Seed - Youtube to Obsidian

Seed - Youtube to Obsidian

Chrome extension that provides AI-powered YouTube video summaries in Markdown format for efficient note-taking.

About Seed - Youtube to Obsidian

Seed is a powerful Chrome extension that transforms YouTube videos into clear, structured Markdown summaries. Compatible with over 30 languages, it helps users capture key insights quickly and organize them efficiently. Download your summaries directly for use in Obsidian or other note-taking applications, saving time and enhancing learning.

How to Use

Install the Seed Chrome extension. Play a YouTube video, click the Seed icon in your browser toolbar, and wait for the AI to generate a concise, organized summary for easy saving and reference.

Features

  • Exports summaries in Markdown format compatible with Obsidian and other note apps
  • Seamless browser integration for quick video summarization
  • Customizable summary styles, including bullet points or paragraphs
  • AI-driven summaries for YouTube videos
  • Supports over 30 languages for global use

Use Cases

  • Organizing video content with detailed summaries
  • Capturing insights from educational videos or tutorials
  • Creating research notes from YouTube content
  • Generating quick summaries for study or work projects

Best For

Note-takersStudentsYouTube content consumersResearchersContent creatorsObsidian users

Pros

  • Speeds up research with automatic video summaries
  • Integrates easily with Obsidian and note-taking apps
  • Supports multiple languages for global users
  • Offers a free plan for basic use
  • Customizable summary formats for flexibility

Cons

  • Limited free summaries per month
  • Requires videos to have captions or subtitles
  • Currently available only as a desktop Chrome extension

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.

Free Plan

Includes background YouTube summarization, Markdown export, support for 30+ languages, summary customization, and 10 free summaries per month.

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Unlimited Monthly

$2 per month

All free features plus unlimited summaries, early access to premium tools like article summaries and Notion integration, and priority support. Cancel anytime.

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Unlimited Yearly

$10 per year

Includes all features of the monthly plan with unlimited summaries, early access to premium features, and dedicated support.

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FAQs

What is Seed and how does it work?
Seed is a Chrome extension that quickly summarizes YouTube videos and saves the results in Markdown format, ideal for Obsidian and other note apps. Simply open a video, click the Seed icon, and receive a structured summary.
Is Seed free to use?
Yes, Seed offers a free plan with 10 summaries each month. For unlimited access, upgrade to the annual or monthly premium plans.
Can Seed summarize videos without captions?
Seed requires captions or subtitles to generate summaries. If a video lacks them, the extension cannot produce a summary.
Can I customize the summary format?
Yes, you can choose between bullet points and paragraph styles, adjust the length, and add custom prompts for personalized summaries.
Where can I save my summaries?
Summaries are saved in Markdown format directly to your device. Many users store them in Obsidian, Logseq, or other note-taking platforms.
What languages does Seed support?
Seed supports over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and many more.
Is my data secure with Seed?
Absolutely. Seed processes data locally or via secure APIs, ensuring your personal information remains private and not stored on servers.
Can I use Seed on mobile devices?
Currently, Seed is only available as a Chrome extension for desktop. A mobile version is in development for iOS and Android devices.
What should I do if I encounter issues?
If you face any problems, contact our support team through the help page or email for prompt assistance.