NotebookLM Tools

Power tools for NotebookLM: bulk import, folders, custom prompts, duplicate cleanup, source merge, studio, tags & dark mode.

As of June 2026, NotebookLM Tools has 80,000 users and a 4.71/5 rating from 105 reviews in the Workflow & Planning category.

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Version
1.8.7
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension gained 30.0K users, 5 version updates.

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Apr 1, 202650.0K4.70761.7.7
Apr 3, 202650.0K4.70771.7.7
Apr 5, 202650.0K4.70771.7.8
Apr 9, 202660.0K4.68791.7.9
Apr 16, 202660.0K4.71851.7.9
Apr 20, 202680.0K4.73861.8.0
Apr 23, 202680.0K4.69881.8.1
Apr 26, 202690.0K4.69881.8.1
Apr 29, 202690.0K4.70891.8.1
May 5, 202690.0K4.70891.8.2
May 11, 202680.0K4.70891.8.2
May 15, 202680.0K4.70891.8.3
May 17, 202680.0K4.70911.8.4
May 20, 202680.0K4.71941.8.4
May 23, 202680.0K4.72951.8.4
May 25, 202680.0K4.72981.8.4
May 28, 202680.0K4.73991.8.4
Jun 3, 202680.0K4.731001.8.4
Jun 6, 202680.0K4.731011.8.5
Jun 15, 202680.0K4.731011.8.6
Jun 22, 202680.0K4.711031.8.7
Now80.0K4.711051.8.7

Changelog

  • May 2, 2026
    description
    Stop copying and pasting. Start building your knowledge base.
    
    NotebookLM Tools turns your browser into a research powerhouse. Import content from across the web and organize everything with one extension.
    
    ADD SOURCES IN BULK
    Why add links one at a time?
    - Paste a list of URLs and add them all at once
    - Import an entire YouTube playlist or channel
    - Pull every article from any RSS feed or sitemap
    - Add all your open browser tabs in one click
    - Grab every link from any webpage
    
    ORGANIZE SOURCES INTO FOLDERS
    Keep your sources tidy inside each notebook:
    - Create up to 50 folders per notebook
    - Drag and drop to reorder
    - Move multiple sources at once
    - Folders preserved when you export and import
    
    SAVE CUSTOM PROMPTS
    Build a personal library of AI prompts:
    - Assign keyboard shortcuts for quick access
    - Use shortcodes like /myprompt to insert instantly
    - Import and export prompts as CSV or JSON
    - Prompt dropdown injected right into NotebookLM
    
    FIND AND REMOVE DUPLICATES
    Clean up your notebooks automatically:
    - Fast scan by title and URL
    - Deep scan by content similarity
    - Adjustable similarity thresholds
    - Delete duplicates in batch
    
    MERGE SOURCES
    Combine multiple sources into one. Consolidate related material with content size validation.
    
    TRACK YOUR STUDIO
    See every output your notebooks produce:
    - Audio overviews, reports, and videos in one place
    - Bulk delete studio items you no longer need
    - View statistics across all notebooks
    
    LISTEN ANYWHERE
    Built-in audio player for your Audio Overviews:
    - Play from any notebook
    - Download as MP3
    - Track your progress
    
    ORGANIZE WITH TAGS
    Create color-coded tags to categorize your notebooks. Filter, search, and find what you need instantly.
    
    DARK MODE
    Switch between dark and light themes. Your preference persists across sessions.
    
    SWITCH LANGUAGES INSTANTLY
    Change the interface or AI output language with one click. Floating widget stays accessible while you work.
    
    BACKUP YOUR WORK
    Export notebooks as JSON or ZIP. Import them back anytime. Your research is always safe.
    
    BUILT FOR RESEARCHERS
    Whether you're a student organizing study materials, a writer collecting references, or a professional building documentation—this extension fits your workflow.
    
    YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
    Everything runs locally in your browser.
    
    Works exclusively with NotebookLM.
    Do more with NotebookLM™. Import in bulk, generate studio items, search everything.
    
