Get the value of long YouTube videos — without watching them.
Chat with YouTube videos. Ask questions, get summaries, compare multiple videos, and jump straight to the part you need — all backed by AI and clickable timestamps.
Works with any channel, playlist, or subscription. No subscription required — pay once, use your own OpenAI key, and only pay for what you actually use.
Get Lifetime Access →| Feature | Other Tools | Too Long; Didn’t View |
|---|---|---|
| Chat-style Q&A | ✘ Summaries only | ✔ Ask natural language questions |
| Multi-video comparison | ✘ One video at a time | ✔ Cross-query channels & playlists |
| Clickable timestamps | ✘ Often missing | ✔ Jump straight to the source |
| Desktop app | ✘ Usually web/extension | ✔ Fast, reliable, organised |
| Ownership & cost control | ✘ Subscription bundled | ✔ One-time payment + BYO OpenAI key |
“It’s not just a summary tool — it’s a searchable, chat-able library of your YouTube knowledge.”
Setup is simple — if you can chat with AI, you can use Too Long; Didn’t View. Using your own API key just means you only pay for what you use, keeping costs low.
Yes. Every answer comes with clickable timestamps, so you can verify or explore further instantly.
You control the cost — your OpenAI key is pay-per-use. Typical usage costs are often just a few dollars per month, far cheaper than subscription-based alternatives.
You could — but it’s slow, messy, and doesn’t let you query multiple videos at once. Too Long; Didn’t View turns hours of video into a structured, interactive knowledge base.
Windows and Mac — built for speed, reliability, and long-form video workflows, not fragile browser extensions.
Ask natural-language questions and get clear answers from any YouTube video. Skip filler, intros, or off-topic content — instantly find exactly what you need.
Ask one question across entire playlists, channels, or tagged collections. Discover patterns, contradictions, and consensus in seconds.
Every AI response includes direct timestamps. Jump straight to the part of the video where the topic is discussed, and verify answers instantly.
Bring in subscriptions, playlists, and channels directly. Work with content you already follow — no extra setup.
Tag videos by topic or project and create cross-video conversations. Turn your YouTube library into a searchable, structured knowledge base.
No subscriptions, no hidden costs. Pay once for lifetime access, use your own OpenAI key, and save hundreds compared to other tools.
Native desktop app built for speed, reliability, and long-form workflows. Avoid browser limits and fragile extensions.
You don’t need another summary tool. You need answers. Too Long; Didn’t View turns YouTube into something you can finally use efficiently.
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