Alternative

The Glasp alternative with notes, Q&A and Shorts.

Get instant AI summaries of any YouTube video with timestamps — no browser extension needed — then go further with editable notes, grounded Q&A, and scroll-stopping Shorts.

Free to start · no card · no download

How it works

Three steps. No editing.

  1. 01

    Paste a YouTube link

    Runs on the web — nothing to install.

  2. 02

    We read the transcript

    The AI summarizes the whole video, not just the description.

  3. 03

    Get a summary — and more

    Plus notes, Q&A and Shorts, on demand.

What you get

Everything you need, from one link.

Structured summaries

Key points and takeaways with jump-to timestamps.

No extension needed

Works in any browser — just paste a link.

Notes & grounded Q&A

Turn the summary into notes, or ask the video questions.

Makes Shorts too

Pull the best moments into face-aware 9:16 clips with captions.

FAQ

Good questions.

Is MyShorts a good Glasp alternative?

If you want YouTube summaries with timestamps, notes and grounded Q&A — plus the option to make Shorts, with no extension to install — MyShorts covers it.

Do I need a browser extension?

No — MyShorts is a web app. Paste a YouTube link and go.

Are there timestamps?

Yes — summaries include section timestamps so you can jump to the exact moment.

Is it free?

Yes — summarize videos for free, with paid plans for more monthly volume.

What else can it do?

Editable notes, grounded Q&A, a searchable transcript, and viral 9:16 Shorts.

The Glasp alternative with notes, Q&A and Shorts.

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