ainergiz 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
- Navigate to
notebooklm.google.com - Click "+ Create notebook" (top bar)
- 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):
- Use
geminiskill with Deep Think for research - Copy response using native button
- 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
- Click pencil/edit icon next to feature name
- Adjust settings in dialog
- 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:
- Type in "Start typing..." field
- Select which sources to use (shows "X sources")
- 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 |