What is gistr.so?
Gistr is an AI-native notebook designed to help curious minds think, learn, and organize knowledge discovered online. It functions as a smart workspace where users can save insights from diverse sources including YouTube videos, web pages, podcasts, and PDF files. The platform integrates AI capabilities to enhance learning and research processes.
Users can capture highlights, take notes, and get instant AI insights while consuming content online through the Chrome extension. Gistr offers guided prompts, AI-powered explanations, and real-time context for highlighted text. It features a rich notes editor with formatting options, interactive cards for media, and tools to structure learning across multiple sources into threads and collections.
Features
- Guided Prompts: Smart structured questions tailored for learners with one-click access
- Ask AI: Provides trusted, referenced answers that simplify study and research
- Select & Ask: Highlight any part of PDFs to get real-time explanations without switching tabs
- Auto Highlight: Identifies important moments in videos without watching entire content
- Easy Follow-Ups: Ask follow-up questions on AI replies without losing context
- Rich Notes Editor: Flexible, AI-enhanced editor with formatting and linking capabilities
- Threads & Collections: Combine insights from multiple sources into organized narratives
- Chrome Extension: Capture highlights and insights directly from web browsers
Use Cases
- Academic research and paper annotation
- Studying from textbooks and PDF materials
- Creating video tutorials and content scripts
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Building personalized study guides
- Organizing learning materials across multiple sources
- Collecting design references and inspiration
- Summarizing articles and web content
FAQs
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How does the Free plan work?
The Free plan includes the full Gistr workspace with 300 AI credits per day, access to standard AI models, unlimited content saving, and basic organization features. It supports 5 folders and 5 sources per conversation with no time limit or credit card required. -
What happens if I exceed my AI credits?
When AI credits are exceeded, users may need to wait for daily refresh or upgrade to a higher plan with more credits. -
Which plan is right for me?
The Free plan is suitable for basic usage, Explorer for frequent users who process more content, and Thinker for deep learning and advanced AI model access. -
Will Gistr work across my devices?
Gistr is accessible through web browsers and Chrome extension, allowing synchronization across devices where these are available. -
Who owns the AI summaries and notes generated in Gistr?
Users retain ownership of the content they create and generate within the Gistr platform.
