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Show HN: I hate GoogleNoteLLM so I built my own AI YouTube Curator *hit707users

https://youzeno.com/

Hey guys well basically…yeah…I hate GoogleNoteLLM and other AI YouTube Summarizers.They feel meh…boring.I actually like youlearn.ai but it’s built for students.So, as a builder. I built my own AI YouTube Curator, Zeno, and hit #1 Product of the Week on Product Hunt.What I can say is that Zeno is your AI-powered second brain for YouTube.Ah, btw now it’s fully optimized for mobile, with the most...

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Show HN: I built a gamified YouTube learning app that hit #1 ProductOfTheWEEK

https://youzeno.com/

Hey everyone 656 users and 14 days later… Zeno 2.0 is here. But, how did I do it?No, I'm not a coder. Yes, I built it anyway.This isn't my first product,I run a startup studio (ikivibelabs . com).Here's how I built Zeno and hit #1 Product Of The Week on Product Hunt, in 15 steps:> Noticed how I waste hours on YouTube podcasts without retaining enough > Realized the pain was knowledge...

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Show HN: I Built a Gamified 2-Clicks AI YouTube Curator to Learn Smarter*Faster

https://youzeno.com/

616 users in 7 days. #1 Product of The Week On Product Hunt.I stopped using YouTube. I only use Zeno now.I hated my competitors. So I built something Im gong to use forever.1. Add your favorite YouTube channels only the first time. 2. Import your insights with 1 click Already imported by other users? See them instantly 3. Earn when you curate or someone views your collectionThe best part...

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Re: on Tuesday June 17, 2025 @11:41AM (#44300471)
I got tired of every AI YouTube summarizer taking 6–8 clicks just to give me a bland summary, and offering zero curation, fun or rewards.

So I built my own. Zeno just hit 615 users in its first week.

Most tools help you summarize. Zeno helps you actually learn, smarter, ultra fast, and get rewarded.

How Zeno Works (in 2 Clicks): Click 1: Import your favorite YouTube channels – Automatically fetches and updates every new video in real time – Always sorted chronologically – No more copy-paste, ever

Click 2: Import insights instantly – If already imported by someone → insights appear instantly – If you’re the first → you generate the insights and earn 1 token – You can also watch any video directly from Zeno

What Makes Zeno Different Fastest way to learn from your favorite creators → Real-time sync of all new content → Insights load in seconds—no waiting, no switching tools AI-powered Learning Paths & Curriculum → Group videos by theme, series, or goal → Turn YouTube into a structured learning experience → Build your own playlist-powered mini-courses Auto-categorized Collections → Every video and insight saved and organized in your personal vault Social Learning & Discovery → Share your collections publicly → Follow others’ curated paths Earn Tokens as You Learn → Be the first to import → Let others learn from you → Grow your impact (and your rewards) Next-level Insights (Not Just Summaries) → Zeno uses a unique 8-card system: • Big Ideas • Memorable Quotes • Action Plans • Business Ideas • Frameworks • Contrarian Views • Video clips • X post ideas

Zeno isn’t just another AI summarizer. It’s your AI-powered second brain for YouTube. Built for speed, depth, structure, and rewards.

2 clicks. Lifelong learning.

The old way (NotebookLM / other AI tools):

> Open YouTube > Find a channel > Find video > Copy video URL > Open AI tool > Paste link > Wait for results > See insights mostly summaries > No rewards > No community

Why Zeno works better: 2 clicks steps Maximum retention Community-powered curation Token incentives to keep learning & helping others

Looking for a cofounder!

Marcus