notebooklm

name	notebooklm
description	Use Google NotebookLM to create AI notebooks, generate slides, audio overviews, quizzes, flashcards, and other outputs from sources. Use when user wants to create presentations, study materials, summaries, or analyze documents with NotebookLM.
allowed-tools	mcp__claude-in-chrome__*

Google NotebookLM

Browser automation for Google NotebookLM at notebooklm.google.com.

Overview

NotebookLM creates AI-powered notebooks from your sources, then generates various outputs (slides, audio, quizzes, etc.) using the Studio panel.

Creating a Notebook

1. Navigate to notebooklm.google.com
2. Click "+ Create notebook" (top bar)
3. Add sources in the dialog

Source Types

Source	Description
Google Drive	Docs, Slides, PDFs, Sheets
Website	Any public URL
YouTube	Videos with transcripts
Copied text	Paste content directly
Web search	Search and add from results

Adding Sources

From "+ Add sources" button:

• Select source type
• For copied text: paste content → click "Insert"
• For URLs: enter link → click "Insert"
• For Drive: browse and select files

From Gemini (recommended for research):

1. Use gemini skill with Deep Think for research
2. Copy response using native button
3. In NotebookLM: Add sources → Copied text → Paste → Insert

Deep Research Integration:

• Banner: "Try Deep Research for an in-depth report and new sources!"
• Search bar: "Search the web for new sources"
• Options: Web dropdown, Fast research toggle

Studio Panel

Right panel with generation options. Each has edit (pencil) icon for customization.

Feature	Output
Audio Overview	Podcast-style AI discussion
Video Overview	Video summary
Mind Map	Visual concept diagram
Reports	Structured documents
Flashcards	Study cards
Quiz	Test questions
Infographic	Visual representation
Slide deck	Presentation slides
Data table	Structured data extraction

Customizing Outputs

1. Click pencil/edit icon next to feature name
2. Adjust settings in dialog
3. Click Generate

Slide Deck Options:

Setting	Options
Format	Detailed deck / Presenter slides
Language	Target language
Length	Short / Default / Long
Description	Custom instructions

Example customization:

• Length: Short
• Description: "For lay audience, simple non-technical language"

Chat Interface

Middle panel features:

• Auto-generated summary of sources
• Chat input for questions
• Source selector (bottom of input)
• "Save to note" button
• Copy, like, dislike buttons

Asking questions:

1. Type in "Start typing..." field
2. Select which sources to use (shows "X sources")
3. Press Enter or click send

Notes

• "+ Add note" button (bottom-right of Studio)
• Save important responses as notes
• Notes appear in Studio panel history

Top Bar Features

Button	Function
+ Create notebook	New notebook
Analytics	Usage statistics
Share	Share notebook
Settings	Notebook settings

Workflow: Gemini to NotebookLM

For research-to-presentation workflows:

1. [Gemini] Use Deep Think + Pro for research (see gemini skill)
2. [Gemini] Copy response using native button
3. [NotebookLM] Navigate to notebooklm.google.com
4. [NotebookLM] + Create notebook
5. [NotebookLM] Add sources → Copied text → Paste → Insert
6. [NotebookLM] Wait for summary generation
7. [Studio] Click desired output (e.g., Slide deck)
8. [Studio] Click pencil icon → customize → Generate

Tips

• Multiple sources can be combined in one notebook
• Select specific sources when chatting for focused answers
• Generated items appear in Studio panel history
• Audio Overview creates engaging podcast-style summaries
• Use Quiz + Flashcards together for study materials
• Mind Map helps visualize complex topic relationships

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Generation takes long	Normal - continue other work
Wrong content pasted	Clipboard overwritten; recopy from source
Studio panel missing	Click on notebook with sources; appears on right
Can't customize	Click pencil/edit icon next to feature name
Source not processing	Check file format is supported