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Chrome Extension for YouTube
Get the point of any YouTube video in seconds.
BoltBrief summarizes videos, analyzes comments, and even handles videos without subtitles. All without leaving YouTube.
- One-click AI summaries right inside YouTube
- Comment insights: see what viewers are really saying
- Works even on videos without subtitles
Summaries generated
No prompts, no setup
Feature highlights
Everything you need to research YouTube faster
More than a summary tool. BoltBrief gives you the full picture: key points, audience reactions, and content that other tools simply can't reach.
One-click summaries, right where you watch
No tab-switching, no copy-pasting URLs. Click the BoltBrief button on any YouTube video and get a clean, structured summary in seconds.
- Works on watch pages and video cards
- Structured output with key points and timeline
- Cached results for instant revisits
AI-powered comment insights
Stop scrolling through hundreds of comments. BoltBrief reads them for you and surfaces the sentiment, highlights, and discussions that matter.
- Summarizes audience sentiment and key opinions
- Surfaces the most valuable discussions
- Saves hours of manual comment reading
No subtitles? No problem.
Most summarizers give up when a video has no captions. BoltBrief uses advanced video analysis to summarize these videos, so your research never hits a dead end.
- AI video analysis for videos without subtitles
- Works with lectures, podcasts, and foreign-language content
- Same structured output as subtitle-based summaries
How it works
From video to key points in three steps
Install once, then summarize any video without leaving YouTube.
Add BoltBrief to Chrome, then click the summary button on any YouTube video.
Get structured key points, timeline, and takeaways in seconds. No prompt needed.
Explore the full transcript, read comment insights, or analyze videos without subtitles.
Pricing
Start free, upgrade when you need more
Every plan includes AI-powered summaries. Upgrade to unlock comment insights, multiple summary styles, and video analysis for videos without subtitles.
Monthly Yearly Save 17%
Basic
Free
Try it out with 30 video mins a day
- 30 mins of video/day
- Multi-language Output
- Transcript viewer
- Caption-free videos
- Summary Styles
- Comment Summaries
- Email Support
Plus
$5.83/mo 17% OFF
$6.99/mo Save $14 when billed yearly For regular watching and faster catch-up
- Unlimited video summaries
- Comment Summaries
- Multi-language Output
- Summary Styles
- Transcript viewer
- Email Support
- Caption-free videos
Pro
$12.49/mo 17% OFF
$14.99/mo Save $30 when billed yearly Unlock caption-free video summaries
- Unlimited video summaries
- Caption-free videos
- Comment Summaries
- Multi-language Output
- Summary Styles
- Transcript viewer
- Priority Support
No-caption minutes reset monthly (no rollover). Basic includes 30 video mins/day (resets daily).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
How do I install BoltBrief?
BoltBrief will be available on the Chrome Web Store soon. Once the listing is live, you'll be able to install it in one click directly from this page.
What types of videos can BoltBrief summarize?
BoltBrief works with any YouTube video that has subtitles or captions, in any language. With a Pro plan, you can also summarize videos that have no subtitles at all, using advanced video analysis.
What's the difference between Plus and Pro?
Plus gives you unlimited summaries, comment insights, and multiple summary styles. Pro includes everything in Plus, and adds the ability to summarize videos without subtitles using video analysis, plus priority support.
Can I use my own API key?
Yes! BoltBrief offers an optional add-on that lets you bring your own API key and choose which AI model to use. Currently supported: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Is my data safe?
BoltBrief processes videos on-demand and does not store your viewing history. All payments are handled securely through Stripe.
How does billing work?
Plans are billed monthly or yearly through Stripe. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime from within the extension. No emails or support tickets needed.
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