About Video Clip Directory
Video Clip Directory (VCD) is a simple place to create and save time-coded YouTube clips (start/end in seconds) into a searchable directory. Think of it as a library of “moments” you can quickly find, share, and reuse.
We don’t host videos. Clips play via the official YouTube embed player and remain on YouTube.
Quick Start
- Paste a YouTube URL (optionally “at current time”).
- Use SET start and SET end.
- Add a title + tags, then Save.
- Browse, search, and export clips when you need them.
What is a “Clip” in VCD?
A clip is simply a reference to a YouTube video plus a start and end time. VCD stores the video ID, timestamps, and metadata (like title/tags/category) so you can search and reuse that exact moment later.
What is this site for?
- Discovery: find great moments fast using tags and search.
- Reference: save “proof points”, quotes, tutorials, highlights.
- Curation: build a personal stash of clips for future projects.
- Export: move clips into Video Chain Maker to build full chains.
VCD + Video Chains + Video Chain Maker
VCD is designed to work alongside the broader Video Chains ecosystem: a way to stitch multiple clips into a guided viewing experience.
So… what is a Video Chain?
A Video Chain is a sequence of short clips (from one or many videos) that plays like a guided story. Instead of sending someone a 40-minute video and saying “skip to 12:34”, a chain lets you present the best moments in the best order — perfect for tutorials, reviews, education, entertainment, and “watch this next” experiences.
Export to JSON (for Video Chain Maker)
VCD can export a clip as a JSON file. That JSON can be imported into Video Chain Maker so you can assemble clips into a chain without re-entering times.
- Export a clip from the directory (Export JSON).
- Import it into Video Chain Maker.
- Combine multiple clips into one chain.
Why JSON?
JSON is a clean, portable format. It’s easy to store, share, and move between tools. It also makes it possible for you to build your own workflows later (bulk import/export, backups, clip packs, and more).
What we do
- Store time-coded clip references (video ID + start/end).
- Let you search clips by title, tags, and category.
- Play clips using official embeds.
- Offer JSON export for use in Video Chain Maker.
What we don’t do
- We don’t host or upload videos.
- We don’t remove YouTube branding, ads, or controls.
- We don’t claim ownership of any referenced content.
- We don’t provide a download tool.
Ready to create your first clip?
Paste a YouTube URL, set your start/end, and save it to the directory. Later, export JSON to build chains in Video Chain Maker.