Google Gemini Integration
Free AI YouTube Video Summarizer Powered by Gemini 2.5
NoteLM uses Google's free Gemini API to summarize YouTube videos. You can get started for free by getting an API key from Google AI Studio (no credit card required). The free tier offers 1000 requests per day with Gemini 2.5 Flash and a massive 1 million tokens context window for long videos.
Key Takeaways
- State-of-the-Art AI
Google Gemini represents the latest in AI technology, delivering superior summarization quality.
- Free Tier Available
Get a free API key from Google AI Studio. Free tier includes 1 million tokens context window with no credit card required.
- Fast Processing
Gemini processes video transcripts quickly, delivering summaries in seconds.
- Free Gemini API with no credit card required
- 1 million tokens context window for long videos
- Privacy-first: your API key stays on your device
Technical Specifications
| Context Window | 1 million tokens |
| Free Tier RPD (Flash) | 1000 requests/day |
| Free Tier RPD (Pro) | 100 requests/day |
| Tokens Per Minute | 1,000,000 (Flash) |
| Credit Card Required | No |
| Languages Supported | 50+ |
How to Get Started
Set up Google Gemini Integration in minutes
Get Your Free API Key
Visit Google AI Studio (aistudio.google.com) and generate a free Gemini API key. No credit card required.
Install NoteLM
Install the NoteLM extension from GitHub in Developer Mode.
Enter Your Key
Paste your API key in NoteLM settings to enable AI features.
Start Summarizing
Open any YouTube video and click to generate AI summaries.
Use Cases
How people use Google Gemini Integration
Why Use This Integration
Free to Use
Google's free tier provides 1000 requests per day for Gemini 2.5 Flash.
Privacy First
Your API key stays on your device. We never see your requests.
Best Quality
Gemini delivers summaries that rival human-written content.
Future Proof
Google continuously improves Gemini, and you benefit automatically.
Limitations to Know
- ⚠Free tier has rate limits (may need to wait between summarizations)
- ⚠Very long videos may require multiple API calls
- ⚠Auto-generated captions may affect summary quality
- ⚠On free tier, Google may use data to improve models
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gemini API really free?
Yes, Google offers a generous free tier. Gemini 2.5 Flash allows 1000 requests per day, Gemini 2.5 Pro allows 100 requests per day. No credit card required.
How do I get a Gemini API key?
Visit Google AI Studio (aistudio.google.com), sign in with your Google account, and create an API key. It takes less than a minute.
Is my data safe with Gemini?
NoteLM sends only the video transcript to Gemini. Your API key stays local, and we never see your data. On the free tier, Google may use data to improve their products. Paid tiers do not use your data for training.
What are the rate limits?
Free tier: Gemini 2.5 Flash allows 15 requests per minute, 1,000,000 tokens per minute. See ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/rate-limits for details.
Can I use other AI models?
Currently, NoteLM is optimized for Google Gemini. We chose Gemini for its quality, speed, and free availability.
How long can videos be?
With Gemini's 1 million tokens context window, NoteLM can handle very long videos. Most YouTube videos are well within this limit.
Written By
The NoteLM team specializes in AI-powered video summarization and learning tools. We are passionate about making video content more accessible and efficient for learners worldwide.
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