How do I save my first item?

Paste any YouTube URL, article, or PDF into the capture bar. BrainTube extracts the transcript, generates a summary, and indexes everything within a minute.

How do I connect BrainTube to Claude or Cursor?

Open /connect in the app to get your MCP URL and API key, then paste it into Claude Desktop's config or Cursor's MCP settings. Your library becomes a tool the AI can call.

A Brain is a focused group of items you can chat with. Dashboard → Brains → New, pick items, give it a name. You can keep it private or share it publicly via a slug.

How does billing work?

Plans run monthly or annually with a 7-day trial. BrainTokens cover AI usage on top of your plan. Refunds within 14 days, no questions asked.

Where is my data stored?

EU-region infrastructure. You own your data, you can export it as JSON anytime, and account deletion purges backups within 30 days.

Keyboard Shortcuts and Power User Tips — Help

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts and tips.

Global Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl/Cmd + K	Open quick search
Ctrl/Cmd + /	Open command palette

Library Tips

Bulk actions — Select multiple items with checkboxes for batch operations
Quick filters — Click source icons to instantly filter by content type
Star items — Starred items never auto-archive (attention decay is paused)

Brain Chat Tips

Be specific — "What did [speaker] say about [topic]?" works better than vague questions
Use follow-ups — The chat maintains context, so build on previous answers
Ask for citations — The brain will reference specific videos/articles

Search Pro Tips

Semantic search — Describe what you're looking for conceptually
Entity search — Search for people, tools, or concepts by name
Use quotes — Wrap exact phrases in quotes for precise matching

Content Organization

Collections — Create themed collections for research projects
Tags — AI auto-tags content, but you can add manual tags too
Brains — Manually assign items to brains for focused knowledge domains