HoverNotes

HoverNotes watches videos in your browser and automatically takes notes as you watch. It captures on-screen code, diagrams, and equations that transcripts alone miss, and works on YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, university videos, and other video sites in your browser. The tool targets professionals and serious learners seeking to convert video content into structured notes and study material.

HoverNotes focuses on maintaining notes linked to the video content, storing them locally and integrating with Obsidian for organization. It emphasizes privacy and local storage, with AI notes processed on HoverNotes servers while manual notes and local files stay on the user’s computer.

HoverNotes aims to transform video learning into a more permanent knowledge resource by recording what is seen and heard in videos. It creates notes that can be revisited and organized within personal knowledge systems, rather than relying solely on ephemeral memory of the video. It supports multiple languages and provides features to translate and discuss specific parts of the video.

HoverNotes is designed for users who rely on video learning for exams, coding, professional development, or language learning. It integrates with Obsidian and local markdown workflows, and it supports a wide range of video platforms and local files. The product emphasizes privacy, ownership of notes, and the ability to access content offline without losing generated AI notes.

Use cases

• Medical students with complex lecture content
• Developers learning from coding tutorials