Lectern - Watch & Learn
macOS
Search, watch, and learn from WWDC sessions.
Lectern helps developers browse Apple developer videos by year and technology, search across session titles and transcripts, and jump directly to the moment a topic is mentioned. It keeps the learning workflow in one native app with local indexing, favorites, synced transcripts, and optional AI assistance.
Features
Transcript-first search
Search titles and transcripts with local full-text indexing, then jump straight to the matching timestamp.
Native session browser
Browse WWDC sessions in a fast three-column Mac interface built for scanning and repeated learning.
Synced playback
Watch video, read transcripts, inspect chapters, and open code snippets side by side.
Favorites
Save important sessions locally so you can return to them quickly.
Optional AI tools
Summarize, explain, draft questions, or start a blog outline using your own OpenAI-compatible credentials.
Local by default
Catalog data, transcript indexes, favorites, and settings are stored on your device.