Missions

Every way SPLINTR can go looking. Pick one, or tell Archer your subject and let him choose.

Debate & Perspective

Challenge your thinking with multiple viewpoints

Bi-POVBoth sides of any issueGet both sides of any issue.e.g. Is remote work better than office work?See an example

ALT-POVChallenge your viewTell us what you believe and we'll find the most credible, well-argued opposing viewpoints. Steel-man the other side.e.g. I think cryptocurrency is the future of financeSee an example

ALT-TheoriesTwo stories. One event.Most major events have an official story — and an alternative perspective. SPLINTR surfaces both: the mainstream institutional account and the alternative theory side by side. You decide.e.g. The moon landingSee an example

Stay Current

News and real-time coverage on developing topics

NewsJournalism-grade coverageCredible, editorial-quality video journalism from established news organizations, reporters, and verified outlets. Not creator takes — real reporting.e.g. US-China trade tensionsSee an example

Live UpdatesStay currentLiving playlists that grow with breaking news and developments. Subscribe to a topic and get fresh video updates as they happen.e.g. AI regulation developmentsSee an example

Entertainment

Music, film, and cultural content

MusicDiscover and curateMusic videos, live performances, covers, concert footage, and artist content. Filter by genre, era, and content type to build the perfect music playlist.e.g. Kendrick Lamar live performancesSee an example

Indie EntertainmentIn developmentIndependent cinemaIndependent films, art-house cinema, festival winners, short films, and director profiles available on YouTube. Discover the films the algorithm buries.e.g. A24 horror filmsSee an example

Explore & Learn

Build understanding on any subject, from any angle

SpotlightAny subject, explored in depthDrop any name, event, place, or concept. SPLINTR builds a rich profile from documentaries, interviews, biographical content, and cultural context.e.g. Nikola TeslaSee an example

Learn AboutLearn any subjectBeginner-to-advanced playlists built from top YouTube educators. Pick your level or let SPLINTR build a structured learning path.e.g. How does machine learning work?See an example

How ToStep-by-step guidanceThe best tutorials, walkthroughs, and practical guides on any skill or task. Hands-on, instructional content ordered from most approachable to most advanced.e.g. Build a REST API with Node.jsSee an example

History OfWhere it all beganDocumentary-style histories, origin stories, and timeline narratives. Trace the evolution of any topic from its roots to its modern form.e.g. The history of the internetSee an example

Future ConceptsIn developmentThe cutting edgeEmerging ideas, breakthrough research, and next-generation thinking. Explore paradigm shifts and innovations that are 5-10 years from mainstream.e.g. Quantum computing applicationsSee an example

PredictionsIn developmentWhat comes nextExpert forecasts, future outlooks, and credible predictions. See the bull case, the bear case, and the wild cards for any topic.e.g. The future of electric vehiclesSee an example

Your YouTube

Curate and explore content from your own library

My YouTube PlaylistsAny playlist. Archer-organized.Import any of your YouTube playlists into SPLINTR. ARCHER groups your videos by category, lets you mark watched or delete, and turns any group into a curated playlist.e.g. Import and organize my playlist

Subscriptions & LikesYour YouTube, curatedBrowse your YouTube liked videos and subscription channels directly inside SPLINTR. Filter, play inline, and save anything to a playlist — no tab-switching required.e.g. Browse my liked videos

YouTube PlaylistsIn developmentCurated series. Organized learning.Finds curated YouTube playlists and organized video series on any topic. Not random individual videos — multi-episode series, organized courses, and structured content.e.g. Machine learning fundamentalsSee an example

Deep Dive

Detailed analysis, specialized formats, and expert voices

Keynotes & ConferencesIn developmentExperts on stageKeynote speeches, conference talks, TED presentations, and expert panels. The ideas that move industries, delivered by the people shaping them.e.g. AI safety keynotesSee an example

Case StudyIn developmentWhat actually happenedReal experiments, documented outcomes, and honest post-mortems. Theory is nice — but what happened when people actually tried it?e.g. Remote work productivity experimentsSee an example

Uncanny ConnectionsIn developmentDiscover the unexpectedCross-domain insight discovery. Find surprising links between seemingly unrelated topics that spark new understanding.e.g. Jazz improvisation and startup strategySee an example

Custom Missions

Build, curate, and explore your way

Curate & ShareBuild your own playlistAssemble a custom YouTube playlist from any source — paste a URL, browse any channel, or pull from your SPLINTR history. Archer helps name and organize it. Publish to YouTube or share with anyone.e.g. See an example

More Like ThisDrop a URL. Find videos just like it.Paste any YouTube video URL. Archer reads the title, description, and metadata, then finds a playlist of similar videos you'll actually want to watch.e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Video by PhotoSnap a photo. Find the video.See a YouTube video playing on a TV or phone? Take a photo or screenshot — ARCHER reads the image and finds the exact video on YouTube instantly.e.g. Find this video

SPLINTRIn developmentGo deeper with any resultThe meta-mission. Take any result from any mission and branch it into a focused deep-dive playlist. Found something fascinating? SPLINTR it.e.g. Explore the supply chain angle from my Bi-POV resultsSee an example