HoverNotes - AI Video Notes for Obsidian Edge extension security report

🚀 Take Notes on any Video with HoverNotes directly in your browser Stop rewatching tutorials, lectures, or school videos. HoverNotes captures everything including code, diagrams, explanations and saves directly to your Obsidian vault. No uploads & no cloud storage—just pure local notes storage & private note-taking. ✅ Compatible with YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and more. ✅ AI that actually WATCHES: HoverNotes understands the video, not just transcripts ✅ True local-first: Notes live in YOUR vault, never our servers ✅ Pure markdown: Opens instantly in Obsidian 🎯 Built for Obsidian users who learn from video: - YouTube tutorials → vault notes - Udemy courses → your study materials - Any browser video → your second brain ------- ✨ Why Online Learners Love HoverNotes ✅ True Local-First Storage: Notes, screenshots, and snippets save directly to your computer as markdown in your Obsidian vault — with full privacy, full control. Your notes are made and stored by you. ✅ Instant Screenshot Capture: Take video screenshots with timestamps—like code examples, diagrams or key slides—and link them to your notes. ✅ Learn from Any Video: Works with any browser video, from YouTube tutorials to internal training docs. If it plays in your browser, you can learn from it ✅ AI-Powered Note taking: Get realtime ai notes with explanations and summaries, from the video you’re watching. ✅ AI Watches the video like you do: HoverNotes AI analyzes code, diagrams, and UI visually (not just transcripts). 🛠️ How It Works 1. Install the extension (takes 30 seconds). 2. Select video & toggle editor 3. Link it to your local Obsidian vault. 4. Play any video. 5. Take notes, capture video screenshots, or let AI generate explanations & notes—all saved locally in real-time. 💡 Key Features • Real-Time AI Notes: HoverNotes AI analyzes video and audio, delivering detailed notes and explanations instantly. • Split-Screen Video-Note Mode: Watch and take notes from videos side-by-side for a seamless experience. • Multi-Language Support: Watch in one language (e.g., Spanish), get notes in another (e.g., English)—supports 15+ languages. • Zero Cloud Dependency: Your data is only stored on your device. 🏗️ Built for Your Personal Knowledge Base • Notes in pure markdown for easy editing and organization. (Open in any app e.g. Obsidian) • Screenshots stored locally, embedded in your notes. • Perfect 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 ✅ LinkedIn Learning ✅ Coursera ✅ 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 video content directly. This means we can capture visual elements, diagrams, and interactions that don't appear in transcripts, making your notes more comprehensive. Q: Where are my notes stored? A: Your notes are stored directly in your Obsidian vault, on your disk - right on your computer. We use pure markdown format, so your notes are always accessible and 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! While you can manually take notes and screenshots, our AI can watch alongside you, helping 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 - 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 video 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 15+ languages, including: - English - Japanese - Korean - Chinese - German And more! Watch in any language, get notes in your preferred language. Q: Do I need to be online? A: You need an internet connection for AI processing, but all your notes and screenshots are stored locally. You can always access your notes offline once they're in your vault. ------ ⓘ Legal Notice: HoverNotes is an independent brower 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 content or data is stored or retained after processing. © 2025 HoverNotes LLC. All rights reserved.