How-To Guides
Master video learning in 5 minutes — from your first tag to a complete knowledge library.
Watch the Complete Guide
See TAGiT in action with this comprehensive walkthrough
00:01: How to use the Tagit app and extension.
00:10: Navigate to a YouTube video such as a podcast or tutorial.
00:19: When you come across an interesting moment in the video you are watching, Press the tag button or the hotkey Alt plus T to generate a tag from that moment.
00:35: You can edit your tag right from the YouTube interface once it has been generated.
00:44: Click the view in dashboard button to visit your personal Tagit dashboard.
00:52: This is your personal dashboard. Here, you can manage all your tags and review your flashcards.
01:00: You can also export all your data.
01:07: Click here to create an account and register with Tagit so that you can have all your data synced across your devices.
01:19: You can sign up with Google or with your personal email and password.
01:28: Under the tags tab, you can view all your generated tags.
01:39: Search with any keyword to find tags, flashcards or videos.
01:48: Click on the flashcards table to start reviewing your tags.
01:56: Choose an answer to indicate how well you remembered the question. That will help with the spaced repetition algorithm.
02:09: You can export all your data and use it on another software.
02:18: Visit your settings page.
02:24: Here, you can set the context window and the length of the summary generated by the AI.
02:33: When viewing your tags, you can click on the timestamp to go back to the selected YouTube video moment.
How to Tag YouTube Videos for Studying
Master the art of capturing important moments while watching educational content. Turn any YouTube video into a structured study resource.
Install the TAGiT Chrome Extension
Add TAGiT to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. The extension will appear as a button on YouTube videos.
Start Watching a Video
Navigate to any YouTube video you want to learn from - lectures, tutorials, documentaries, or educational content.
Tag Important Moments
When you hear something important, press Alt+T (Windows/Linux) or Opt+T (Mac). You can also click the TAGiT button on the extension. The tag is created instantly without pausing playback.
Review AI-Generated Summaries
TAGiT automatically extracts the transcript around that moment and generates an AI summary of the key concepts. Review and edit if needed.
Customize Your Settings
Adjust the context window (15, 30, or 60 seconds) to capture more or less surrounding content. Change summary length (Short, Medium, or Long) based on your learning style. Access settings from the extension or dashboard.
Organize Your Tags
View all your tags in the dashboard at app.tagit.video. Search by keyword, filter by video, or organize by topic.
Export Study Notes
Premium users can export tags as PDF or Markdown study guides, perfect for exam preparation or reference.
Turn videos into study cards (auto-generated)
Use AI-generated flashcards and spaced repetition to retain information from YouTube videos long-term. Transform passive watching into active learning.
Create Tags with Flashcards
When you tag a moment, TAGiT automatically generates flashcards from the key concepts in that segment. Each tag can produce multiple flashcard pairs.
Access Your Flashcard Library
Go to the Flashcards page in your dashboard. You'll see all flashcards organized by video and topic.
Review with Spaced Repetition
Click 'Study Now' to start a review session. TAGiT uses spaced repetition to show you cards at optimal intervals for long-term retention.
Rate Your Understanding
After revealing each answer, rate how well you knew it (Got it, Almost had it, Had no clue). This helps TAGiT schedule the next review at the perfect time.
Organize into Collections
Create custom collections to group related flashcards by topic, course, or project. Free users get 1 collection to try it out, Pro users get unlimited collections for complete flexibility.
Track Your Progress
Monitor your learning progress with statistics. Watch your cards advance from New → Learning → Reviewing → Mastered as you build lasting knowledge.
Study Consistently
Make flashcard review a daily habit. Even 10-15 minutes per day can dramatically improve retention compared to passive re-watching.
How to Set Up Daily Digest
Let TAGiT automatically capture insights from videos you watch throughout the day. Wake up to an email with AI summaries and flashcards - no manual tagging required.
Enable Daily Digest in Settings
Go to your TAGiT dashboard settings and toggle Daily Digest on. This activates automatic video tracking from your YouTube watch history.
Set Your Preferred Delivery Time
Choose when you want to receive your digest email. Most users prefer early morning so insights are ready when they start their day.
Customize Video Filters
By default, Daily Digest excludes Music, Sports, Gaming, Entertainment, and Shorts. Customize these filters to focus on the content that matters for your learning.
Add a Personal Bio (Optional)
Add a brief bio about your interests and learning goals. This helps the AI tailor insights to what matters most to you.
Keep Chrome Running at Digest Time
Daily Digest runs through your browser extension. Make sure your computer is on and Chrome is running at your scheduled time. If your computer is off or asleep, the digest will run the next time the extension connects.
Review Your Digest Email
Each digest includes AI insights, flashcards, and actionable takeaways from up to 5 videos. Click any video to dive deeper or chat with the AI about it.
How to Build a Personal Knowledge Base from YouTube
Transform YouTube into your personal university. Capture insights from across videos and build a searchable knowledge database of everything you learn.
Choose Your Learning Topics
Identify subjects you want to master - programming, history, science, business, or any interest. Subscribe to quality educational channels.
Tag Consistently Across Videos
As you watch videos on your topics, tag every important insight. Don't worry about over-tagging - you can always search and filter later.
Use Descriptive Notes
Add your own notes to tags to capture personal insights, questions, or connections. The AI summary is a starting point - make it yours.
Search Your Knowledge Base
Use the Search page to find insights across all your tagged videos. Search by keyword, concept, or topic to surface relevant moments.
Connect Ideas Across Videos
As you build your database, you will discover connections between different videos and topics. Add notes linking related concepts.
Review and Refine Regularly
Periodically review your tags and sessions. Delete outdated content, merge similar tags, and keep your knowledge base organized and actionable.
Pro Tips for Success
Expert advice to get the most out of TAGiT
Never miss a moment
Don't pause the video - tag moments as they happen using the keyboard shortcut.
Make it yours
TAGiT's AI summary extracts key concepts. Review summaries and edit misspelled names or other data.
Find any insight fast
Your knowledge base is only useful if you can find things. Make searching a habit.
Take it anywhere
Premium users: export your study guides as PDFs for offline review during exam prep or any other circumstance.
Ready to Start Learning?
Install TAGiT and tag your first video in under 2 minutes. Your knowledge database awaits!