UCSD Podcast Enhanced

Enhanced UCSD Podcast viewer with premium features

UCSD Podcast Enhanced replaces podcast.ucsd.edu with a modern, feature-rich viewer built for students. PLAYER • ArtPlayer-powered video player with HLS streaming and MP4 fallback • Synchronized transcript display — click any line to seek • Screenshot capture in 1-click • Playback speed from 0.25x to 3.5x with persistent memory • Audio-only mode for listening on the go • Subtitle/caption support (SRT from Kaltura) • Playback position saved and restored automatically AI SUMMARIES (Plus) • AI-powered lecture summaries/ translate via Google Gemini • Organized by lecture parts with key points highlighted • Math equation support (LaTeX rendering) • 5 free summaries to try, then unlimited with Plus ($4.99/mo) COURSE LISTING • Complete homepage replacement with modern UI • Two-tier filtering by category and access level • Color-coded meeting types (lecture, discussion, lab) • Advanced search across all courses • Course catalog integration (name, description, units) PLAYLISTS • Create unlimited custom playlists • Default "Favorites" playlist with quick toggle • Export/import as JSON for backup • Full create, edit, delete, reorder THEMES & PREFERENCES • Dark, light, and system theme modes • Timezone conversion (UCSD ↔ local) • Configurable sort order and view modes • All preferences synced across devices PRIVACY • No analytics or tracking — zero telemetry • No browsing history collection • Transcript data processed server-side, not stored permanently • All API calls over HTTPS This extension only activates on podcast.ucsd.edu. A valid UCSD account is required to access lecture content.