Timestamps & Summaries for YT

Support

Last updated: July 20, 2026

This page explains how to get help with Timestamps & Summaries for YT, report problems, and request support.

Contact support

Email: hlbkomer@gmail.com

Issue tracker: Open a GitHub issue

Project repository: GitHub

Current release: Version 1.1

What to include

When requesting support, please include as much of the following information as possible:

  • macOS version
  • Safari version
  • app version
  • which chapter and summary provider/model is selected
  • whether ChatGPT or Grok is connected in the companion app
  • whether Apple Intelligence is available on the Mac
  • the YouTube video URL, if it is safe to share
  • any error message shown in the In this video panel or fallback sidebar

Basic setup help

  • Install the macOS app and move it to Applications.
  • Open the app and enable the Safari extension from Safari Extension Settings.
  • Open a supported YouTube watch or live page.
  • YouTube creator chapters and Key moments work without a provider sign-in.
  • Use Apple Intelligence for local summaries when available.
  • Connect ChatGPT or Grok in the companion app to enable transcript-generated chapters and provider summaries.

Known limitations

  • Videos without captions or a transcript cannot receive generated chapters or summaries, although existing YouTube chapters may still display.
  • Generated chapters require a connected selected provider in the companion app.
  • Apple Intelligence summaries require Apple Intelligence to be available on the Mac.
  • Active livestreams may not expose a stable transcript until the broadcast finishes.
  • Generated timestamps and summaries may be incomplete or inaccurate and should be reviewed before use.
  • YouTube, ChatGPT, Grok, Safari, macOS, and Apple Intelligence changes may affect app behavior.