YouTube Pro Tools (Compliant)

YouTube Pro Tools (No-Download)

Compliant toolkit: smart embed, clip links, chapters, notes, thumbnails & playlists — no video downloading.

Video & Controls
Tip: Works with youtube.com/watch, youtu.be/, and IDs.
Video will appear here
Chapters & Notes
No chapters added
No notes added
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'; return; } el.innerHTML = ""; chapters.sort((a,b)=>a.t-b.t).forEach((ch,i)=>{ const row = document.createElement('div'); row.className = 'note'; row.innerHTML = `${fmt(ch.t)}
${ch.title||('Chapter '+(i+1))}
`; el.appendChild(row); }); $$('#chapters [data-jump]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ const t = Number(e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-jump')); try{ player.seekTo(t, true); player.playVideo(); } catch(e) { console.error('Error jumping to chapter:', e); } })); $$('#chapters [data-del]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ const idx = Number(e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-del')); chapters.splice(idx,1); renderChapters(); })); } $('#addChapter').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ let t = Number($('#chapterTime').value); // If time is not provided, use current time if (isNaN(t) || t < 0) { try { t = Math.floor(player.getCurrentTime()); } catch(e) { alert('Enter a valid time in seconds or play a video first.'); return; } } const title = $('#chapterTitle').value.trim(); if(!title){ alert('Enter a chapter title.'); return; } chapters.push({t: Math.floor(t), title}); $('#chapterTime').value = ''; $('#chapterTitle').value = ''; renderChapters(); }); // Notes function renderNotes(){ const el = $('#notes'); if (notes.length === 0) { el.innerHTML = '
No notes added
'; return; } el.innerHTML = ""; notes.forEach((n,i)=>{ const row = document.createElement('div'); row.className = 'note'; row.innerHTML = `${n.ts ? fmt(n.ts) : '—'}
${n.text}
${n.ts !== null ? '' : ''} `; el.appendChild(row); }); $$('#notes [data-jump]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ const t = Number(e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-jump')); try{ player.seekTo(t, true); player.playVideo(); } catch(e) { console.error('Error jumping to note:', e); } })); $$('#notes [data-del]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ const idx = Number(e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-del')); notes.splice(idx,1); renderNotes(); })); } $('#addNote').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ let text = $('#noteText').value.trim(); if(!text) return; // Replace "@" with current time tag let ts = null; if(text.includes('@')){ try{ ts = Math.floor(player.getCurrentTime()); text = text.replaceAll('@', `[${fmt(ts)}]`); } catch(e) { console.error('Error getting current time:', e); } } notes.push({text, ts}); $('#noteText').value = ''; renderNotes(); }); $('#exportNotes').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ const data = { video: currentID, videoUrl: makeWatchURL(currentID), notes: notes, chapters: chapters, exportedAt: new Date().toISOString() }; const blob = new Blob([JSON.stringify(data, null, 2)], {type: 'application/json'}); const a = document.createElement('a'); a.href = URL.createObjectURL(blob); a.download = (currentID || 'notes') + '.yt-notes.json'; a.click(); setTimeout(() => URL.revokeObjectURL(a.href), 100); }); $('#clearNotes').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ if(confirm('Clear all notes and chapters?')){ notes = []; chapters = []; renderNotes(); renderChapters(); } }); // Playlist (localStorage) const PL_KEY = 'yt_pro_tools_playlist_v1'; function loadPL(){ try{ return JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(PL_KEY) || '[]'); } catch(e){ console.error('Error loading playlist:', e); return []; } } function savePL(arr){ try { localStorage.setItem(PL_KEY, JSON.stringify(arr)); } catch(e) { console.error('Error saving playlist:', e); } } function renderPL(){ const list = loadPL(); const el = $('#playlist'); if (list.length === 0) { el.innerHTML = '
Playlist is empty
'; return; } el.innerHTML = ''; list.forEach((it,idx)=>{ const row = document.createElement('div'); row.className = 'item'; row.innerHTML = `
${it.title || '(untitled)'}
${it.id}
`; el.appendChild(row); }); $$('#playlist [data-play]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ $('#ytInput').value = 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=' + e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-play'); loadVideo(); })); $$('#playlist [data-del]').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', e=>{ const idx = Number(e.currentTarget.getAttribute('data-del')); const list = loadPL(); list.splice(idx,1); savePL(list); renderPL(); })); } $('#savePL').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ if(!currentID){ alert('Load a video first.'); return; } const list = loadPL(); // Check if video already exists in playlist if (list.some(item => item.id === currentID)) { if (!confirm('This video is already in your playlist. Add it again?')) { return; } } list.unshift({ id: currentID, title: $('#plTitle').value.trim() || `Video ${currentID}`, added: new Date().toISOString() }); savePL(list); $('#plTitle').value = ''; renderPL(); }); $('#clearPL').addEventListener('click', ()=>{ if(confirm('Clear entire playlist?')){ savePL([]); renderPL(); } }); // Initial render renderPL(); // Keyboard shortcuts window.addEventListener('keydown', (e)=>{ if(['INPUT','TEXTAREA','SELECT'].includes(document.activeElement.tagName)) return; switch(e.code) { case 'Space': e.preventDefault(); if (playerReady) $('#play').click(); break; case 'ArrowLeft': if (playerReady) $('#rew').click(); break; case 'ArrowRight': if (playerReady) $('#ff').click(); break; case 'KeyL': if (playerReady) $('#loop').click(); break; case 'Comma': if (playerReady) $('#setStart').click(); break; case 'Period': if (playerReady) $('#setEnd').click(); break; } }); // Reflect clip inputs in meta $('#clipStart').addEventListener('input', e=>{ clipStart = Number(e.target.value)||0; $('#m_start').textContent = clipStart+'s'; }); $('#clipEnd').addEventListener('input', e=>{ clipEnd = Number(e.target.value)||0; $('#m_end').textContent = clipEnd+'s'; }); // Handle Enter key in URL input $('#ytInput').addEventListener('keypress', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter') { $('#loadBtn').click(); } }); // Initial state $('#ytInput').value = ''; disableControls();
How to Use YouTube Pro Tools

