subvert

What it does

Drop in a video and get back subtitles, chapter markers and a summary, driven through a browser UI that starts from a single docker run. Transcription and summarisation go through OpenAI, which decides two things for you: audio leaves your machine, and long videos cost proportionally more. The author marks it work-in-progress. Summaries are for orientation — check names and figures against the source. MIT.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

subvert FAQ

Is subvert free?

subvert itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use subvert?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does subvert work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use subvert commercially?

The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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