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HOW CHEFSCRIBE WORKS

Found a recipe video?
Let’s get cooking.

Use a YouTube cooking video as inspiration, add your preferences, and make a new recipe of your own.

Get the Chrome extension ↗Use the web app ↗

Desktop Chrome: use the extension. Phone or tablet: use the web app. 12 free recipe creations each month.

Watch the demo ↓
A cooking video inspiring a new ChefScribe recipe

START HERE

A little setup.
A lot less rewinding.

Install once, then keep ChefScribe handy for the next cooking video that catches your eye.

  1. 1

    Add ChefScribe to Chrome

    Open the Chrome Web Store listing on your computer and choose Add to Chrome.

  2. 2

    Pin it to your toolbar

    Open Chrome’s Extensions menu and pin ChefScribe so it’s easy to find.

  3. 3

    Open ChefScribe and sign in

    Use your ChefScribe account to keep your saved recipe collection together.

PHONE, TABLET OR DESKTOP

Use the web app in your browser.

No extension needed. Open ChefScribe, paste a YouTube video or Short link, and tell us how you’d like your recipe to turn out.

Open the web app →

Your saved recipes are in the same ChefScribe library, ready to plan or cook.

  1. 1
    Paste a video linkUse a supported YouTube video or Short.
  2. 2
    Add your preferencesAsk for swaps, different flavours, servings or dietary changes.
  3. 3
    Create, review and saveCheck your new recipe idea, then keep it in My Recipes.

YOUR FIRST RECIPE

Video open. Recipe on its way.

  1. 1

    Choose a cooking video

    Open a YouTube cooking video in desktop Chrome. A title or description that clearly names the dish gives ChefScribe useful context.

  2. 2

    Open the ChefScribe side panel

    Click the ChefScribe icon in your toolbar while the video is open.

  3. 3

    Choose Make my recipe

    ChefScribe uses the video title and description plus your preferences to generate a new recipe. It does not read or verify the ingredients and steps shown in the video.

ChefScribe side panel with the Create Recipe Card button
The ChefScribe side panel keeps recipe creation close to your video.

SEE IT HAPPEN

Follow along with the demo.

See how to use ChefScribe to create a new recipe inspired by a cooking video.

Watch on YouTube ↗

MAKE IT YOURS

A recipe worth keeping.

Once your card is ready, it’s more than a bookmark.

01

Save and organise

Keep favourites in your collection. Use folders, tags and stars to find them again.

02

Make it fit your meal

Adjust servings, copy ingredients for shopping, or add recipes to your meal plan.

03

Take it into the kitchen

Print a recipe card or open your saved library on the web. The original video stays linked for reference.

Open My Recipes →

QUICK ANSWERS

Before you start

Do I have to pay to try it?

No. The free plan includes 12 recipe creations each month. Visit the pricing page if you need more.

Can I use ChefScribe on my phone?

Yes. Open the ChefScribe web app on your phone or tablet, paste a YouTube link, and add your preferences. The Chrome extension is for desktop Chrome.

What if my recipe will not generate?

Check that the video title or description identifies a dish, then try again. ChefScribe uses metadata and your preferences; it does not analyse the video itself.

Can I translate a recipe?

Where translation is available, you can translate recipe text. Check ingredient names and quantities carefully.

More questions? Visit the FAQ →

Your first recipe starts with a video.

Choose the way that fits your device.

Desktop: Get the Chrome extension ↗Phone or tablet: Open the web app ↗
12 free recipe creations every month