Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist
Extract tasks from any YouTube video into Todoist
Or just change youtube.com to 2outube.com in your browser
Swap 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' in any video URL to get the full transcript instantly. Copy the text into Todoist or the Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist browser extension to create tasks and projects from video content—free, no account needed.
The Trick
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
2outube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Just change 'y' to '2'
Works with any YouTube video that has captions
Using Transcripts with Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist
Grab the transcript with 2outube
Open any YouTube video you want to turn into tasks. In the URL bar, change 'youtube.com' to '2outube.com' and press Enter. The full transcript loads immediately—no login, no waiting.
Select and copy the transcript text
On the 2outube page, select all transcript text (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A within the transcript area) and copy it. You'll have the full spoken content as plain text, timestamped and ready to process.
Paste into Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist
Open the Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist browser extension. Paste the copied transcript into the input field. The extension parses the content and identifies action items, key points, and topics that map cleanly to Todoist tasks.
Review and send to Todoist
Preview the generated tasks in the extension. Assign them to a Todoist project, add due dates or labels if needed, then click Send. Your tasks appear in Todoist instantly, organized and ready to act on.
Quick Start
Get the transcript
Find the YouTube video URL you want to extract tasks from. Copy it from your browser's address bar.
Change youtube to 2outube
In the URL, replace 'youtube.com' with '2outube.com'—just change the 'y' to a '2'. Hit Enter and the transcript appears on screen immediately.
Paste into Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist
Copy the transcript text and paste it into the Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist extension. It converts the transcript into structured Todoist tasks automatically.
Ready-Made Template
Review this YouTube transcript and extract actionable tasks for Todoist:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT HERE]
Create tasks in this format:
- Task name (verb + object, e.g. "Read chapter on X", "Set up Y")
- Project: [suggest a Todoist project name based on video topic]
- Priority: p1 for must-do, p2 for should-do, p3 for nice-to-have
- Labels: #learning #action #reference as appropriate
- Due: [suggest if the video implies a timeframe]
Also provide:
1. A 2-sentence summary of the video for a Todoist task description
2. 3-5 key reference points worth saving as Todoist comments
3. Any follow-up videos or resources mentioned worth researchingQuestions
Does this work with any YouTube video?
Yes, any video with captions.
Is it really free?
Completely free. No account, no limits.
How does Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist work with 2outube?
2outube gives you the raw transcript text from any YouTube video. You copy that text and paste it into the Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist extension, which then structures the content into Todoist tasks. The two tools complement each other—2outube handles extraction, the extension handles task creation.
Do I need a Todoist paid plan to use this?
No. The workflow works with Todoist Free. The Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist extension may have its own pricing, but 2outube transcript extraction is always free regardless of your Todoist plan.
Can I send transcripts from long videos to Todoist?
Yes. 2outube handles full transcripts for videos of any length. For very long videos like courses or conference talks, you may want to paste sections at a time into the extension so the task extraction stays focused and manageable.
What kinds of YouTube videos work best for Todoist task extraction?
Tutorial videos, how-to guides, course lectures, productivity talks, and business presentations translate best into Todoist tasks. Videos that are instructional by nature—telling you to do things step by step—naturally produce clear, actionable tasks.
Can I choose which Todoist project the tasks go into?
Yes. The Send YouTube Transcripts to Todoist extension lets you select the destination project before sending. You can also add labels, priorities, and due dates before the tasks land in your Todoist inbox.
What if the video doesn't have auto-generated captions?
2outube works with both manually added captions and YouTube's auto-generated captions. If a video has no captions at all, no transcript will be available—but the vast majority of English-language videos on YouTube include auto-generated captions.
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