Turn any YouTube video into an interactive lesson. Take smart, timestamped notes without ever leaving the player.
Frantically pausing. Losing your flow. Scattered notes you can't connect back to the video.
Multiple windows
Lost context
One window. One flow. Your notes are permanently linked to the video, down to the second.
Unified interface
Seamless workflow
Don't break your concentration. Take timestamped notes without leaving YouTube
Don't break your concentration. Click 'Add Timestamp' to instantly save the exact moment of the video to your notes. It's the 'bookmark' you've always wanted.
The free version is 100% local and private. Your notes are saved securely in your browser. We never see them. You don't even need an account.
Introducing Pro. Go from a simple notes tool to a powerful 'second brain.' Sync your notes across all your devices and access them in a central, searchable web app.
Whether you're a developer, student, or hobbyist, FlowNotes adapts to your learning style.
Stop re-watching 3-hour tutorials. Create a table of contents for complex tutorials and jump right to specific sections like 'Structs' or 'Error Handling'.
Turn dense video lectures into searchable study guides. Export your notes to Notion or Markdown and ace your finals with organized insights.
Learning a new guitar riff? Timestamp the chorus and bridge. Following a recipe? Timestamp every ingredient and step for easy reference.
Choose the plan that fits your learning journey
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Everything you need to know about FlowNotes
Yes. The free version is 100% local. Your notes are stored securely on your own computer, and we can never see them.
We are committed to active maintenance. As a Pro user, you support this work and help us ensure the tool is always up-to-date with YouTube's latest changes.
We are starting with Chrome, as it's the most-used platform for our audience. Firefox and Safari are next on our roadmap!