The Ultimate Chrome Extension for YouTube Note-Taking
Stop losing track of key moments in long YouTube videos. *VideoMark* is a high-precision, color-coded annotation tool built directly into your browser, allowing you to drop markers, take notes, and jump between timestamps without ever leaving the player.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or developer, VideoMark keeps your context right where the action is.
✨ Key Features
*Seekbar Integration:* Drop pips directly onto the YouTube progress bar.
*Color-Coded Notes:* Categorize your markers with 5 different colors.
*Glassmorphic UI:* A modern, semi-transparent interface that blends beautifully with YouTube’s design.
*Privacy First:* All data is stored locally in your browser. No accounts, no tracking.
*Export & Import:* Save your annotations as `.videomark` (JSON) files to share or backup.
*Viewport-Aware:* Menus and tooltips auto-position to stay visible, even in fullscreen.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
*Alt + N* (Windows/Linux) or *Option + N* (Mac): Add a new annotation at the current timestamp.
🚀 Quick Start (Installation)
Since VideoMark is currently in developer preview, you can load it as an unpacked extension:
1. Download or clone the repo from GitHub (link below).
2. Open Chrome and go to `chrome://extensions`.
3. Toggle on *Developer mode* (top-right).
4. Click *Load unpacked* and select the VideoMark folder.
5. Open any YouTube video and start marking!
🔗 Links
*GitHub Repository:* https://github.com/swapniel99/video-mark
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