YouTube Timestamp Saver Ultimate

Save, organize, and navigate YouTube video timestamps with favorites | Made With 💖 by @AZXAD

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Version

4.4

Created

2025-11-12

Updated

2025-11-12

Size

34.5 KB

License

CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0

Applies to

youtube.com

YouTube Timestamp Saver Ultimate - Script Description

⏱️ YouTube Timestamp Saver Ultimate

Never lose track of important moments in YouTube videos again!

🚀 What is this?

A powerful browser script that lets you save, organize, and navigate YouTube video timestamps with ease. Mark important moments, add notes, create favorites, and jump between bookmarks instantly—all without leaving the video player.

✨ Core Features

📍

Visual Seekbar Markers

Red and gold dots appear on the video seekbar at each saved timestamp. Click any dot to jump instantly to that moment.

⭐

Favorite Bookmarks

Mark important timestamps as favorites with a star. Favorites show as gold dots and can be filtered separately.

🎯

Quick Navigation

Jump to next or previous timestamp with keyboard shortcuts. Perfect for reviewing key moments quickly.

📝

Custom Notes & Labels

Add detailed notes to each timestamp for context. Edit anytime with the built-in editor.

🔍

Hover Preview

Hover over the seekbar to see nearby timestamps (within 30 seconds) with their notes in a tooltip.

📊

Live Counter Badge

See total timestamps and favorites count at a glance with a floating badge.

💾

Export & Backup

Export timestamps to clipboard or download complete backups as JSON files. Import to restore or sync across devices.

🛡️

Duplicate Detection

Warns when saving timestamps within 5 seconds of existing ones to prevent clutter.

🎨

Interactive Panel

Manage all timestamps in a sleek side panel. Click, edit, delete, or favorite with one click.

💿

Per-Video Storage

Each video maintains its own timestamp list. Data persists across browser sessions using localStorage.

🔄

Auto-Sort

Timestamps automatically sort chronologically for easy navigation through your bookmarks.

🎬

Theater Mode Compatible

Works seamlessly with YouTube's theater mode and fullscreen viewing.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these shortcuts to work at lightning speed:

Shortcut	Action	Description
Alt+X	Save Timestamp	Saves current video position with optional note
Alt+N	Next Timestamp	Jumps to the next bookmark after current position
Alt+M	Previous Timestamp	Jumps to the previous bookmark before current position
Alt+Z	Toggle Panel	Shows/hides the timestamp management panel
Alt+C	Export Timestamps	Copies all timestamps with video info to clipboard
Alt+E	Edit Last	Quick edit the most recently saved timestamp
Alt+D	Delete Last	Removes the most recently saved timestamp

🎯 How to Use

Quick Start Guide

Install the script using Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey browser extension
Navigate to any YouTube video - the script activates automatically
Press Alt+X at any moment to save that timestamp
Add an optional note when prompted (or leave blank and press OK)
See your timestamp appear as a red dot on the seekbar
Press Alt+Z to open the panel and manage all bookmarks
Click the ★ icon next to any timestamp to mark it as favorite (turns gold)
Use Alt+N and Alt+M to navigate between bookmarks

Advanced Features

Favorite Filtering: Click the "⭐ Favorites" button in the panel to show only starred bookmarks
Hover Tooltips: Move your mouse over seekbar dots to see timestamp time and notes
Seekbar Preview: Hover anywhere on the seekbar to see nearby timestamps (within 30 seconds)
Edit Inline: Click the ✎ pencil icon on any timestamp to edit its note
Quick Jump: Click any timestamp in the panel to jump to that video moment
Backup Everything: Use the 💾 Backup button to download all videos' timestamps as JSON
Import Data: Use the 📁 Import button to restore from backup file

📤 Export Format

When you export timestamps (Alt+C), they're formatted beautifully:

Video: How to Learn JavaScript
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123

Timestamps:
00:03:25 - Introduction to variables
⭐ 00:15:30 - Functions explained (Favorite)
00:45:20 - Loops and iteration
⭐ 01:20:45 - Final project demo (Favorite)

Favorites: 2

👥 Perfect For:

📚 Students taking online courses
🔬 Researchers analyzing video content
🎬 Content creators planning edits
📝 Note-takers and journalists
🎓 Teachers creating study guides
💼 Professionals in meetings
🎵 Musicians transcribing tutorials
🌍 Language learners
🎮 Gamers marking walkthrough moments
📊 Analysts reviewing presentations

🔧 Technical Details

Storage: Uses browser localStorage - no external servers or accounts needed
Privacy: All data stored locally on your device - completely private
Performance: Lightweight and optimized - no impact on video playback
Compatibility: Works on all YouTube pages including embeds
Memory Safe: Proper cleanup prevents memory leaks
Error Handling: Safe storage wrapper handles quota exceeded errors gracefully
SPA Support: Works with YouTube's single-page app navigation

🛠️ Requirements

Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Safari
Extension: Tampermonkey, Greasemonkey, or Violentmonkey
Permission: Script needs GM_setClipboard for export feature

💡 Pro Tips:

• Use favorites for the most important moments you'll revisit often

• Export your timestamps before sharing videos with colleagues

• Create backups regularly to prevent data loss

• Use Alt+N/Alt+M to quickly review all your bookmarked sections

• Add detailed notes while watching - your future self will thank you!

📊 At a Glance

Version	4.4
License	CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
File Size	~25 KB (lightweight)
Last Updated	November 2025
Language	JavaScript (ES6+)

Status: Production Ready

Fully tested and optimized for daily use. Bug-free with proper error handling, memory management, and cleanup.

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