Resume exactly where you stopped
CourseTrail remembers the lesson and timestamp so you can continue without scrubbing through hours of video.
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Lesson 3 · React Query Intro
Resume at 12:10
12:10 — Important React state example
Built for long YouTube courses
Goodreads-style shelves, Notion-like notes, and Letterboxd-like activity—without turning learning into a scoreboard.
Notes that stay with the lesson
Write rich notes and timestamp callouts while you watch. Everything stays private and searchable.
A library for unfinished courses
Import playlists, set status, track completion, and keep your learning shelf organized.
Private by default
Exact progress, timestamps, and notes never appear on your public profile unless you choose what to share.
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Import a playlist
Paste a YouTube playlist URL. CourseTrail pulls titles, order, thumbnails, and durations into a reusable course.
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Learn with focus
Watch inside a calm learning page with lesson sidebar, progress controls, and an always-ready notes editor.
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Pick up tomorrow
Open Continue Learning and jump back to the same lesson and second—no hunting through the playlist.
Privacy first
Your unfinished lessons stay yours
Public profiles can showcase completed courses, ratings, and collections you choose to share. Exact timestamps, private notes, and learning streaks never leak into public pages.
- ✓ Private progress by default
- ✓ Per-course visibility controls
- ✓ Strong access rules on every private table
- ✓ No automatic public activity posts
Frequently asked questions
Does CourseTrail download YouTube videos?
No. Videos stream through the official YouTube player. CourseTrail stores your progress and notes, not video files.
Can other people see where I paused?
No. Exact lesson position and timestamps are always private. Your public profile can show courses you opt in to share—never the second you stopped.
What if a playlist changes after I import it?
You can sync the playlist. New videos are added, removed ones are marked unavailable, and your existing progress is preserved.
Is the social profile required?
No. CourseTrail is useful as a private learning dashboard. Public profiles and discovery are optional.
Ready to finish the courses you started?
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