Yt-sum 1.15 beta
A powerful Chrome extension that offers in-depth summaries, bias analysis, and fact-checking for YouTube videos.
About Yt-sum 1.15 beta
This browser extension enhances your YouTube viewing experience by providing detailed summaries, bias detection, counterpoints, fact checks, and logical fallacy analysis. It analyzes video transcripts, titles, and durations to deliver comprehensive insights while respecting user privacy by avoiding data collection and analytics.
How to Use
Install the extension, open a YouTube video with available transcripts, and it will automatically analyze the content. Results, including summaries and bias insights, appear in a new tab for easy review.
Features
Automatic YouTube video summarization
Bias and sentiment analysis
Generation of counterpoints
Fact-checking of claims
Detection of logical fallacies
Comments section summarization
Use Cases
Evaluate alternative perspectives and counterarguments
Verify the factual accuracy of video claims
Identify logical fallacies within arguments
Quickly grasp the main points of videos
Summarize discussion comments
Detect biases in video content
Best For
Fact-checkersResearchersStudentsJournalistsCritical thinkers analyzing YouTube content
Pros
Supports critical evaluation of information
Provides insights into different viewpoints
Includes comment section summaries
Prioritizes user privacy by avoiding data storage
Delivers detailed analysis of videos
Saves time with content summaries
Cons
Analysis accuracy depends on transcript quality
May need permission to access YouTube data
Requires available video transcripts
Still in development; some errors may occur
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Yt-sum 1.15 beta
What permissions are necessary for the extension?
It needs access to video titles, durations, transcripts, and permission to display analysis results in a new tab.
Is my data stored or tracked by the extension?
No data is stored or tracked. User privacy is fully protected.
How does the extension access video transcripts?
Transcripts are scraped directly from the open YouTube tab; automated retrieval is limited due to restrictions.
What is the maximum video length the extension supports?
It effectively handles videos up to 60 minutes, using a token limit of 4096 for analysis.