Troubleshooting NoteLM
Quick Fixes for Common Issues
API Key Issues
Invalid API Key Error
Double-check your API key is copied correctly without extra spaces. Generate a new key if needed.
Rate Limit Exceeded
The free tier has generous limits. If exceeded, wait an hour or upgrade your Google AI plan.
Summary Issues
No Summary Generated
Ensure the video has captions/subtitles. Check by clicking CC on the YouTube player.
Summary Takes Too Long
Long videos take more time. Summaries typically complete in 10-60 seconds depending on length.
Poor Quality Summary
Quality depends on caption quality. Manual subtitles give better results than auto-generated ones.
Extension Issues
Extension Not Showing
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome toolbar and pin NoteLM for easy access.
Extension Not Working
Try disabling and re-enabling the extension, or reinstall from Chrome Web Store.
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