🧠 NotebookLM MCP Server

Bridge the Gap Between Google NotebookLM and Your AI Workspace

Stop jumping between browser tabs. NotebookLM MCP brings the full analytical power of Google NotebookLM directly into your local terminal, IDE, and AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.

Manage notebooks, ingest diverse sources, trigger deep research, and generate studio-quality content—all via a single, standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface.

🔥 Key Capabilities

• ⚡ Seamless Authentication: Log in once with notebooklm-mcp auth. Our automated CDP-based flow handles secure cookie extraction so you can focus on your data.
• 🔄 Resilient Connectivity: Built-in background session restoration. If your session expires, the server transparently reconnects without breaking your workflow.
• 📂 Universal Ingestion: Instantly add URLs, YouTube transcripts, Google Drive files, or raw text snippets to any notebook.
• 🕵️ Autonomous Research: Harness Google's Deep Research engine. Start a task, poll its progress, and import structured insights directly into your project.
• 🎭 Creative Studio: Programmatically generate Audio Overviews (podcasts), Briefing Docs, Infographics, Slide Decks, and Quizzes from your sources.

🚀 Quick Start

1. Installation

Run it instantly with npx:

npx -y @m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp serve

Or install globally for better performance:

npm install -g @m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp

2. The "One-Click" Login

Say goodbye to manual cookie hunting. Our smart auth flow does the heavy lifting for you.

notebooklm-mcp auth

A secure Chrome window will open. Simply log into your Google account, and we'll handle the rest. Your session is stored locally and securely.

🤖 AI Assistant Integration

Claude Desktop / Claude Code

Add the following to your mcpServers configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notebooklm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

Cursor / VS Code (Composer)

1. Navigate to MCP Settings.
2. Add a new server named NotebookLM.
3. Set type to command and enter: npx -y @m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp serve.

🛠 Complete Tool Reference (32)

Every tool is designed to work seamlessly within your AI's context window.

📔 Notebook Management

| Tool | Description | | :--- | :--- | | notebook_list | Get an overview of all your notebooks, including titles, source counts, and ownership metadata. | | notebook_create | Create a new NotebookLM project instantly from your terminal or AI assistant. | | notebook_get | Retrieve deep metadata and a full list of sources for a specific notebook. | | notebook_describe | Get a high-level, AI-generated summary of everything inside a notebook. | | notebook_rename | Update the title of an existing notebook. | | notebook_delete | Permanently remove a notebook (requires explicit confirmation). |

📄 Source Ingestion & Management

| Tool | Description | | :--- | :--- | | notebook_add_url | Add any website or YouTube video as a source. Transcripts are automatically handled. | | notebook_add_text | Ingest raw text snippets or local file contents directly into your project. | | notebook_add_drive | Connect and import documents, sheets, or slides from your Google Drive. | | source_describe | Get detailed AI analysis, summaries, and key topics for any individual source. | | source_get_content | Extract the full underlying text of a source for processing by other AI tools. | | source_list_drive | List all Drive-based sources and check if they are up-to-date with the original files. | | source_sync_drive | Sync selected Google Drive sources to pull the latest changes into NotebookLM. | | source_delete | Remove a specific source from your notebook. |

🔬 Research & Deep Analysis

| Tool | Description | | :--- | :--- | | research_start | Launch an autonomous research task using Google's engine (Web or Drive sources). | | research_status | Track the progress of active research tasks and view discovered insights. | | research_import | Instantly import the findings of a research task as new sources in your notebook. | | notebook_query | Ask complex, grounded questions. Answers are cited directly from your sources. | | chat_configure | Fine-tune your AI's behavior by setting specific goals or preferred response lengths. |

🎬 Studio (AI Content Generation)

| Tool | Description | | :--- | :--- | | audio_overview_create | Transform your notebook's sources into a professional, podcast-style audio discussion. | | video_overview_create | Generate a structured video explainer based on your project data. | | report_create | Create professional Briefing Docs, Study Guides, or Blog Posts tailored to your sources. | | slide_deck_create | Turn your research into a presenter-ready slide deck automatically. | | infographic_create | Visualize complex data and relationships with an AI-generated infographic. | | flashcards_create | Generate interactive study flashcards to master your notebook's content. | | quiz_create | Create a comprehensive quiz to test knowledge grounded in your provided sources. | | data_table_create | Extract and organize information into a structured, downloadable data table. | | mind_map_create | Build a visual mind map connecting the core concepts of your notebook. | | studio_status | Check the generation status of your Studio artifacts and get download links. | | studio_delete | Clean up your workspace by deleting old Studio artifacts. |

🔑 Authentication Helpers

| Tool | Description | | :--- | :--- | | refresh_auth | Manually trigger a session refresh if you encounter connection issues. | | save_auth_tokens | Manually save cookie data (legacy fallback method). |

💡 Pro Tips

• Custom Timeouts: Working with massive sources? Increase the timeout: notebooklm-mcp serve --query-timeout 120000
• Check Connections: Use auth --show-tokens to verify your session validity.

🛡 Security & Privacy

• Local Storage: Your authentication data is stored exclusively on your machine at ~/.notebooklm-mcp/auth.json. It is never transmitted to any third-party server except Google.
• Unofficial Tool: This project is an independent community effort and is not affiliated with Google. It interfaces with internal endpoints and may be affected by changes to the NotebookLM web platform.

📄 License

Open-source and available under the MIT License.

Crafted with precision for the AI-first developer. Part of the Model Context Protocol ecosystem.