Step 1: Download the Extension

Click the button below to download the latest version of the PodBrain Chrome extension.

Step 2: Extract the Files

After downloading, you need to extract the extension files:

• Right-click and select "Open" or double-click to unzip podbrain-chrome-extension.zip
• Inside, you'll find a dist folder - this is what you'll load in Chrome

Step 3: Open Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and navigate to the extensions management page. You can do this in two ways:

• Type chrome://extensions in the address bar
• Or click the three-dot menu → Extensions → Manage Extensions

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

On the Extensions page, look for the "Developer mode" toggle in the top-right corner and turn it on. This will reveal additional options needed to load unpacked extensions.

Step 5: Load the Extension

Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears after enabling Developer mode. In the file browser that opens, navigate to where you extracted the zip file and select the dist folder.

Step 6: Pin the Extension (Recommended)

For easy access, click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome's toolbar, find PodBrain in the list, and click the pin icon to make it always visible in your toolbar.

Step 7: Start Capturing Transcripts!

You're all set! Navigate to any YouTube video, and you'll see the PodBrain extension icon. Click it to save transcripts, create notes, and build your personal knowledge library.

Once you've captured transcripts, they'll automatically appear in your personal feed with AI-generated summaries, making it easy to revisit and search through your saved content.

Troubleshooting