Question 1

What is Gemini and why does NoteLM use it?

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Gemini is Google's most advanced AI model. We use it because it offers excellent summarization quality, a generous free tier, and reliable performance. It's one of the most capable AI models available.

Question 2

Is the Gemini API free?

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Yes! Google offers a free tier with no credit card required. You get 1,500 requests per day with Gemini 2.0 Flash, which is more than enough for personal use.

Question 3

What are the API rate limits?

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Free tier limits: 15 requests per minute for Gemini Flash, 5 requests per minute for Gemini Pro. Daily limit is 1,500 requests. For most users, this is more than sufficient.

Question 4

How do I get a Gemini API key?

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Visit aistudio.google.com, sign in with your Google account, click "Get API key", and copy the generated key. The process takes under a minute.

Question 5

Is my API key secure with NoteLM?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Your API key is stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers. All API calls go directly from your browser to Google. We have no access to your key.

Question 6

What happens if I hit the rate limit?

Accepted Answer

You'll see a rate limit error. Wait a minute and try again. If you frequently hit limits, consider spacing out your requests or upgrading to a paid Google Cloud plan.

Question 7

Which Gemini model should I use?

Accepted Answer

We recommend Gemini 2.0 Flash for most videos - it's fast and accurate. For very long or complex videos, Gemini Pro offers more detailed analysis but is slower.

Question 8

Can I use my own paid Gemini API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have a Google Cloud account with Gemini API access, you can use your paid API key for higher limits and priority access.

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