notebooklm_mcp

Automate NotebookLM research and artifact generation via MCP tool operations.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS --skill notebooklm-mcp
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Skill: notebooklm_mcp
Source: https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS/tree/main/skills/tools/notebooklm_mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS --skill notebooklm-mcp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps agents reliably use NotebookLM as a programmatic research and content-synthesis tool, instead of relying on manual browser workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication & session management: Supports Google login via the nlm CLI with a documented fallback for token/cookie handling when automation fails.
  • Source-grounded research workflows: Runs discovery (fast or deep), imports discovered sources into notebooks, and then queries within the grounded context.
  • Content studio generation: Converts notebook content into consumable artifacts like audio, video, slide decks, reports, quizzes, flashcards, mind maps, and data tables for downstream use.

Use case: An operator wants to research a competitor update, ground answers in specific sources, then generate a briefing report and a podcast script for the team, all from one notebook pipeline.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run nlm login, then create a notebook for the topic, add one or more sources (waiting for processing), and generate a report artifact ready for export.

Frequently Asked Questions about notebooklm_mcp

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

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How do I automate source-grounded research and content synthesis using NotebookLM?

Automating source-grounded research uses the NotebookLM MCP toolchain to programmatically create notebooks, import sources, query context, and generate artifacts instead of relying on manual browser workflows.

What is the process for generating content studio artifacts like reports and podcasts from researched sources?

Generating content studio artifacts requires creating a notebook, adding sources, waiting for processing to complete, and then using MCP tool operations to convert the grounded content into audio, video, reports, or quizzes.

How do I handle OAuth authentication for NotebookLM agent workflows?

OAuth authentication for NotebookLM workflows is handled by running the nlm login command via MCP operations, with a documented fallback for token or cookie handling if automated login fails.

Do I need to wait for source processing before querying grounded context in NotebookLM?

Yes, you must honor wait and poll behavior for source processing and long-running studio or research tasks to ensure queries run against fully processed grounded context.

What precautions are needed for destructive actions during NotebookLM notebook management?

Destructive actions during NotebookLM notebook management require explicitly providing confirm=True within the MCP tool operation to prevent accidental data loss.