VidAI

VidAI is a Python desktop application that generates structured notes from online videos using Gemini AI. It features a simple graphical user interface (GUI) built with Tkinter, lets you choose your preferred note-taking style and Gemini model, and saves your notes to a file. The app handles video downloading, AI interaction, and note formatting automatically.

Prerequisites

Before using VidAI, ensure you have the following:

1. Python: The program requires Python (3.13.5 or newer recommended). Download Python from python.org.
2. Anaconda or Miniconda (recommended for managing environments).
3. Git (for cloning the repository).
4. A valid Gemini API Key from Google AI Studio.

Setup

To set up VidAI, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository using git:

   git clone https://github.com/Maddox-RVS/VidAI.git
   cd VidAI

2. Create and activate a conda environment (recommended):

   conda create -n vidai python=3.13.5
   conda activate vidai

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Setting Up Your Gemini API Key

1. Go to Google AI Studio and create a Gemini API key.

2. Run the application and click the "Set API Key" button in the GUI, then paste your key when prompted.

3. Alternatively, you can manually add your key to the .env file:

   GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
   

Usage

To use VidAI:

1. Run the application:

   python main.py

2. Enter the video URL in the provided field.

3. Select your preferred note-taking style and Gemini model from the dropdown menus.

4. Click "Generate Notes" to start processing.

5. When finished, choose where to save your notes as a .txt file.

Additional Notes

• The app uses yt-dlp to download videos and Gemini AI for note generation.
• Only public video URLs supported by yt-dlp can be processed.
• Your API key is stored locally in the .env file.
• Be cautious: Generated notes are based on AI interpretation and may not be 100% accurate.