ScribeShot
Product updates
Changelog
Every ScribeShot release, newest first. The current version is v2.0.5. ScribeShot updates itself, so you do not need to download a new build by hand.
v2.0.5
23 September 2026- Expanded YouTube video import to seamlessly support YouTube Shorts and live stream URLs, with immediate link validation.
- Accelerated video lesson setup by retrieving video details faster and adding timeouts to prevent stuck transcript downloads.
- Replaced technical error messages with clear, customer-friendly guidance for private, restricted, or blocked YouTube videos.
- Added context-aware recovery guidance across the Home screen and lesson views so only relevant retry options appear.
- Improved transcript selection by showing readable caption language names and filtering out live chat replay tracks.
- Protected trial allowances so unsuccessful video additions never consume a trial lesson credit.
- Fixed an issue where folders for removed video lessons could unintentionally reappear during library synchronization.
v2.0.4
21 September 2026- Improved background video processing with unified Activity queue tracking and clearer error guidance.
- Enhanced progress indicators during AI note generation and transcript downloads to provide real-time updates.
- Added visible background generation and refresh states for Learning Concepts, practice quizzes, and Mind Maps.
- Strengthened video workflow resilience to preserve cancelled states and queued tasks across application restarts.
- Added an attention section on the Home screen to easily review and retry interrupted video downloads.
v2.0.3
14 September 2026- Added a direct action in video source previews to open the full video note with one click.
- Consolidated video preview timestamps to eliminate duplicate moment citations within the same second.
- Added curated learning concepts, quizzes, and structured notes for featured video lessons.
- Added comprehensive Knowledge Base documentation and downloadable study templates.
v2.0.2
7 September 2026- Knowledge Base with library-wide Search, Ask Knowledge Base, evidence navigation, filters, and Test Me.
- Learning Concepts that organize durable ideas from chapter knowledge with source timestamps and screenshot evidence.
- Per-video quizzes plus library-level active-recall assessment and weak-topic tracking.
- Jumper / Key Moments visual teaching reel connecting source moments with concise narration.
- Completely local-first AI runtime with on-device model execution and offline privacy.
v1.59.0
21 August 2026- Added PDF Export functionality for video notes and visual summaries.
v1.58.1
1 August 2026- Better Chapters, better summary and better mindmaps.
- Improved license checks.
- Updated application branding and icons for a refreshed look.
- Fixed visual diagram rendering in screenshot analysis.
- Improved video playback stability during chapter highlights.
- Fixed data cleanup when deleting video lessons.
v1.57.0
28 July 2026- Added a Help & Community section in Settings with a link to the ScribeShot Discord.
- Log viewer and error screens now link directly to Discord for instant support.
- Made update popups dismissible so users can choose when to install updates.
v1.56.0
26 July 2026- Added automated video highlights walkthrough mode with natural speech transitions.
- Highlight walkthroughs automatically select high-quality system voices with speed controls in Settings.
- Added playback controls and smooth narration transitions for video highlights.
- Updated the highlights overview and popup card layout for a cleaner look.
- Archiving an active video automatically opens the next lesson in sequence.
- Fixed license verification network checks to prevent showing trial limits to licensed users.
v1.55.0
21 July 2026- Simplified video highlights into a single automated walkthrough mode.
- Added a Recreate highlights button to refresh video highlight narrations on demand.
v1.54.0
19 July 2026- Added pre-packaged notes, transcripts, and study guides for featured videos to get started immediately.
- Improved connection reliability for YouTube video and transcript downloads.
- Adjusted background contrast and theme styling for better readability.
- General stability and performance improvements.
v1.53.0
11 July 2026- Added background processing queues so newly added videos wait their turn without interrupting active work.
- Free trial video tracking improvements: failed processing or re-adding videos no longer uses extra trial slots.
- Reopening an already processed video avoids repeating processing steps.
- AI notes remain visible while ScribeShot refreshes content in the background.
v1.52.0
6 July 2026- Saved video details now capture cleaner channel and creator metadata.
- Video titles update reliably after YouTube details finish loading.
- Returning to a video after background processing avoids redundant background work.
v1.51.0
6 July 2026- ScribeShot now opens without requiring a license key — try 3 free videos with full AI notes, summaries, and chapters.
- Live screenshot analysis: captures definitions, extracted text, visual diagrams, and updates in real time.
- Chat history and video settings save with higher reliability, displaying inline screenshot references in chat.
- Clearer trial usage indicators on the Home screen and instant license key activation in Settings.
- Updated application storage for improved reliability and data safety.
v1.50.0
4 July 2026- Smoother first-start experience with a polished launch screen, guided AI setup, and an optional demo video.
v1.49.0
3 July 2026- ScribeShot Chat finds relevant transcript moments more accurately when answering questions.
- Improved YouTube video playback reliability in the macOS app.
v1.48.0
30 June 2026- ScribeShot Chat can now use captured screenshot details to provide more detailed answers.
v1.47.0
29 June 2026- Chat searches relevant screenshots, diagrams, and on-screen text when answering questions.
- Improved mind map generation quality, key concept focus, and clean Markdown formatting for local AI models.
- Screenshot analysis captures cleaner titles, key terms, and visual topic context.
v1.46.0
23 June 2026- Cropping a screenshot automatically refreshes its visual analysis to match the cropped region.
v1.45.0
22 June 2026- Automatic background screenshot analysis with detailed modal popup view.
- Added Settings guidance explaining screenshot analysis in AI chat answers.
v1.44.0
21 June 2026- Added a closed captions toggle button to the video player controls.
- Fixed loading state indicators while refreshing summaries.
v1.43.0
19 June 2026- Added license key activation, offline license support, and background validation.
- Fixed automatic summary, chapter, and note creation for long videos.
- Improved note heading styling and fixed cropping errors on custom aspect ratios.
v1.42.0
15 June 2026- Timestamps inside notes are now easier to click for seeking directly in the video player.
- Moved chapter generation status messages into the Chapters tab for better visibility.
v1.41.0
13 June 2026- AI Notes now use collapsible section cards with expand and collapse controls.
- AI Notes sections remain expanded while capturing screenshots.
v1.40.0
11 June 2026- Added a Favorite button beside the video title to bookmark key lessons.
- Improved button alignment next to video titles.
v1.39.0
9 June 2026- Standardized note timestamps for consistent video seeking across the app.
- Screenshots now file under the correct note section headings more reliably.
- Local AI chapter generation works more reliably for shorter videos.
- Improved video folder organization, file path handling, and background processing stability.
v1.30.0
3 June 2026- Performance optimizations, memory reductions, and stability fixes across video processing and local AI models.
v1.20.0
24 May 2026- Background processing stability, transcript parsing speedups, and app startup optimizations.
v1.12.0
16 May 2026- Simplified the interface to make ScribeShot easier to use.
- Improved app speed and responsiveness.
- Refreshed button and layout styling for a cleaner experience.
- Maintenance updates and bug fixes.
v1.1.0
28 April 2026- Added automatic app updates and update distribution configuration.
- Improved app packaging and version management.
v1.0.0
20 April 2026- Initial ScribeShot release.
- Added video processing, AI transcripts, screenshot capture, and structured Markdown notes.
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