STEP 1
Install HoverNotes
Install from the Chrome Web Store. Takes 30 seconds. Works on Chrome, Edge, Comet, and other Chromium browsers.
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Turn any YouTube video into structured Obsidian notes while you watch
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Install from the Chrome Web Store. Takes 30 seconds. Works on Chrome, Edge, Comet, and other Chromium browsers.
Open YouTube and play any video—coding tutorials, lectures, conference talks, or any content you want to learn from.
Hover over the video and click the HoverNotes button that appears. A floating notepad opens right beside your video without leaving your tab.
Click 'Connect Vault' and select or create your HoverNotes folder in Obsidian. This lets HoverNotes save notes directly to your computer - no cloud upload needed.
Start 'AI Notes' and HoverNotes will generate well structured notes from the video in real-time. You can edit everything.
Click the camera icon to take screenshots with timestamps. Screenshots are saved directly to your Obsidian vault.
Take your own notes as you watch the video in our notion-like editor.
Your notes are saved on your computer and never in the cloud.
Your notes are saved as Markdown to your Obsidian vault and accessible in both Obsidian and HoverNotes.
Your notes live on your computer - not locked in our platform.
Control playback without breaking your focus.
Adjust speed, volume, skip forward or back—all from your keyboard while taking your notes
Click timestamps in your notes to jump back to that exact moment in the video.
Let AI handle the notes while you speed through content.
Take notes on entire playlists. Build complete topic references.
Organize notes by Topic - perfect for following specific subject concepts.
HoverNotes AI watches the video directly. Works even when transcripts are disabled or unavailable.
AI understands & captures code, charts, and images shown on screen - not just what's said.
Watch in one language, get notes in another. e.g. Watch in English, get notes in Spanish. Supports 15+ languages.
Learn from free YouTube content instead of paying for courses.
Notes are saved directly to your computer. We never store your content.
Capture code from React, Python, and JavaScript tutorials. Get syntax highlighting automatically.
Save UI/UX techniques, Figma workflows, and design principles from tutorial videos.
Document market analysis strategies, negotiation tactics, and investment frameworks.
Capture technical analysis patterns, trading strategies, and market commentary.
Turn lectures, documentaries, and educational content into study materials.
Never lose insights from keynotes and technical talks again.
Yes, HoverNotes & AI notes work on all YouTube videos even for live streams.
Yes, it works, but probably overkill for 60-second videos. Best to use on longer tutorials.
Yes. All notes are available on your computer and editable in both HoverNotes and Obsidian.
No. AI processing happens in the background.