ClipTube

Your Tool for Creating and Managing YouTube Video Clips

ClipTube helps you capture, organize, and replay the parts of YouTube videos that matter most. This document introduces a set of premium features designed for students, professionals, researchers, and creators who want to take their learning, practice, and content creation further. These features are optional upgrades that add extra power and flexibility, without reducing the usefulness of the free plan. Proposed Premium Features 1. Collections, Tags & Advanced Search Why it matters: Keep your clips neatly organized by project or theme, and quickly find exactly what you need. What you get: Create collections/folders, add tags to clips, search by title/notes/tags, and use advanced sorting. 2. Pro Playback (Extended A-B Loop & Advanced Repetition) Why it matters: Perfect for language learning, music practice, or reviewing lectures with precise control. What you get: Save custom A-B loops, set number of repetitions, add pauses between repeats, and adjust playback speed per clip. 3. Global Shortcuts & Real-Time In/Out Marking Why it matters: Boost productivity by controlling clips without the mouse. What you get: Keyboard shortcuts to set start/end points, jump between clips, repeat instantly, and more. 4. Notes & Annotations (with Export Options) Why it matters: Take notes, highlight key moments, or add to-dos tied to your clips. What you get: Rich notes for each clip, simple checklists, and export collections to Markdown or JSON. 5. Study & Practice Statistics Why it matters: Track your progress and build better habits. What you get: Metrics on total time watched, number of repetitions, and clip usage, displayed in simple charts. 6. Reminders & Spaced Repetition Why it matters: Strengthen memory by reviewing clips at the right intervals. What you get: Set reminders for clips or collections, with notifications to revisit them. 7. Automatic Clip Creation from Chapters Why it matters: Jumpstart your workflow by generating clips from video chapters. What you get: Detect video chapters and instantly create a base set of clips. 8. Shareable Clip Collections Why it matters: Collaborate easily with classmates, colleagues, or friends. What you get: Export or import clip collections as JSON files or shareable encoded links—no video download required. 9. Cloud Sync & Backup Why it matters: Never lose your work and access it across multiple devices. What you get: Sync clips with your browser account or back them up to a cloud service. 10. Floating Mini-Controls (Overlay) Why it matters: Control your clips without opening the main popup. What you get: A lightweight on-screen HUD to manage A-B loops, speed, repeat, and navigation directly inside YouTube. 11. Playlist Import Why it matters: Save time when working with courses or multi-part videos. What you get: Generate clips automatically from playlist items using simple rules. 12. Export for Video Editors (CSV/EDL/JSON) Why it matters: Ideal for creators who edit video professionally. What you get: Export clip lists with timestamps and metadata into CSV, EDL, or JSON—ready to load into editing software. 13. Search by Transcript (Subtitles / Optional AI) Why it matters: Find exactly where a phrase is mentioned in a video. What you get: Search within available subtitles, or optionally integrate external AI transcription for more powerful results.