notebooklm

Manage NotebookLM notebooks, sources, and artifacts via the notebooklm-mcp server.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BinatrixAI/tandem-marketplace --skill notebooklm-binatrixai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: notebooklm
Source: https://github.com/BinatrixAI/tandem-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/tandem/skills/research/notebooklm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BinatrixAI/tandem-marketplace --skill notebooklm-binatrixai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

NotebookLM management is complex due to scattered notebooks, sources, and artifacts across multiple workflows; this skill provides a unified interface via the notebooklm-mcp server to create notebooks, ingest sources, run research tasks, and produce artifacts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, rename, and describe notebooks; add sources from URLs, text blocks, files, or Drive; run research workflows; generate artifacts such as audio podcasts, reports, and slide decks; perform cross-notebook searches; and manage synchronization of Drive sources.
  • Use cases include building a climate research notebook, adding sources from the web, and generating a podcast or presentation from research artifacts.

Quick Start

Use NotebookLM to create a notebook and begin by adding a URL source to seed a research workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about notebooklm

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate NotebookLM notebook creation and source ingestion?

Automate NotebookLM notebook creation and source ingestion by using the notebooklm-mcp server to coordinate adding URLs, text blocks, files, or Drive sources into a unified research workflow. This server handles sequential tool calls to populate notebooks non-blocking.

Can I generate podcasts and slide decks from Google NotebookLM research artifacts?

You can generate podcasts and slide decks from NotebookLM research artifacts by running research workflows through the notebooklm-mcp server. The server orchestrates artifact generation, producing multimedia outputs like audio podcasts, reports, and infographics directly from your sources.

Does the notebooklm-mcp server support cross-notebook searches and Drive synchronization?

The notebooklm-mcp server supports cross-notebook searches and Google Drive source synchronization to manage scattered documents. It coordinates notebook, source, and artifact operations across multiple sequential steps to keep research workflows aligned.

What is the best way to handle authentication when managing NotebookLM workflows via MCP?

Handling authentication for NotebookLM workflows via MCP requires utilizing the server's built-in refresh flow. The system manages authentication gracefully and enforces user confirmation for costly actions, ensuring secure notebook and source operations.

Are there limitations when running parallel queries for NotebookLM source management?

NotebookLM source management via the server avoids parallel queries to prevent conflicts, supporting sequential tool calls instead. It also enforces user confirmation for costly actions and provides non-blocking status checks to monitor ongoing ingestion tasks.

How do I start a research workflow by adding a URL source to NotebookLM?

Start a research workflow by creating a new notebook and adding a URL source via the notebooklm-mcp server. This seeds the document curation process, allowing you to run research tasks and generate artifacts from the ingested web content.