Auto-Generate YouTube Timestamps and Chapters

Create YouTube chapters quickly using a free AI tool.

By Casey Builds It · YouTube Video Jdg14CWjtUo

1. Understanding the Tool

Get familiar with the Assembly Step Splitter and its purpose.

• Understand the problem: manually creating timestamps takes time.
• Learn about the Assembly Step Splitter tool.
• Recognize the tool's benefit: saves time and improves viewer experience.
• Identify the core function: converts YouTube transcripts to chapters.
• Note the use of Gemini AI for polishing chapter titles.
• Understand the build process was done using Cursor AI.
• Find the tool and resources on caseybuildsit.com.

2. Gathering Necessary Keys

Collect the API keys required to use the tool's features.

• Obtain a free YouTube Data v3 API key.
• Understand this key is needed to fetch captions.
• Consider obtaining an optional Gemini API key.
• Understand the Gemini key is for AI-enhanced chapter titles.
• Note that API keys can be reused for other tools on the site.

3. Using the Assembly Step Splitter

Follow the steps to generate chapters for your YouTube video.

• Access the Assembly Step Splitter tool.
• Paste your YouTube video link into the tool.
• Pull captions directly from YouTube using your API key.
• Allow the tool to break the transcript into clear steps and chapters.
• Optionally, run the output through Gemini AI for polishing.
• Copy the generated chapters.
• Paste the chapters into your YouTube video description.

4. Building Your Own Version (Optional)

If you want to build the tool yourself, follow these steps.

• Use Cursor AI for building the tool.
• Follow the walkthrough provided in the video.
• Obtain the necessary prompt for building.
• Understand the process involves using Cursor AI and no-code methods.

5. Accessing Resources

Locate the download, prompts, and full walkthrough.

• Go to caseybuildsit.com.
• Navigate to the 'Free Downloads' section.
• Download the Assembly Step Splitter tool.
• Check the 'Files' section for the blog post.
• Find the video walkthrough in the 'Files' section.
• Access the prompt used for the tool in the 'Files' section.

6. Engaging with the Creator

Connect with Casey Builds It for support and future updates.

• Drop a comment below the YouTube video with questions.
• Reach out through the caseybuildsit.com website.
• Subscribe to the channel for more build-in-public tutorials.
• Request new tools you'd like to see built.

Save time creating YouTube chapters with this AI-powered tool.