How I Built a Chrome Extension That Turns YouTube Videos Into Social Media Posts in One Click

Hey Product Hunt community! 👋

I just launched my first Chrome extension and wanted to share the journey with you all.

The Problem I Solved:

As a content creator, I was spending hours trying to repurpose YouTube videos into LinkedIn posts and Twitter threads. The process was painful - copy URLs, switch tabs, try to remember key points, and struggle to write engaging social media content.

The Solution:

I built a Chrome extension that works directly on YouTube. When you're watching a video and get inspired, you just click one button and it:

• Fetches the video transcript

• Uses AI to create platform-specific content

• Generates LinkedIn posts or Twitter threads

• All without leaving the YouTube page

What Makes It Unique:

• Works seamlessly on YouTube (including Shorts)

• No copy/paste URLs or tab switching

• AI understands video context and creates human-sounding content

• Customizable tone and length options

• Supports both single tweets and 4-part threads

• The Tech Stack:

• React 18 + Webpack 5

• Chrome Extension Manifest V3

• AI integration for content generation

• Local caching for performance

Key Features:

✅ Works on YouTube Videos and Shorts

✅ Multiple tone options (Professional, Casual, Storytelling, etc.)

✅ Custom length settings

✅ Optional video link inclusion

✅ Custom instructions for personal voice

✅ One-click copy to clipboard

The Impact:

This has saved me countless hours and helped me stay consistent with my content strategy. Instead of spending 30+ minutes trying to write a LinkedIn post, I can now do it in under 2 minutes.

What's Next:

• Adding support for Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit

• Saved prompts and brand voice presets

• Batch processing from playlists

• UTM-tagged link insertion

Try It Out:

The extension is live on the Chrome Web Store and completely free to use. No subscription or account required.

Would love to hear your thoughts and any feedback you might have! What features would you find most useful?

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