notebooklm-video-research

Create NotebookLM notebooks from YouTube videos with researched sources.

1|Updated Nov 6, 2024

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #research #youtube #notebooklm #ui-automation #audio-overview

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup --skill notebooklm-video-research

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: notebooklm-video-research
Source: https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup/tree/main/home/.claude/skills/notebooklm-youtube-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup --skill notebooklm-video-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the creation of NotebookLM notebooks from YouTube videos by extracting people mentioned, researching their backgrounds, and assembling the video and research as sources, plus generating an Audio Overview.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated notebook creation: generate a NotebookLM notebook with the video as a source and a research document as context.
Automated web research: identify and research people mentioned in the video and compile sources.
Audio Overview generation: produce an audio summary from the notebook.

Quick Start

Tell Claude to process a YouTube URL and generate a NotebookLM notebook with sources and an audio overview.

Frequently Asked Questions about notebooklm-video-research

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate NotebookLM notebook creation from a YouTube video?▼

To automate NotebookLM notebook creation from a YouTube video, this skill extracts people mentioned, researches their backgrounds, and compiles the video and research as sources. It then generates a summarized notebook and an optional Audio Overview using screenshot-based UI automation.

What kind of YouTube videos work best for automated research and Audio Overview generation?▼

Automated research and Audio Overview generation work best with YouTube video interviews, talks, and documentaries. The skill processes these formats to extract mentioned people and compile their background research into NotebookLM sources.

Do I need a specific browser or account to automate NotebookLM workflows?▼

Yes, you need a NotebookLM account and a Chrome-based browser to automate NotebookLM workflows. The skill relies on Chrome automation and a screenshot-first workflow to reliably target UI elements during notebook creation.

How does automated web research find people mentioned in a YouTube video?▼

Automated web research identifies people mentioned in a YouTube video by processing the content, then compiles online background research about them. This research is assembled into a document and added as a source within the NotebookLM notebook.

What are the limitations of using UI automation for NotebookLM source compilation?▼

The limitations of using UI automation for NotebookLM source compilation include dependency on a Chrome-based browser and potential instability if the NotebookLM interface changes. The screenshot-first workflow mitigates this by visually targeting elements rather than relying on underlying code.

Can I generate an Audio Overview directly from a YouTube video URL?▼

Yes, you can generate an Audio Overview from a YouTube video URL by instructing the skill to process the link. It automates the creation of a NotebookLM notebook with the video and research as sources, then triggers the Audio Overview generation.