Obsidian AI Video Notes & Screenshots (YouTube, Udemy, etc) - HoverNotes

Overview

🚀 The only AI note-taker that actually *watches* the video — directly in your browser Stop rewatching tutorials, lectures, or course videos. HoverNotes watches alongside you and captures everything transcripts miss — code, diagrams, equations, explanations — and saves it straight to your Obsidian vault. No uploads, no cloud storage. Just pure, private, local notes. ✅ Works on YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and 20+ platforms ✅ AI that actually WATCHES: understands the video visually, not just the transcript ✅ True local-first: notes live in YOUR vault, never our servers ✅ Pure markdown: opens instantly in Obsidian ✨ Free Starter includes 20 minutes of AI notes • Upgrade anytime. 🎯 Built for people who learn from video: - YouTube tutorials → vault notes - Udemy & Coursera courses → study materials - Any browser video → your second brain ✨ Why Online Learners Love HoverNotes ✅ AI That Watches Like You Do: HoverNotes analyzes code, diagrams, and UI visually — not just the transcript — so your notes capture what's actually on screen. ✅ Real-Time AI Notes: Get explanations and summaries as you watch, from the video itself. ✅ Instant Screenshot Capture: Grab clean, timestamped screenshots of code, diagrams, or key slides and link them right into your notes. ✅ True Local-First Storage: Notes and screenshots save directly to your Obsidian vault as markdown — full privacy, full control. Made and stored by you. ✅ Learn from Any Video: If it plays in your browser — YouTube, online courses, internal training — you can take notes on it. 🛠️ How It Works 1. Install the extension (takes 30 seconds). 2. Link it to your local Obsidian vault. 3. Open any video and toggle the editor. 4. Take notes, capture screenshots, or let the AI generate explanations — all saved locally in real time. 💡 Key Features • Real-Time AI Notes: HoverNotes analyzes video and audio, delivering detailed notes and explanations instantly. • Split-Screen Video + Note Mode: Watch and take notes side-by-side. • Multilingual: Watch in one language, get notes in another — any spoken language in, your preferred language out. • Zero Cloud Dependency: Your data stays on your device. • Video Controls: Adjustable playback speed, click-to-jump timestamps, and keyboard shortcuts built in. 🏗️ Built for Your Personal Knowledge Base • Pure markdown notes — open and edit in any app, including Obsidian. • Screenshots stored locally and embedded directly in your notes. • Seamless integration with Obsidian and other markdown tools. • Works with any video — technical, educational, meetings, or beyond. 🌍 MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Watch tutorials in any language, get notes in yours: • English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean • Spanish, Russian, French, German • And many more... 📹 PLATFORM SUPPORT Works seamlessly with: ✅ YouTube ✅ Udemy ✅ Coursera ✅ LinkedIn Learning ✅ Bilibili ✅ Online meeting platforms ✅ Any video playing in your browser 📥 Install Now & Master Video Learning Turn every video into a personal knowledge goldmine. Install HoverNotes today and start building your Obsidian vault with ease! 💬 CONNECT WITH US 𝕏 Twitter: https://x.com/hovernotes ✉️ Email: hovernotes@protonmail.com 💡 Discord: https://discord.gg/yN4g5UhTx9 ❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How does the AI understand video content? A: Unlike tools that only read transcripts, our AI (powered by multimodal LLMs) watches and understands the video directly. It captures visual elements — diagrams, code, interactions — that never appear in transcripts, making your notes far more comprehensive. Q: Where are my notes stored? A: Directly in your Obsidian vault, on your own disk. We use pure markdown, so your notes are always accessible, under your control, and openable in any markdown viewer. Screenshots are saved locally in your vault's asset folder. Q: Do I need to manually capture everything? A: No. You can take notes and screenshots manually, or let the AI watch alongside you and help capture key information and generate notes. Everything saves directly to your vault — you decide how much help you want. Q: What about privacy and security? A: We take a true local-first approach: - Notes save directly to your vault - Screenshots stay on your computer - No cloud storage of your content - We only process what you're actively watching - No data retained after processing Q: How does the AI processing work? A: When you watch a video, we process it in real time using multimodal LLMs. The content is analyzed to generate notes, but nothing is stored on our servers — all results go straight to your vault. Q: Will this work with any video? A: Yes! HoverNotes works with any video playing in your browser, including: - YouTube tutorials - Online courses (Udemy, Coursera, etc.) - Private training videos - Internal documentation - Conference talks Q: What languages are supported? A: Our AI can generate notes in many languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and more. Watch in any language, get notes in your preferred one. Q: Do I need to be online? A: You need an internet connection for AI processing, but all notes and screenshots are stored locally. Once they're in your vault, you can access them offline anytime. ⓘ Legal Notice: HoverNotes is an independent Chrome extension that converts video content into Obsidian notes. While we use AI capabilities for note generation, HoverNotes is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any video platforms or AI service providers. This extension operates independently as a third-party tool designed to enhance the video learning experience. Any references to platforms, services, or AI models are for descriptive purposes only. Privacy Notice: HoverNotes processes video content in real time. No video co