# SummYT - Summarize YouTube Videos

> Summarize videos from YouTube using AI. Adds a button below any YouTube video for generating a summary using AI.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/summyt-video-summarizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/summyt-video-summarizer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `summyt-video-summarizer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jarle Mathiesen
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 262
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 2.33 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-11
- **First published:** 2023-12-28
- **Size:** 15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/summyt-video-summarizer/)
- **Website:** [https://summyt.app](https://summyt.app/)

## Description

SummYT adds a smart, one-click summary button below any YouTube video or podcast so you can instantly generate concise AI-powered summaries. Quickly skim main points, access linked timestamps to jump to the most relevant moments, and decide whether to watch the full video.

Save and export high-quality summaries to Notion, Evernote, Obsidian or any note app to build a searchable second brain. All summaries are stored for later review, and new users receive free Summary Credits to try the extension. SummYT is ideal for learners, researchers, and busy viewers who want to skip filler, capture key takeaways, and boost productivity when consuming video content.

## Rankings

- #7,228 — Overall
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## Permissions and access

### Host permissions

- `https://*.youtube.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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