SkipYT Extension

Use the extension for the free and BYOK workflow.

Premium does not require a browser extension. Install SkipYT Extension when you want to use the free shared model or bring your own API key from a desktop browser.

For Free and BYOK modes
Chrome and Edge desktop
Install once, then use Free or BYOK mode from your desktop browser.
1

Install from Web Store

2

Paste YouTube link

3

Get AI Summary

Why it matters

When the extension is useful

The extension is the helper path for users who prefer the free shared model or a BYOK setup. For the simplest cross-device experience, choose Premium.

Get to the useful part faster

Use the desktop browser flow to capture captions for free or BYOK analysis.

More reliable caption loading

Helps the free workflow start from the caption data it needs.

Good for advanced setups

Keep using your own API key or provider settings when you want full control.

Premium stays simpler

If you want phone and tablet support without extension setup, Premium is the cleaner path.

Install

Install for the desktop free workflow

Get the official SkipYT extension from the Chrome Web Store when you want to use Free or BYOK mode on Chrome-compatible desktop browsers.

Official Store
Install from Chrome Web Store
After install

What using it feels like

1. Open SkipYT

Return to the app after enabling the extension.

2. Paste a YouTube link

Use the same main input flow you already use in SkipYT.

3. Give it a moment

SkipYT loads captions in the background before analysis begins.

4. Read the summary and ask follow-up questions

Once the summary is ready, keep going with the normal SkipYT result and Ask AI experience.

FAQ

Questions before you install?

Why install the extension?

Install it if you want to use Free or BYOK mode. Premium users can analyze without installing the browser extension.

Do I need to use it every time?

No. You install it once, and after that it works quietly in the background while you use SkipYT normally.

Why can the first load take a few seconds?

Some videos take a moment before captions become available, so SkipYT may need a short delay before analysis starts.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome and Edge support the same installation steps.