LibreAI / Video / youtube_summarizer
// video ยท DevRico003/youtube_summarizer

youtube_summarizer

Self-hosted video: a modern next.js-based tool for ai-powered youtube vide.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 217 starsโ‘‚ 63 forksMITupdated 2026-01
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

youtube_summarizer is an open-source video project by DevRico003 (DevRico003/youtube_summarizer on GitHub). It has 217 GitHub stars and 63 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 29 January 2026.

GitHub stars
217
Forks
63
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
29 January 2026
Category
Video
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Install dependencies

    Pull in the Node packages the app needs.

  3. Configure the project

    Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.

  4. Run it

    Start the development or production server.

// features

Why people love it

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Llm

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Multilingual

Built around multilingual for a focused workflow.

Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine โ€” no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/DevRico003/youtube_summarizer.git
  2. Install

    Install Node dependencies.

    cd youtube_summarizer && npm install
  3. Start

    Run the application.

    cd youtube_summarizer && npm start
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does youtube_summarizer do?

It a modern Next.js-based tool for AI-powered YouTube video summarization. Features smart chapter detection with clickable timestamps, multi-language support (EN, DE, FR, ES, IT), visual chapter timelines, and full transcript access with markdown export, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is youtube_summarizer free to use?

Yes โ€” the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install youtube_summarizer?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is youtube_summarizer written in?

It is primarily written in TypeScript, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with youtube_summarizer?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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