What is HoverNotes?
HoverNotes is a smart video note-taking tool that helps you turn any video into searchable notes, all stored directly in your Obsidian vault. Whether you’re watching coding tutorials, online courses, or lectures, HoverNotes makes learning from videos simple and efficient. No more endless rewinding or missing key points—just watch once and keep your notes forever.
What are the features of HoverNotes?
- AI-Powered Notes: Automatically captures key concepts, code snippets, equations, and visuals while you watch.
- Time-Stamped Screenshots: Grab screenshots with exact timestamps for quick review and better memory.
- Obsidian Integration: Notes are saved locally in pure Markdown, seamlessly syncing with Obsidian and other knowledge tools.
- Supports All Languages: Works with videos in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and more—no need for subtitles or transcripts.
- No Ads, No Distractions: Enjoy a focused learning space without annoying ads or recommendations.
- Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Bilibili, Google Meet, Zoom, TED, Khan Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and even local videos.
What are the use cases of HoverNotes?
- Students: Take smart notes from online lectures and tutorials.
- Developers: Capture code snippets and explanations from programming videos.
- Professionals: Save insights from company training or webinars.
- Lifelong Learners: Build a personal knowledge base from any video content.
How to use HoverNotes?
- Install the HoverNotes Chrome extension.
- Open your favorite video platform or local video file.
- Start watching—HoverNotes will automatically generate notes and screenshots.
- Access and edit your notes directly in your Obsidian vault.
- Review, search, and organize your notes anytime.
