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Best way to take notes while watching tutorials

Updated May 4, 20264 min read

The best video notes are tied to a timestamp. Here is a workflow that keeps your notes inside the page so you never lose context.

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Step 1
Install Glitch
Notes, bookmarks, and screenshots are all in Glitch.
FeatureNotes Featurebookmarks Featurescreenshots
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Step 2
Open the tutorial
Coursera, Udemy, YouTube, or any HTML5 video.
SiteCoursera SiteUdemy SiteYouTube SiteHTML5 video
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Step 3
Hit B for a bookmark, N for a note
Both attach to the current timestamp. Bookmarks are quick markers; notes hold longer text.
Featurebookmark Featurenote FeatureBookmarks Featurenotes
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Step 4
Capture a frame with C
Glitch grabs a full-resolution screenshot of the current frame and stores it with your note.
Featurefull-resolution screenshot Featurenote
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Step 5
Review later from the panel
Open the bookmarks panel for the video to jump back to any moment.
Featurebookmarks panel
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Step 6
Export to markdown
Copy the entire bookmarks list as markdown for your notes app.
Featuremarkdown Featurebookmarks Featurenotes

Are notes tied to my account?
No — Glitch stores notes locally per site. No account needed.