notewise is a terminal-first tool that converts YouTube videos, playlists, and batch URL files into structured Markdown study notes. All functionality is exposed through a single entry point:
notewise with no arguments prints the quick-start guide and a list of available commands.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
process | Generate study notes from a video, playlist, or batch file |
setup | Run the interactive configuration wizard |
config | Display the current configuration (secrets masked) |
stats | Show aggregate processing statistics |
history | List recently processed videos |
info [URL] | Inspect a YouTube source or show runtime info |
doctor | Run a health check on config, cache, and logs |
edit-config | Open the config file in your default editor |
cache | Manage the local SQLite cache |
logs | Inspect and manage session log files |
update | Check for a newer release and print upgrade commands |
version | Print the installed version |
--help to any command for a full option listing:
Getting help in the terminal
Every command has a built-in--help flag that lists its options, types, and defaults:
Shell completion
notewise is built with Typer, which supports tab completion for bash, zsh, and fish. Install completion for your shell:
Tab to complete command names and flag names.
Learn more
notewise process
Full flag reference for generating study notes from videos and playlists.
Setup and configuration
Configure API keys and preferences with the interactive wizard.