app experience.

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This is a fully interactive mockup with static data — no real video is processed.

A local-first tool built for focused learning

Why I built ScribeShot

I learn a lot from YouTube, and I wanted a fast way to take notes with screenshots — then review them later, or just chat with the video to ask something specific.

So I built ScribeShot, in the open. It runs on a local LLM with zero setup and zero cost — no OpenAI key needed — and everything stays on your computer. If something breaks or you want a feature, message me; you'll be talking to the person who wrote the code.

Your data never leaves your machine

Bring your own OpenAI key or run fully local — everything stays on your computer. No server, no account.

Pay once, own it forever

A one-time purchase, not a subscription — no per-video fees, no monthly bill, ever.

Built and supported by one person

Independently made and actively developed — your bug reports and requests go straight to the developer.

Local‑first. Your notes stay yours.

ScribeShot saves your notes and screenshots directly to your computer. No cloud lock‑in. Work offline. Back up with any tool you like.

FAQ

Can ScribeShot run fully offline?

Yes! ScribeShot features a built-in Local LLM Engine that lets you run lightweight models (such as Gemma or Llama) directly on your local CPU/GPU. No data leaves your machine.

Do I need an OpenAI API key?

It is optional! You can plug in your own OpenAI API key for maximum quality and speed, or use ScribeShot's built-in Local LLM runner to generate notes fully offline.

Is my OpenAI API key stored on a server?

No. ScribeShot is a local-first application. Your OpenAI API key is encrypted and stored safely inside your machine's secure system keychain.

Do I need a subscription?

No. It’s a one-time purchase with a lifetime license. You own the software forever.

How do screenshots auto-embed?

Click 📸 while watching to snap a slide or code. ScribeShot's AI vision analyzes the screen content and auto-embeds the screenshot under the corresponding timestamp in your notes.

How does the video chat work?

You can chat interactively with any video. ScribeShot indexes long video transcripts and uses smart keyword retrieval to feed relevant context to your local LLM or OpenAI.

Simple pricing, pay once

Free Trial

$0 3 evaluation videos
3 lifetime videos processed
3 screenshots per video
Local storage + playback
Bring your own key or run local
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Best Value

ScribeShot Pro

$29 One-time license + applicable tax at checkout
Use code BETA50 for 50% off during beta.
Unlimited videos processed
Unlimited screenshots
Local storage + playback
Bring your own key or run local
Unlimited AI chat messages
Full Mind Maps unlocked
No monthly fees or subscription
Lifetime access & updates
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