v0.2.0 · free · open source

nootube for Obsidian

Sync your YouTube knowledge pockets from nootube.in straight into your Obsidian vault as markdown — with clickable timestamps, key points, and topic tags.

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Install in 4 steps

Step 1
Download & unzip
Click Download plugin (zip) above. Unzip it — you get a folder called nootube/.
Step 2
Open Obsidian plugins folder
In Obsidian: Settings → Community plugins. (If it says "Restricted mode", click Turn on community plugins.) Next to Installed plugins you'll see a small folder icon — click it. Your plugins folder opens in Finder/Explorer.
Step 3
Drop the folder in & enable
Drag the unzipped nootube/ folder into the plugins folder that just opened. Back in Obsidian, click the refresh icon next to "Installed plugins", then toggle nootube — YouTube Knowledge Sync on.
Step 4
Connect & sync
Open Settings → nootube and click Connect. A browser tab opens — click Generate token, then Send to Obsidian. Back in Obsidian, run Cmd/Ctrl-P → "nootube: Sync pockets from nootube.in". Your pockets land as markdown files in a nootube/ folder in your vault.

FAQ

Is the plugin free?
Yes — completely free. You only need a nootube.in account (free tier works). The plugin is open source and runs entirely on your device.
Where are my pockets stored?
In a folder called nootube/ inside your vault, alongside your other notes. Each pocket becomes a markdown file with frontmatter, summary, key points (clickable YouTube timestamps), and topic tags.
Is the connection secure?
Yes. The plugin uses revocable API tokens — not your password. Tokens are stored only on your device. You can revoke any token instantly from nootube.in/account/tokens, which kills the connection.
Will it land in the official Obsidian directory?
Yes — review takes a few weeks. For now, manual install via the zip above is the fastest path. Once it ships in the directory, you’ll get one-click install plus auto-updates.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The Connect flow falls back to a paste-token modal on mobile (Obsidian mobile can’t run a local server). Tap Connect → browser opens → generate → copy → paste back.
How do I update the plugin?
Re-download the zip from this page, replace the three files in the plugins/nootube/ folder, and reload Obsidian.
Plugin source ships under nootube-extension/obsidian-plugin. A dedicated public repo for the Obsidian Community Plugins directory submission is on the way.