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younotes

A Chrome extension for writing & saving notes inside the YouTube player.

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Techstack

  • TypeScript — Strongly typed extension logic and maintainable codebase
  • HTML / CSS — Lightweight, responsive UI embedded directly into YouTube
  • Webpack — Bundling and build pipeline for Chrome extension deployment
  • Chrome Extension APIs — Content scripts, storage, and browser integration
  • Tiptap (Rich Text Editor) — Enables headings, bold, lists, images, and structured note-taking

Core Capabilities

younotes

  • In-Player Rich Text Notes
    Write fully formatted notes directly inside the YouTube video player (headings, bold, lists, etc.)

  • Timestamped & Visual Context
    Enhance notes with timestamps and embedded screenshots, allowing you to revisit exact moments with rich visual context

  • Persistent Video-Linked Notes
    Notes automatically save and reload whenever you revisit a video

  • Search & Organization
    Quickly find notes via the extension popup using search, sorting, and filtering

Use Cases

  1. Take structured notes while watching tutorials, lectures, or technical content
  2. Revisit important video segments instantly with timestamped and visual references
  3. Build a centralized knowledge base tied directly to video content
  4. Reinforce learning through repeated review (spaced repetition-style workflows)

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