stepstube
Built for the workbench, not the couch

Fix it yourself. Hands-free.

Paste a YouTube home-repair tutorial. Get the tools, parts, torque specs, and safety flags — voice-controlled, so you can drive it from the sink, the crawlspace, or the top of the ladder without touching a greasy phone.

wrench-time
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rD1O3R9B0Sw Extract
2/6 steps
Tools Required
10mm socket, 3/8 drive, 6-pt
Flathead screwdriver, 6"
Torque wrench, 15-150 ft-lb
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster)
Steps
01 Disconnect battery negative terminal before starting 3:42
02 Remove the two 10mm bolts securing the bracket 7:15
! Allow engine to cool fully before touching coolant lines 9:01
3 more steps · Check off as you go · Share or print your guide

Sign in with Google to try it. 3 free extractions per day.

How it works

Paste a URL. Get a plan. That's it.

1

Paste the URL

Drop in any YouTube repair tutorial — auto, HVAC, plumbing, electrical. If it has a transcript, we can work with it.

2

AI strips the filler

We pull the transcript and cut the intro, the sponsor reads, the "smash that like button" segments. Just the actionable content survives.

3

Get your work order

Exact tool list, numbered steps with timestamps, and safety warnings flagged. Ready to read off a greasy phone screen.

Built for real repair work

Not a generic AI summarizer. Every output is structured for the person leaning over the job.

Exact tool specs

Not just "socket" — you get "10mm, 3/8 drive, 6-point." Specific enough to grab the right thing off the cart the first time.

Check off as you go

Tap each step done as you work. Progress bar tracks where you are. Come back tomorrow — it remembers your spot.

Safety warnings flagged

Cautions and safety steps are surfaced and highlighted separately so they never get buried in a list of routine instructions.

Share & print guides

Text it to a buddy or print it for the toolbox. Clean print layout with all steps, tools, and warnings on paper.

Timestamped steps

Each step links to the exact moment in the video. Tap the timestamp to jump there when you need to see the technique.

Quick-resume garage

Multi-day job? Your in-progress repairs live in the garage. One tap to pick up right where you left off.

Swipe through on mobile

Swipe between Steps, Tools, and Safety panels with one greasy thumb. Designed for phone-in-pocket mechanics.

Any repair category

Auto, HVAC, plumbing, electrical — if YouTube has tutorials for it, stepstube can extract it.

Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when the job demands it.

Free

Try it today, no card needed.

$0 / month
  • 3 extractions per day
  • Full tool list with specs
  • Timestamped steps
  • Safety warnings flagged
  • No credit card required
Get Started Free
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Pro

No daily limit, progress tracking, voice mode.

$4.99 / month
  • No daily limit (fair use: 300 new guides / 30 days)
  • Saved extraction history
  • Step progress & quick-resume garage
  • Share & print guides
  • Voice mode — hands-free operation
  • Email support
Upgrade to Pro

BYOK

Bring your own Gemini API key.

$0 / month
  • Unlimited extractions
  • Key lives in your browser only
  • You pay Google directly at cost
  • Saved history in your browser
  • Voice mode — hands-free operation
Use Your Key

Pay securely with Card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay via Stripe.

Frequently asked questions

Something else on your mind? Reach out to support.

What videos does this work with?
Any public YouTube video with a transcript (auto-generated or manual captions). This covers the vast majority of repair tutorials — auto, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and more. Private videos and videos with no captions cannot be processed.
How accurate is the tool list?
Very good when the creator mentions tools by name in the transcript. We extract exactly what they say — if a creator says "10mm socket, 3/8 drive" you'll see that. If they just wave a tool on screen without narrating it, we won't catch it. Detailed, well-narrated tutorials give the best results.
Do I need a Google account?
Yes. stepstube uses Google sign-in, and every plan needs it, including Free. Once you're signed in you get 3 free extractions a day; the count resets at midnight UTC. Your account keeps your daily count, and voice mode is on Pro and BYOK.
What's BYOK?
BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. If you have a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio, you can enter it in the app settings and use stepstube for free with unlimited extractions. Your key is stored only in your browser's localStorage. On each request it is sent to our server and passed to Google on your behalf — we never write it to disk, log it, or keep it after the request. You pay Google directly at their standard API rates (typically fractions of a cent per extraction).
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The app is fully responsive and works on any modern smartphone or tablet. Find the YouTube tutorial on your phone, copy the URL, paste it into stepstube, and read the step list right there in the shop. No app to install — it runs in your browser.