YouExtractor
For bootcamps, courses, and side projects
Follow Along Coding Tutorials Without Copy-Pasting
Following along should mean writing the interesting parts, not transcribing `npx create-next-app` from 480p. YouExtractor rebuilds the tutorial project first, then you follow the lesson with a working tree already on disk.
What you get
- Roadmap checklist mapped to the lesson
- AI tutor in the workspace for “why did they do it that way?” questions
- ZIP or GitHub if you want the follow-along on another machine
The follow-along problem
Instructors skip files they created off-camera. They paste from a private repo. They say “same as last time” and you were not here last time. A reconstructed project plus a written guide is the missing layer between the video and your editor.
How to follow along with YouExtractor
Extract the video. Open the workspace. Watch at 1.25× with the guide on the side. When the instructor introduces a new concept, pause and implement a tiny variation. You are still following along — you are just not fighting the player.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work for long Udemy-style courses that were uploaded to YouTube?
If the upload is a public YouTube video with captions, you can extract it. Multi-hour videos may take longer in the queue.
Can I follow along on a phone?
Sign-up works on mobile. The workspace is built for a desktop editor. Extract on your laptop when you can.