Zero Inbox Tube

AI-powered YouTube playlist manager with voice control. Summarize videos, analysis, and process your Playlis queue hands-free.

# Zero Inbox Tube - AI-Powered YouTube Playlist Manager ### Finally, a Hands-Free Way to Conquer Your Watch Later Queue Do you have hundreds of videos piling up in your YouTube playlists? Are you tired of manually clicking through videos, trying to decide what to watch and what to delete? Zero Inbox Tube is here to help. Zero Inbox Tube is an accessibility-focused Chrome extension that uses AI and voice control to help you efficiently manage your YouTube playlists without touching your keyboard or mouse. Perfect for users with motor disabilities, repetitive strain injuries, visual impairments, or anyone who wants a more relaxed, hands-free YouTube experience. ### Key Features ### Voice-Controlled Playlist Processing Navigate through your entire playlist using just your voice. Simply say what you want to do: - "Delete this video" - Remove videos you're no longer interested in - "Skip to the next one" - Keep the video and move forward - "Play this video" - Watch the content before deciding - "Stop the process" - Pause anytime and resume later ### AI-Powered Video Summaries Don't have time to watch a 45-minute video? Zero Inbox Tube uses advanced AI to generate concise summaries of any YouTube video with a transcript. Get the key points in seconds, then decide if it's worth your time. ### Critical Analysis Mode Want to think critically about what you're watching? Our Critical Analysis feature provides an AI-generated perspective that highlights: Key claims and arguments made in the video Potential biases or one-sided presentations Questions worth considering Alternative viewpoints to explore ### Smart Playlist Resume Life interrupts. Zero Inbox Tube remembers exactly where you left off. When you return to a playlist, you can: Continue from your current position Resume from where you last stopped Start fresh from the beginning ### Text-to-Speech Responses All AI responses are read aloud to you, so you can listen without looking at the screen. Perfect for multitasking or for users who prefer audio feedback. ## Who Is This For? ### Accessibility Users Zero Inbox Tube was designed with accessibility in mind. If you have: - **Motor disabilities** that make mouse navigation difficult - **Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)** that require limiting keyboard/mouse use - **Visual impairments** that benefit from audio-first interfaces - **Cognitive differences** that make decision fatigue overwhelming ...this extension gives you a hands-free, voice-controlled way to manage your YouTube content. ### Busy Professionals Turn your commute or workout into productive time. Listen to video summaries and manage your Watch Later queue without looking at a screen. ### Content Curators Quickly triage large playlists. Get AI summaries to decide what's worth watching and what can be removed. ### Anyone with Playlist Overwhelm If your Watch Later list has become a graveyard of good intentions, Zero Inbox Tube helps you systematically work through it—one video at a time. ## How It Works ### Processing a Playlist 1. Navigate to any YouTube playlist (including Watch Later) 2. Click the Zero Inbox Tube extension icon 3. Click "Start Processing" 4. The extension will: - Pause and mute the first video - Extract the transcript - Generate an AI summary - Read the summary aloud - Wait for your voice command 5.Tell the extension what to do: - "Delete" - Removes the video from your playlist - "Skip" - Keeps the video, moves to the next - "Play" - Watches the video, then prompts you again - "Stop" - Ends the session (you can resume later) ### Summarizing a Single Video 1. Navigate to any YouTube video 2. Click the extension icon 3. Click "Summarize Video" 4. Listen to or read the AI-generated summary ### Critical Analysis Mode 1. Navigate to any YouTube video 2. Click the extension icon 3. Click "Critical Thinking" 4. Receive an AI analysis that encourages deeper thinking about the content ## Privacy & Permissions We believe in transparency. Here's exactly what Zero Inbox Tube accesses and why: ### Permissions Explained #### YouTube Access (*://*.youtube.com/*) Required to read video information, transcripts, and control playback We only interact with YouTube when you actively use the extension #### Active Tab (activeTab) Allows the extension to interact with the current YouTube tab Only activates when you click the extension icon #### Tabs (tabs) Used to identify which tab contains your playlist Required for sending commands between the popup and the page #### Text-to-Speech (tts) Enables the extension to read summaries and responses aloud Uses Chrome's built-in speech synthesis #### Web Request (webRequest) Monitors YouTube's network requests to detect when videos finish loading Ensures reliable video detection during playlist navigation #### Identity (identity) Used for Google Sign-In to authenticate your account Required to save your preferences and playlist progress #### Storage (storage) Saves your preferences (like auto-listen settings) Remembers your position in playlists ### Data Handling - Video transcripts are sent to our AI service for summarization - We do not store your video content or transcripts permanently - Your Google account is used only for authentication - We do not sell or share your data with third parties ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does this work with any YouTube video? A: Zero Inbox Tube works with any YouTube video that has a transcript available. This includes most videos with auto-generated or manually added captions. Q: What languages are supported? A: Currently, the extension works best with English-language content. Voice commands should be spoken in English. The AI can summarize videos in other languages, but results may vary. Q: Can I use this without voice control? A: Yes! You can disable auto-listen and use the text input field in the popup to type your commands instead. Q: Does it work with Watch Later? A: Absolutely. Watch Later is just another playlist, and Zero Inbox Tube handles it perfectly. Q: What happens if a video doesn't have a transcript? A: The extension will notify you and automatically skip to the next video in the playlist. Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes. We use secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission. Your Google authentication is handled through Chrome's official identity API. Q: Can I use this on multiple devices? A: Yes, your account syncs across devices where you're signed into Chrome with the same Google account. ## Tips for Best Results 1. **Use a quiet environment** for voice commands, or switch to text input in noisy settings 2. **Speak clearly and naturally** - the speech recognition works best with normal conversational speech 3. **Start with smaller playlists** to get comfortable with the workflow before tackling your massive Watch Later queue 4. **Use Critical Analysis mode** for news, opinion pieces, or educational content where you want to think more deeply 5. **Take breaks** - playlist processing can be mentally taxing. The extension remembers your position, so step away whenever you need to ## Support & Feedback Having issues or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you: Report bugs and request features at zeroinboxtube@gmail.com For accessibility-specific feedback, please mention your use case so we can continue improving ## About Zero Inbox Tube Zero Inbox Tube was created to solve a universal problem: the ever-growing Watch Later queue that never gets watched. By combining AI summarization with voice control, we've created a tool that makes playlist management not just accessible, but actually enjoyable. Whether you're managing a disability, recovering from an injury, or simply want a more relaxed way to browse YouTube, Zero Inbox Tube puts you in control—hands-free. Finally achieve inbox zero... for your YouTube. Zero Inbox Tube - Voice-Controlled AI Playlist Management