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by caroot-io 1132 days ago
Hey folks,

As a lone entrepreneur, I recently ran into an issue that I'm sure some of you can relate to:

Scrolling through a ton of lengthy articles and videos (over 10 minutes) that are jam-packed with valuable insights.

Saving each document to a single location without bothering to sort them into categories or use any tags.

When the time comes to retrieve a specific document, I'm left scrambling to recall the app where I saved it or its title.

If I can't remember, then I'm out of luck. I can only search for articles, but with images and videos, I have to comb through numerous albums or browse my history.

After struggling to find a solution, I decided to build my own Telegram bookmarking bot. I chose Telegram because I use it daily to stay in touch with my colleagues and pals. Moreover, Telegram is secure, and I'm accustomed to storing all my essential information here.

Some unique features include:

The ability to save all typical file types, including PDFs, images, videos, web links... You can simply forward, type, or upload them to your bot.

The ability to retrieve information the way you think, in any language.

Summarizing key notes from any YouTube videos, articles, or blogs. This will assist you in saving time by filtering information before storing it.

Quickly asking any question about your files. It works with articles, YouTube videos, and PDFs (coming soon). For instance, suppose you're watching a 2-hour video course and can't recall the exact moment when they discussed the topic you need to revisit. In that case, you can ask the bot for the specific information, and it will provide you with the answer.

I made the bot completely free of charge. Just search on Telegram "searchcarootbot" and give it a try. I'm open to any feedback, so don't hesitate to DM me!