How do I save my first item?

Paste any YouTube URL, article, or PDF into the capture bar. BrainTube extracts the transcript, generates a summary, and indexes everything within a minute.

How do I connect BrainTube to Claude or Cursor?

Open /connect in the app to get your MCP URL and API key, then paste it into Claude Desktop's config or Cursor's MCP settings. Your library becomes a tool the AI can call.

A Brain is a focused group of items you can chat with. Dashboard → Brains → New, pick items, give it a name. You can keep it private or share it publicly via a slug.

How does billing work?

Plans run monthly or annually with a 7-day trial. BrainTokens cover AI usage on top of your plan. Refunds within 14 days, no questions asked.

Where is my data stored?

EU-region infrastructure. You own your data, you can export it as JSON anytime, and account deletion purges backups within 30 days.

Obsidian Plugin Troubleshooting — Help

Common issues and solutions for the BrainTube Obsidian plugin.

API Key Issues

Generate a fresh key from Settings → API Keys. Make sure you copied the full key without trailing spaces. Keys are tied to your account.

Sync Not Starting

Check the plugin is enabled in Obsidian settings
Verify your internet connection
Check the Obsidian console for error messages
Try disabling and re-enabling the plugin

Notes Not Appearing in BrainTube

Sync may take 30-60 seconds for processing
Check your sync folder settings
Notes with only frontmatter (no content) may be skipped

Formatting Problems

Obsidian-specific syntax (callouts) is preserved as-is
Wikilinks are converted to standard markdown links
Embedded files and images are referenced but not uploaded

Plugin Updates

Enable auto-updates in Obsidian to get the latest fixes. Check the changelog for breaking changes before major updates.