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Pull the exact quote — with the timestamp
For articles, threads, and decks where paraphrasing isn't enough. Find the line, cite it, link to the moment.
What's the problem?
Most people still leave chat to watch, scrub, and paste notes by hand. Here's the shift.
| Before | After Tubask |
|---|---|
| You rewatch the video hunting for "that one line," guess the timestamp, and hope nobody fact-checks. | Search the transcript by keyword or time range. Get exact wording and a linkable timestamp. |
How to do it
Three steps. Works in Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client connected to Tubask.
- 1
Paste the video link
Include the full URL. If you know the topic or keyword, add it — Tubask searches the transcript.
- 2
Search by keyword or time window
Try "every mention of burnout" or "what they said between 15:00 and 22:00."
- 3
Copy quotes into your draft
Timestamps are included so readers can jump to the source. No manual scrubbing.
Ready to try this?
Connect Tubask in ~2 min, then paste your first YouTube link.
Copy-paste prompts
Replace VIDEO_ID or @handle with yours. Click Copy on any prompt.
Keyword search
Prompt
Find every time they mention "burnout" in this interview. Give me the exact quotes with timestamps: https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Time-range citation
Prompt
Quote exactly what she said about remote work policy between 15:00 and 22:00, with timestamps I can link to. https://youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
Best soundbite
Prompt
What's the single most quotable line in this video — the one worth putting in an article header? Include timestamp. https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
Tips
- get_transcript with search_in_transcript is the fastest path for keyword hunts.
- For a known moment, use start_seconds / end_seconds to narrow the window.
- Always ask for exact wording — models paraphrase unless you push for verbatim.
Common questions
Summary
Key takeaways
- Use get_transcript with a keyword or time window — don't ask for paraphrased quotes.
- Always request exact wording; models default to paraphrase unless you push for verbatim.
- Timestamps make your citations linkable and fact-checkable.