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notebooklm-cli

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npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/data/notebooklm-cli

SKILL.md

NotebookLM CLI

Overview

This skill provides complete access to Google NotebookLM through a command-line interface. Manage notebooks, sources, and generate various content formats including audio podcasts, reports, quizzes, flashcards, mind maps, slides, infographics, videos, and data tables.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

  • Managing NotebookLM notebooks and sources programmatically
  • Generating audio overviews (podcasts) from notebook sources
  • Creating study materials: quizzes, flashcards, reports
  • Producing visual content: slides, infographics, mind maps, videos
  • Querying sources via chat or one-shot questions
  • Researching and importing new sources automatically

Quick Start

Authentication

bash
nlm login

Launches Chrome, navigates to NotebookLM, and extracts session cookies. Requires Google Chrome installed.

List Notebooks

bash
nlm notebook list

Create Notebook and Add Sources

bash
nlm notebook create "My Research"
nlm source add <notebook-id> --url "https://example.com/article"
nlm source add <notebook-id> --text "Your content here" --title "My Notes"

Generate Content (All Types)

All generation commands require --confirm or -y:

bash
nlm audio create <id> --confirm          # Podcast
nlm report create <id> --confirm         # Briefing doc or study guide
nlm quiz create <id> --confirm           # Quiz questions
nlm flashcards create <id> --confirm     # Flashcards
nlm mindmap create <id> --confirm        # Mind map
nlm slides create <id> --confirm         # Slide deck
nlm infographic create <id> --confirm    # Infographic
nlm video create <id> --confirm          # Video overview
nlm data-table create <id> "description" --confirm  # Data table

Authentication

Command Description
nlm login Authenticate with NotebookLM (opens Chrome)
nlm login --check Verify current credentials
nlm auth status Check session validity
nlm auth list List all profiles
nlm auth delete <profile> --confirm Delete a profile
nlm login --profile <name> Login to specific profile

Sessions last ~20 minutes. Re-authenticate with nlm login if commands fail.

Notebook Management

Command Description
nlm notebook list List all notebooks
nlm notebook create "Title" Create a new notebook
nlm notebook get <id> Get notebook details
nlm notebook describe <id> AI-generated summary
nlm notebook query <id> "question" Chat with sources
nlm notebook delete <id> --confirm Delete a notebook

Source Management

Command Description
nlm source list <notebook-id> List sources in notebook
nlm source list <notebook-id> --drive Show Drive sources with freshness
nlm source add <id> --url "..." Add URL or YouTube source
nlm source add <id> --text "..." --title "..." Add pasted text
nlm source add <id> --drive <doc-id> Add Google Drive document
nlm source describe <source-id> AI summary of source
nlm source content <source-id> Get raw text content
nlm source stale <notebook-id> List outdated Drive sources
nlm source sync <notebook-id> --confirm Sync Drive sources

Content Generation

All generation commands require --confirm or -y:

Media Types

Command Output
nlm audio create <id> --confirm Audio podcast overview
nlm report create <id> --confirm Briefing doc or study guide
nlm quiz create <id> --confirm Quiz questions
nlm flashcards create <id> --confirm Flashcards
nlm mindmap create <id> --confirm Mind map
nlm slides create <id> --confirm Slide deck
nlm infographic create <id> --confirm Infographic
nlm video create <id> --confirm Video overview
nlm data-table create <id> "description" --confirm Data table extraction

Studio (Artifact Management)

Command Description
nlm studio status <notebook-id> List all generated artifacts
nlm studio delete <notebook-id> <artifact-id> --confirm Delete an artifact

Chat

Command Description
nlm chat start <notebook-id> Start interactive REPL session
nlm chat configure <notebook-id> Configure chat goal and response style
nlm notebook query <id> "question" One-shot question (no session)

Chat REPL commands: /sources, /clear, /help, /exit

Research

Command Description
nlm research start "query" --notebook-id <id> Web search (~30s)
nlm research start "query" --notebook-id <id> --mode deep Deep research (~5min)
nlm research start "query" --notebook-id <id> --source drive Search Google Drive
nlm research status <notebook-id> Check research progress
nlm research import <notebook-id> <task-id> Import discovered sources

Aliases (UUID Shortcuts)

bash
nlm alias set myproject <uuid>           # Create alias
nlm notebook get myproject               # Use alias
nlm alias list                           # List all aliases
nlm alias get myproject                  # Resolve to UUID
nlm alias delete myproject               # Remove alias

Output Formats

Most list commands support multiple formats:

bash
nlm notebook list                # Rich table (default)
nlm notebook list --json         # JSON output
nlm notebook list --quiet        # IDs only (for scripting)
nlm notebook list --title        # "ID: Title" format
nlm notebook list --full         # All columns

Profiles (Multiple Accounts)

bash
nlm login --profile work         # Login to profile
nlm notebook list --profile work # Use profile
nlm auth list                    # List all profiles
nlm auth delete work --confirm   # Delete profile

Configuration

bash
nlm config show                  # Show current configuration
nlm config get <key>             # Get specific setting
nlm config set <key> <value>     # Update setting

AI Documentation

For AI assistants, generate comprehensive documentation:

bash
nlm --ai

Outputs 400+ lines covering all commands, authentication flow, error handling, task sequences, and automation tips.

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