How to Use YouTube Pro Tools

A comprehensive guide to using the YouTube Pro Tools web application for enhanced YouTube video interaction without downloading content.

Getting Started

YouTube Pro Tools is a web-based application that enhances your YouTube experience with features like clip creation, chapters, notes, and more - all without downloading videos.

1

Access the Application

Open the YouTube Pro Tools application in your web browser. The interface is divided into two main sections:

  • Left panel: Video player and controls
  • Right panel: Metadata, thumbnails, and playlist
2

Load a YouTube Video

Enter a YouTube URL or Video ID in the input field and click "Load". The application supports:

// Supported formats: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ - https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ - dQw4w9WgXcQ (video ID only)
3

Use the Player Controls

Once the video is loaded, use the control buttons below the player:

  • Play/Pause: Start or pause playback
  • -5s / +5s: Rewind or fast forward 5 seconds
  • Loop: Toggle looping for a selected clip
  • Speed: Change playback speed (0.25x to 2x)
  • PiP: Open video in Picture-in-Picture mode
  • CC Toggle: Turn captions on/off (if available)

Creating Video Clips

One of the key features of YouTube Pro Tools is the ability to create and share video clips without downloading.

1

Set Clip Start and End Times

Use the "Set Start @ Now" and "Set End @ Now" buttons while the video is playing to mark the beginning and end of your clip.

Alternatively, manually enter the start and end times (in seconds) in the input fields.

2

Generate Shareable Link

Click "Generate Share Link" to create a YouTube URL that will play only your selected clip section.

Use "Copy Link" to copy the URL to your clipboard for sharing.

Tip: The generated link uses YouTube's built-in timestamp parameters, so it works anywhere YouTube videos are embedded.
3

Loop a Section

After setting start and end points, toggle the "Loop" button to continuously play the selected section.

Note: The loop feature may not work perfectly on all browsers due to YouTube API limitations.

Using Chapters and Notes

YouTube Pro Tools allows you to create custom chapters and notes for any YouTube video.

1

Add Chapters

Navigate to the "Chapters & Notes" section:

  • Enter a time (in seconds) or use the current playback time
  • Add a title for the chapter
  • Click "Add Chapter" to save it

Use the "Jump" button next to any chapter to navigate to that point in the video.

2

Take Notes

Use the notes feature to capture thoughts or important points:

  • Type your note in the text area
  • Use "@" to insert the current timestamp as [mm:ss]
  • Click "Add Note" to save it

Notes with timestamps will have a "Jump" button to navigate to that point in the video.

3

Export Your Data

Click "Export Notes (JSON)" to download all your chapters and notes as a JSON file.

This allows you to save your work and import it later if needed.

Keyboard Shortcuts

YouTube Pro Tools supports several keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation (when not typing in input fields):

Space Play/Pause
Rewind 5 seconds
Forward 5 seconds
L Toggle loop
, Set clip start
. Set clip end

Using Thumbnails and Playlists

1

Access Thumbnails

After loading a video, the right panel will display available thumbnails in different resolutions.

Click any thumbnail to view it in full size or use the download link to save it.

Tip: Thumbnails are served directly from YouTube's servers, so they're always available even if the video is taken down.
2

Create a Playlist

Build a personal playlist of videos within the application:

  • Load a video you want to save
  • Optionally edit the title in the input field
  • Click "Save to Playlist" to add it
  • Use the "Open" button next to any playlist item to load that video

Your playlist is saved in your browser's local storage and will persist between sessions.

Important Notes

Compliance Notice: This tool uses YouTube's official embed API and does not download video or audio content. It complies with YouTube's Terms of Service by only using publicly available interfaces.

Browser Compatibility

YouTube Pro Tools works best in modern browsers with JavaScript enabled:

  • Chrome 60+
  • Firefox 55+
  • Safari 11+
  • Edge 79+

Limitations

  • Some features may not work with age-restricted videos
  • Live streams have limited functionality
  • Captions availability depends on the video
  • Playback quality depends on your connection and YouTube's servers
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