Youtube Video Note Taker

Overview

Welcome to the Youtube Video Note Taker project, a tool designed to streamline the conversion of videos into transcripts and generate organized PDF notes. This Chrome Extension leverages APIs for video conversion, providing a seamless and efficient workflow.

demo.mp4

Installation

To get started, follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Begin by cloning this repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/Jeybird248/Chrome-Extension.git

2. Configure API Credentials: Obtain the necessary API credentials for video conversion and ensure they are properly configured.

3. Install as Chrome Extension: Add the extension to your Google Chrome browser.

Usage

Once installed, the Youtube Video Note Taker simplifies the entire process:

1. Enter Filename: Provide a filename for the notes you wish to generate.

2. Download Video: Click the "Download" button to initiate the video download and transcript creation.

3. Organized Notes: The transcript is transformed into organized notes for easy consumption.

4. Download PDF: Finally, download the PDF containing the structured notes.

API Calls

The extension executes a sequence of API calls as follows:

1. Video Transcription API

• Endpoint: http://localhost:5000/transcribe
• Method: POST
• Description: Transcribes the video content from a YouTube link.
• Request:
  • Body: JSON object
    • url (string): YouTube video URL.
• Response:
  • Status 200: Successful response with transcription data.
  • Status 400: Bad request with an error message.

2. Summarization with Llama API

• Endpoint: https://llama.k8s-gosha.atlas.illinois.edu/completion
• Method: POST
• Description: Generates a summary with bullet points for the transcribed text.
• Request:
  • Body: JSON object
    • prompt (string): Summarization prompt with the transcribed text.
    • n_predict (number): Number of predictions.
• Response:
  • Status 200: Successful response with summarized content.
  • Status 400: Bad request with an error message.

Implementation Details

The Chrome Extension includes a content script that interacts with the YouTube page. Here's a breakdown of the key components:

• Event Listeners: The extension includes event listeners for user interactions with the filename input, download button, and clear button.

• YouTube Link Detection: It checks if the current URL is a YouTube link before initiating the API call sequence.

• Error Handling: Proper error handling ensures a smooth user experience even in the presence of issues.

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository.

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