About HoverNotes
HoverNotes — HoverNotes is a Chrome Extension designed to transform video tutorials from platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and any other video source into instant, organized Obsidian notes. It utilizes AI to generate comprehensive notes, automatically captures code snippets, includes timestamped screenshots, and provides clear explanations. The tool emphasizes local storage within the user's Obsidian vault, ensuring privacy and complete control over their knowledge. It aims to enhance video learning by offering a distraction-free environment and smart, real-time note-taking capabilities.
Top use cases
- Transforming online course videos (Udemy, Coursera) into organized, searchable notes.
- Taking efficient and comprehensive notes from coding tutorials on YouTube or other platforms.
- Creating permanent, easily referenceable knowledge from educational videos.
- Enhancing video learning for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.
- Documenting technical content, including code examples, diagrams, and equations, from video sources.
Built for
Key features
- AI-generated notes (captures key concepts, code snippets, visual elements, works without transcripts, supports multiple languages)
- Automatic code snippet capture with syntax highlighting
- Timestamped video screenshots (one-click capture, inserted directly into notes)
- Seamless Obsidian integration for local storage in markdown
- Distraction-Free Video Learning environment (split-view mode, removes ads/recommendations)
- Compatibility with major video platforms (YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Vimeo, Bilibili, any website)
- Advanced AI summaries (for paid plans)
- Priority processing (for paid plans)
- Early access to new features (for Unlimited Pro plan)
Pros & cons
Pros
- AI-powered note-taking that 'watches' the video for context (code, diagrams, handwritten notes), not just transcripts.
- Automatically generates clean, well-organized notes with syntax-highlighted code snippets and helpful screenshots.
- Seamless Obsidian integration for local, private, and permanent note storage in markdown.
- Provides a distraction-free learning environment with split-view mode, removing ads and recommendations.
- Compatible with a wide range of video platforms, including university and company websites.
- Saves significant time by reducing manual pausing, rewinding, and typing.
- Improves retention and makes reviewing content easier.
- Offers flexibility with cloud storage option in addition to local Obsidian integration.
- User reviews consistently highlight its efficiency, intuitiveness, and game-changing impact on learning.
Cons
- No specific disadvantages are mentioned in the provided content.
Pricing
Free Starter
$0
20 minutes of AI Video Notes included, Basic video note-taking, Local storage, Obsidian integration, YouTube & Bilibili support.
Synthesize
$9.99/ mo
20 hours of AI processing/month, Screenshot capture with timestamps, All video platforms supported, Advanced AI summaries, Email support, Priority processing.
Unlimited Pro
$19.99/ mo
Unlimited AI processing, Screenshot capture with timestamps, All video platforms supported, Advanced AI summaries, Priority support, Priority processing, Early access to new features.
Company information
- HoverNotes Support Email & Customer service contact & Refund contact etc. More Contact, visit the contact us page(https://hovernotes.io/contact)
- HoverNotes Company HoverNotes Company name: HoverNotes . More about HoverNotes, Please visit the about us page(https://hovernotes.io/about) .
- HoverNotes Youtube HoverNotes Youtube Link: https://youtube.com
Frequently asked questions
How does the AI note-taking work?
Our AI watches the video content with you so that you can focus on understanding the video while it takes smart notes in real time for you.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes! You can cancel your subscription at any time. You'll continue to have access until the end of your billing period.
What video platforms are supported?
We support YouTube, Vimeo, Coursera, Udemy, and most other video platforms. Free users get YouTube and Bilibili access.
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