Audience
Students, developers, and lifelong learners seeking a solution to convert educational videos into structured, searchable knowledge in Obsidian
About HoverNotes
HoverNotes is a Chrome extension that transforms video tutorials from platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and Bilibili into distraction-free, AI-generated Markdown notes stored directly in your Obsidian (or any local) vault. It watches the video in real time, capturing key concepts, code snippets, equations, diagrams, and timestamped screenshots, surpassing transcript-only tools by understanding visual content. It presents a split-view learning environment, removing ads and recommendations while letting users edit notes as they generate, ensuring improved retention and accuracy. With full local-first storage and Obsidian integration, it gives users complete control over their knowledge. The free plan includes basic features with 20 minutes of AI processing, while paid tiers unlock hours of AI note-taking, advanced summaries, priority support, and unlimited use.
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HoverNotes Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does HoverNotes work with?
HoverNotes works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does HoverNotes support in their product?
HoverNotes supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does HoverNotes offer?
HoverNotes offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does HoverNotes integrate with?
HoverNotes integrates with: bilibili, Coursera, Google Chrome, NGINX, Obsidian Security, Obsidian, Udemy, and YouTube.
Q: What type of training does HoverNotes provide?
HoverNotes provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
