Scribbler

What is Scribbler?

Scribbler is an AI platform that generates summaries of podcasts and YouTube videos. You can search through content, synthesize information, and chat with the material to ask questions. Alongside summaries and full transcripts, you can request summaries on demand. The platform features popular shows such as Freakonomics Radio and Huberman Lab and sends curated email digests to keep you updated. It is available at scribbler.so.

Who created Scribbler?

Scribbler was developed by a team led by Lex Fridman, an AI researcher affiliated with MIT and other institutions. The goal is to provide AI-powered summaries for podcasts and YouTube videos — quick overviews and complete transcripts that surface key points without hours of listening.

What is Scribbler used for?

• Quick insights: Get the main points from a podcast or YouTube video quickly.
• Search: Locate exactly what you’re looking for within content.
• Full transcripts: Access complete transcripts and jump to specific parts of an episode using timestamps.
• Interactive chat: Ask questions about the content and get answers drawn from the material itself.
• Email digests: Subscribe to curated digests with essential updates.
• On-demand summaries: Request a summary for any specific episode or video.
• Topic exploration: Browse summaries covering science, technology, and other subjects.

Who is Scribbler for?

Scribbler suits podcasters, content creators, and researchers — anyone who wants the key points from long-form audio and video without listening to every minute.