ScribeShot
YouTube Notes with Screenshots for Mac
Most AI YouTube note-takers only process spoken transcripts. Anything shown on screen — whiteboard equations, presentation slides, code blocks, or architecture diagrams — is lost. ScribeShot captures YouTube screenshots as you watch and places each frame under the matching timestamp in plain Markdown notes.
Why transcripts alone fail for visual video learning
When you watch a coding tutorial, a university math lecture, or a system architecture talk, the most critical information is presented visually. Transcripts frequently record narration like “As you can see on this slide...” or “If we trace this function...” without capturing the actual diagram or code block on screen.
ScribeShot solves this by pairing speech transcription with real-time frame capture. With one click while watching, ScribeShot snaps the video frame, runs vision AI over it, and embeds the image directly into your note file under the correct timestamp header.
Key capabilities of screenshot-aware video notes
- Inline Timestamp Alignment: Screenshots land directly under the note section covering that exact timestamp range in the video.
- AI Vision Analysis: Text, code, and diagrams inside captured frames are indexed alongside transcript text.
- Visual Video Chat: Ask questions about the video and receive answers supported by inline screenshot previews as visual proof.
- Obsidian & Markdown Compatibility: Notes and images save to a local folder on your Mac, fully readable in Obsidian, VS Code, or Typora.
- Offline Local Inference: Run the built-in Gemma 4 vision model completely offline on your Mac with zero monthly fees.
How it works
- Paste a YouTube link: ScribeShot fetches the transcript and generates structured chapters and notes.
- Snap key moments: Click 📸 whenever a slide, diagram, or code snippet appears on screen.
- Review visual notes: Your notes render with crisp inline screenshots, timestamp links, and expandable mind maps.
Transcript-only vs Screenshot-aware notes
| Feature | Transcript-only summarizers | ScribeShot Visual Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Captures slides & diagrams | No | Yes, inline with notes |
| Extracts code from screen | No | Yes, vision AI indexed |
| Answers chat with visual proof | No | Yes, screenshot previews shown |
| Stored in local Markdown files | Cloud database | Local Mac folder |
| Works offline without API key | Requires cloud service | Local Gemma 4 model |
Common questions
How do screenshots get placed under the right timestamp?
When you click screenshot while watching, ScribeShot records the player position and inserts the image under the section heading covering that timestamp range.
Can I search text inside screenshots?
Yes. ScribeShot analyzes text, diagrams, and code inside captured frames using vision AI, so you can search screenshot content in chat.
Are screenshots saved as local image files?
Yes. Screenshots save directly to your local ScribeShot notes folder beside the Markdown file.
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