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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Kilonotes
Kilonotes is a digital note-taking and PDF reading app designed to support students and professionals with an intuitive handwriting experience and versatile study tools. It allows users to record class notes, mark up PDFs, complete exercises, study online lessons, and organize reading notes in one place, positioning itself as a reliable study partner. The handwriting function mimics the natural feel of writing on paper, while customization options let you personalize notebooks and layouts. Kilonotes also includes a variety of photo editing tools and a split-screen function so you can take notes while watching videos or lectures. Its recording feature makes it easy to capture spoken content alongside notes for later review, and the app provides tools to quickly extract key points from study material. A unique card-based learning mode allows users to transform notes into flashcards to reinforce knowledge retention.
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Coconote
Coconote is an AI note-taking app that turns lectures, meetings, videos, and documents into organized notes, transcripts, quizzes, flashcards, and even AI chat, supporting over 100 languages. You can record or upload audio, video, documents, YouTube links, and more; Coconote then instantly transcribes and structures your content into clear notes and summaries. It offers features like quiz and flashcard generation, AI chat (“ask your notes anything”), multi-device sync, and support for uploads and recordings across many media types. The app is designed to help users capture, review, and study smarter, without manual transcription or note writing. On mobile, it can be used to record lectures and generate study materials on the go. It aims to free users from taking notes manually by automating the entire process, producing polished educational content from raw inputs.
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LunaNotes
LunaNotes is a versatile note-taking app specifically designed for YouTube, enabling users to efficiently capture and organize notes directly within the video-watching experience. With LunaNotes, users can create time-stamped annotations that sync with video playback, making it easy to revisit specific moments and insights.
Key features include:
Seamless YouTube Integration:
Take notes directly on YouTube videos without switching tabs or applications.
Time-Stamped Annotations:
Sync notes with exact moments in the video for quick reference.
AI-Powered Chat-with-Video:
Leverage an AI assistant to enhance your note-taking process, similar to ChatGPT for YouTube.
Searchable Notes:
Quickly find specific notes or topics within your annotations.
Flexible Sharing Options:
Share notes publicly with a link or privately with other LunaNotes users. Free users can create public notes, while premium users have advanced sharing capabilities.
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