ReadTube

ReadTube transforms your YouTube subscriptions into a triaged newsletter inbox, replacing autoplay and algorithmic feeds with deliberate reading. Instead of watching a 20-minute video, you get a one-line headline, a paragraph summary for skimming, and a full-length article rewrite that captures the key ideas. The tool is designed for knowledge workers, students, and self-improvers who prefer reading over passive watching and want to reduce screen time without missing valuable content. Every video from your subscribed channels appears as an email-like item: you can star, save for later, archive, or mark unread. ReadTube generates two summaries (a headline and a paragraph) plus a full narrative rewrite, all from the video's audio. Multi-language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish) lets you read in your preferred language, using the same AI model for translation — no separate pass required. Semantic search across all your subscriptions turns your library into a searchable archive of ideas. You can pin timestamped notes alongside the article, keeping your thinking adjacent to the source. The interface is deliberately distraction-free: no recommendations, no autoplay, no comment threads. It's built for depth, not endless scrolling. Compared to alternatives like SummarizeYT, YouTube's transcript feature, or text-generation browser extensions, ReadTube offers a more organized inbox paradigm and deeper integration with YouTube subscriptions. It's not a replacement for watching — but for those who learn better by reading, it turns video overload into a curated reading habit.