HoverNotes
HoverNotes is an AI-powered Chrome extension that converts video tutorials from platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and more into organized, searchable Obsidian notes. It automatically generates comprehensive notes, captures code snippets, includes timestamped screenshots, and provides clear explanations, all while prioritizing user privacy through local storage within the Obsidian vault.
About HoverNotes
HoverNotes is an innovative Chrome Extension designed to seamlessly transform video tutorials from platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Vimeo, and more into organized, searchable Obsidian notes. Leveraging advanced AI, it generates detailed summaries, captures code snippets with syntax highlighting, and includes timestamped screenshots. The tool emphasizes privacy by storing all notes locally within the user's Obsidian vault, ensuring full control over your knowledge. It enhances your learning experience by providing a distraction-free environment with split-view mode and real-time note-taking capabilities, making video learning more efficient and engaging.
How to Use
Install the HoverNotes Chrome Extension and open videos on supported platforms such as YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Vimeo, or university websites. The extension runs alongside the video, analyzing content in real-time to generate notes, capture code snippets, and take timestamped screenshots with a single click. All generated notes are saved securely in your Obsidian vault in markdown format, providing a streamlined and focused learning experience.
Features
- AI-generated comprehensive notes, including key concepts, code snippets, and visuals, supporting multiple languages without transcripts
- One-click timestamped video screenshots inserted directly into notes
- Distraction-free, split-view mode that removes ads and recommendations for focused learning
- Automatic capture of syntax-highlighted code snippets
- Seamless integration with Obsidian for local, markdown-based note storage
- Priority processing and new feature access for paid plans
- Compatibility with YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Vimeo, Bilibili, and other websites
- Advanced AI summaries available with paid subscriptions
Use Cases
- Converting online course videos from Udemy and Coursera into organized, searchable notes
- Efficiently taking detailed notes from coding tutorials on YouTube and similar platforms
- Creating permanent, easily accessible knowledge bases from educational videos
- Enhancing learning for students, professionals, and lifelong learners through structured notes
- Documenting technical content, including code examples, diagrams, and formulas from videos
Best For
Pros
- Supports cloud storage options alongside local Obsidian integration for flexibility.
- Creates a distraction-free environment with split-view mode, removing ads and distractions.
- Compatible with a wide range of video platforms, including educational and corporate websites.
- Enhances content retention and simplifies review processes.
- Highly praised for its efficiency, ease of use, and transformative impact on learning.
- Ensures private, permanent storage of notes directly in Obsidian in markdown format.
- Reduces manual effort by automating pauses, rewinds, and note entry.
- Generates clean, organized notes with syntax-highlighted code snippets and helpful screenshots.
- Utilizes AI to watch video content actively, capturing context beyond transcripts.
Cons
- No specific disadvantages are noted in the current information.
Pricing Plans
Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.
Free Starter
Includes 20 minutes of AI-generated video notes, basic note-taking features, local storage, Obsidian integration, with support for YouTube and Bilibili.
Get StartedSynthesize
Offers 20 hours of AI processing monthly, timestamped screenshots, support for all video platforms, advanced AI summaries, email support, and priority processing.
Get StartedUnlimited Pro
Provides unlimited AI processing, timestamped screenshot capture, support for all platforms, advanced summaries, priority support, early access to new features, and priority processing.
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