Overview
watchLess is a Chrome extension that lets you search inside any YouTube video and jump straight to the exact moment you need. It provides AI-powered answers with timestamps, eliminating the need to scrub through long videos.
Key Features
- Search inside any YouTube video: Type a question or topic and get a direct answer pulled from the video transcript with a clickable timestamp. First search is free with no account needed.
- AI-powered video summaries: Get concise summaries, key takeaways, action items, and notable insights for any YouTube video. First summary is free.
- Chat with the video (Pro): Ask follow-up questions and dig deeper into content. Great for long interviews, lectures, tutorials, and podcasts.
- Clickable timestamp navigation: Every answer comes with a timestamp. Click to jump directly to that point.
- Works on YouTube directly: A search bar appears on the YouTube player so you never have to leave the page.
How to Use
- Go to any YouTube video
- Click the watchLess icon or use the search pill on the player
- Type a question, topic, or keyword
- Get a direct answer with the exact timestamp
- Click the timestamp to jump there instantly
Pricing
- Free (no account): 1 free transcript search, 1 free AI summary
- Free account: 5 searches per day, 3 summaries per day
- Pro ($10/month): Unlimited searches and summaries, chat about any video, full video history