    NotebookLM Tools turns your browser into a research powerhouse. Bring content in, generate outputs, and keep your library organized — all from one extension.
    
    GENERATE STUDIO ITEMS
    Create studio items directly from the extension:
    - Pick from 9 types: Audio, Video, Reports, Quizzes, Flashcards, Slide Decks, Mind Maps, Data Tables, Infographics
    - Customize format, length, style, and difficulty per type
    - Add custom instructions and override the output language
    - Choose which sources to include or use the whole notebook
    - "Also Generate" toggle while adding URLs, playlists, RSS feeds, or tabs
    - Live progress tracking with cancel anytime
    
    ADD SOURCES IN BULK
    Why add links one at a time?
    - Paste a list of URLs and add them all at once
    - Import an entire YouTube playlist or channel
    - Pull every article from any RSS feed or sitemap
    - Add all your open browser tabs in one click
    - Grab every link from any webpage
    
    SEARCH EVERYTHING
    Find anything across your library:
    - Search notebooks, tags, sources, URLs, and authors at once
    - Tabbed results with type filters (PDF, URL, Video, and more)
    - Matches highlighted in context
    
    ORGANIZE SOURCES INTO FOLDERS
    Keep your sources tidy inside each notebook:
    - Create up to 50 folders per notebook
    - Drag and drop to reorder
    - Move multiple sources at once
    - Folders preserved when you export and import
    
    COPY AND MOVE SOURCES BETWEEN NOTEBOOKS
    Reuse your research across projects:
    - Compatibility preview before confirming
    - URL, YouTube, and PDF sources re-added as originals
    - Docs, Drive, and Sheets copied as text
    - Optional move mode deletes originals after success
    - Progress bar with per-source updates
    
    FIND AND REMOVE DUPLICATES
    Clean up your notebooks automatically:
    - Fast scan by title and URL
    - Deep scan by content similarity
    - Adjustable similarity thresholds
    - Delete duplicates in batch
    
    MERGE SOURCES
    Combine multiple sources into one. Consolidate related material with content size validation.
    
    KEEP SOURCES FRESH
    Stay on top of changing content:
    - Auto-detect stale sources on notebook open
    - One-click refresh individually or in bulk
    - "Sync X sources" pill when updates are available
    
    VIEW AND STUDY INLINE
    Open studio items without leaving the extension:
    - View 10+ types: Audio, Video, Reports, Mind Maps, Slide Decks, Data Tables, Infographics, Notes, Quizzes, Flashcards
    - Take quizzes with scoring and try-again
    - Study flashcards with shuffle, flip, self-rating, and fullscreen
    - Keyboard shortcuts and session resume
    
    LISTEN ANYWHERE
    Built-in audio player for your Audio Overviews:
    - Play from any notebook
    - Download as MP3
    - Track your progress
    
    SAVE CUSTOM PROMPTS
    Build a personal library of AI prompts:
    - Assign keyboard shortcuts for quick access
    - Use shortcodes like /myprompt to insert instantly
    - Import and export prompts as CSV or JSON
    - Prompt dropdown injected right into the chat
    
    ORGANIZE WITH TAGS
    Create color-coded tags to categorize your notebooks. Filter, search, and find what you need instantly.
    
    CONNECT MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
    Switch between Google accounts with one click:
    - Color-coded avatars for each account
    - Per-account data isolation
    
    SWITCH LANGUAGES INSTANTLY
    Change the interface or AI output language with one click. Floating widget stays accessible while you work.
    
    DARK MODE
    Switch between dark and light themes. Your preference persists across sessions.
    
    BACKUP YOUR WORK
    Export notebooks as JSON or ZIP. Import them back anytime. Your research is always safe.
    
    BUILT FOR EVERYONE
    Whether you're a student, writer, creator, or professional — this extension fits your workflow.
    
    YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
    Everything runs locally in your browser.
    
    Works exclusively with NotebookLM.
    
    NotebookLM is a trademark of Google LLC. This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google.

