Summarize a YouTube Video From Your Desktop.

Jarvis (getjarvis.eu) is a desktop AI assistant that reads a YouTube video so you do not have to. Each Jarvis connector action can be set to Always allow, Ask before running, or Blocked, so reading and sending are separate. Press Cmd+/ on macOS or Ctrl+/ on Windows with the video open and ask for a summary, the transcript, or an answer about what was said. Screen awareness works on demand, so nothing is captured until you ask.

Pull the transcript or captions from a video, including auto-generated ones Get video info — title, channel, description, duration, upload date, and view/like counts Summarize a video and pull out key points, chapters, and quotable timestamps Answer specific questions about a video using its transcript and metadata Search YouTube for videos on a topic and compare titles, channels, and length before you open one Read a channel's recent uploads or a playlist's video list

Works across other apps too? — Yes. Jarvis can use a video's transcript alongside Notion, Docs, Slack, local files, and memory when you connect them.

Has persistent memory? — Yes. Jarvis has local encrypted memory for preferences, projects, people, and past decisions.

Costs anything extra? — Jarvis starts with a free plan of 40 requests every week (plus a 7-day full Pro trial), then paid Jarvis plans when it becomes part of your day.

Available on the platform you use? — Jarvis runs as a desktop assistant for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with connector support depending on platform and provider.

Works from the app you are already in? — Yes. Press ⌘/ on Mac or Ctrl+/ on Windows/Linux and ask from the current screen.

Does Jarvis replace YouTube's own summaries and chapters? Not always. YouTube's built-in chapters and summaries can be useful when you are already inside YouTube. Jarvis is for the wider workflow: asking from your screen, using memory, and turning a video into notes, answers, or tasks in the other apps you work in.

How much does Jarvis cost for YouTube use? Jarvis starts with a free plan of 40 requests every week and a 7-day full Pro trial. Paid plans are for people using it every day.

Can Jarvis edit my channel, upload videos, or change my watch history? No. Jarvis only reads public video data, transcripts, and metadata, plus comments and stats if you add an optional YouTube Data API key. It never touches your channel, uploads, or watch history.

Does Jarvis need me to log into YouTube? No. Video info, transcripts, search, and playlists all work without logging in. Comments and stats need an optional YouTube Data API key, which is not required for most requests.

Does this work for YouTube Shorts and livestream replays? Yes for Shorts and for finished livestream replays, since both carry a normal video URL. A stream still in progress may not have finished captions yet, and not every video has subtitles available.

Can I ask a question about the YouTube video I am watching? Yes. With the video open, press ⌘/ on Mac or Ctrl+/ on Windows and Linux and ask your question — whether it covers a topic, what was said about a detail, or whether the rest is worth watching. Jarvis reads the transcript of the video on screen and answers in place, so you never have to leave the page or scrub the timeline.

Can Jarvis summarize a video without me leaving the page? Yes. Ask from the tab you are already in and Jarvis pulls the transcript and returns the key points with timestamps, right there. No copying the link into a separate summarizer and no switching windows — the summary comes to you where the video is playing.

What models does Jarvis use for YouTube queries? Jarvis routes requests to strong frontier models for the job, and can use voice mode, screen context, memory, and connected-app context together when the request needs it.

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