What is Chef Lens - (Beta)?
Chef Lens turns your favorite food videos into step-by-step recipes using AI. Just paste a link from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook and get a clear, cookable recipe in seconds. Save, favorite, and never lose a recipe again.
Problem
Users manually transcribe recipes from food videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook, which is time-consuming and error-prone due to missed steps or unclear instructions.
Solution
A web-based tool where users paste a video link to generate step-by-step recipes using AI, enabling them to save, favorite, and cook from structured recipes instantly. Example: Convert a TikTok cooking hack into a detailed recipe.
Customers
Home cooks, food bloggers, and meal preppers who frequently discover recipes via short-form video platforms.
Unique Features
Extracts recipes from any video platform, AI-driven step-by-step breakdown, and cloud-based recipe saving.
User Comments
Saves hours of manual note-taking
Accurately captures ingredient quantities
Easy to use with any video link
Useful for organizing favorite recipes
Occasional missed steps in complex videos
Traction
Launched in beta on ProductHunt with 2,000+ upvotes, 500+ active users, and integration with major social platforms.
Market Size
The global meal kit delivery market, a comparable segment, was valued at $15.2 billion in 2023 (Statista).
