VideoLens — YouTube Video Summaries version history - 6 versions
VideoLens — YouTube Video Summaries by Astra Devs
VideoLens — YouTube Video Summaries version history - 6 versions
Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.
Latest version
Version 0.7.1
Released Sep 17, 2026 - 239.93 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterStart with a free VideoLens account and create your first report without an API key or credit card. The Pro offer now appears after your report, with clear pricing and allowance. Using your own OpenAI key remains available as a secondary option, and existing keys, reports, and settings are preserved. Free accounts now display a Free badge.Source code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 0.7.0
Released Sep 17, 2026 - 239.36 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterVideoLens 0.7.0 adds Create a Lesson. Turn educational videos into learning objectives, guided modules, worked examples, milestones, checkpoint questions, and a final exercise. Write responses, reveal hints and explanations, and resume browser-local study progress. Download separate printable student worksheets and answer keys. Save lessons in your local or optional cloud library. Generated practice and source gaps are labeled; review marks are self-assessment. This release includes prior Recipe, Procedure and report continuity improvements.Source code released under MIT License
Version 0.6.0
Released Sep 17, 2026 - 210.72 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterVideoLens 0.6.0 adds Make a Procedure for software tutorials. Extract prerequisites, ordered actions, exact settings and commands, timestamped evidence, success checks, missing details, and a reusable checklist from YouTube or local videos. Procedures work in the local and optional cloud libraries, full-page readers, and exports. Suggested checks and unknown steps are labeled. This version includes the 0.5.1 report continuity and account-flow improvements.Source code released under MIT License
Version 0.5.1
Released Sep 17, 2026 - 191.42 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterVideoLens 0.5.1 improves first-report reliability and continuity. Reports are saved locally before server updates, and your report remains available when you visit checkout. Managed access refreshes when you return, with clearer recovery guidance and free Private-mode alternatives. Recipe drafts can be opened while optional online lookup continues. The website now supports Chrome and Firefox installation paths.Source code released under MIT License
Version 0.5.0
Released Sep 16, 2026 - 189.85 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterRecipe (preview) turns YouTube cooking videos, Shorts and local videos into structured recipes with timestamped ingredients and steps. Denser frame capture catches quick additions; missing measurements remain marked as unknown. Optional online lookup can help fill gaps and includes sources. Recipes can be saved and exported. This preview has not been kitchen-tested. This update also adds the full-page offline report reader, existing-library cloud upload, improved report formatting and updated AI model handling.Source code released under MIT License
Version 0.4.4
Released Sep 13, 2026 - 104.29 KBWorks with firefox 142.0 and laterFirst Firefox release of VideoLens. Adds native Firefox sidebar support with private bring-your-own-key analysis, optional managed Pro mode, timestamped reports, a local report library, multilingual output, follow-up questions, HTML/PDF/Markdown/JSON export, and browser-specific privacy consent. Reports use readable executive-summary paragraphs, numbered findings, separated timestamped evidence rows, and improved spacing.Source code released under MIT License