Permissions & access

Permissions
storagesidePanelcontextMenusunlimitedStoragetabsscripting
Host access
*://notebooklm.google.com/*, http://*/*, https://*/*

Screenshots

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About

Do more with NotebookLM™. Import in bulk, generate studio items, search everything.

NotebookLM Tools turns your browser into a research powerhouse. Bring content in, generate outputs, and keep your library organized — all from one extension.

GENERATE STUDIO ITEMS
Create studio items directly from the extension:
- Pick from 9 types: Audio, Video, Reports, Quizzes, Flashcards, Slide Decks, Mind Maps, Data Tables, Infographics
- Customize format, length, style, and difficulty per type
- Add custom instructions and override the output language
- Choose which sources to include or use the whole notebook
- "Also Generate" toggle while adding URLs, playlists, RSS feeds, or tabs
- Live progress tracking with cancel anytime

ADD SOURCES IN BULK
Why add links one at a time?
- Paste a list of URLs and add them all at once
- Import an entire YouTube playlist or channel
- Pull every article from any RSS feed or sitemap
- Add all your open browser tabs in one click
- Grab every link from any webpage

SEARCH EVERYTHING
Find anything across your library:
- Search notebooks, tags, sources, URLs, and authors at once
- Tabbed results with type filters (PDF, URL, Video, and more)
- Matches highlighted in context

ORGANIZE SOURCES INTO FOLDERS
Keep your sources tidy inside each notebook:
- Create up to 50 folders per notebook
- Drag and drop to reorder
- Move multiple sources at once
- Folders preserved when you export and import

COPY AND MOVE SOURCES BETWEEN NOTEBOOKS
Reuse your research across projects:
- Compatibility preview before confirming
- URL, YouTube, and PDF sources re-added as originals
- Docs, Drive, and Sheets copied as text
- Optional move mode deletes originals after success
- Progress bar with per-source updates

FIND AND REMOVE DUPLICATES
Clean up your notebooks automatically:
- Fast scan by title and URL
- Deep scan by content similarity
- Adjustable similarity thresholds
- Delete duplicates in batch

MERGE SOURCES
Combine multiple sources into one. Consolidate related material with content size validation.

KEEP SOURCES FRESH
Stay on top of changing content:
- Auto-detect stale sources on notebook open
- One-click refresh individually or in bulk
- "Sync X sources" pill when updates are available

VIEW AND STUDY INLINE
Open studio items without leaving the extension:
- View 10+ types: Audio, Video, Reports, Mind Maps, Slide Decks, Data Tables, Infographics, Notes, Quizzes, Flashcards
- Take quizzes with scoring and try-again
- Study flashcards with shuffle, flip, self-rating, and fullscreen
- Keyboard shortcuts and session resume

LISTEN ANYWHERE
Built-in audio player for your Audio Overviews:
- Play from any notebook
- Download as MP3
- Track your progress

SAVE CUSTOM PROMPTS
Build a personal library of AI prompts:
- Assign keyboard shortcuts for quick access
- Use shortcodes like /myprompt to insert instantly
- Import and export prompts as CSV or JSON
- Prompt dropdown injected right into the chat

ORGANIZE WITH TAGS
Create color-coded tags to categorize your notebooks. Filter, search, and find what you need instantly.

CONNECT MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Switch between Google accounts with one click:
- Color-coded avatars for each account
- Per-account data isolation

SWITCH LANGUAGES INSTANTLY
Change the interface or AI output language with one click. Floating widget stays accessible while you work.

DARK MODE
Switch between dark and light themes. Your preference persists across sessions.

BACKUP YOUR WORK
Export notebooks as JSON or ZIP. Import them back anytime. Your research is always safe.

BUILT FOR EVERYONE
Whether you're a student, writer, creator, or professional — this extension fits your workflow.

YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
Everything runs locally in your browser.

Works exclusively with NotebookLM.

NotebookLM is a trademark of Google LLC. This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google.

Technical

Version
1.8.7
Manifest
V3
Size
875KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
55
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
u637123a7a357adf250fa46d06d29f85a
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Oct 28, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Jun 13, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 22, 2026
Website
nlmtools.com
Support URL

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