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Notebooklm

  • 811 installs
  • 44k repo stars
  • Updated July 27, 2026
  • sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills

This is a copy of notebooklm by pleaseprompto - installs and ranking accrue to the original listing.

notebooklm is an agent skill that creates, manages, and interacts with Google NotebookLM projects from Cursor or Claude Code using persistent browser sessions for developers who need programmatic research notebook access

About

notebooklm is a skill in sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills that bridges Cursor or Claude Code to Google NotebookLM through persistent browser sessions and local Python scripts. The repository gitignore documents dedicated data/, auth/, browser_state/, and notebook JSON state files that must never be committed because they hold authentication and personal notebooks. Developers use notebooklm to spin up NotebookLM projects, manage notebook libraries, and query source-grounded answers without manually switching to the browser for every upload or question. Reach for notebooklm when an agent workflow needs to file sources into NotebookLM and continue coding in the same session.

  • Hybrid authentication combining persistent browser profiles and manual cookie injection
  • Bypasses Playwright session cookie persistence bug for reliable NotebookLM access
  • Manages personal notebooks, state, cookies, and library data securely outside git
  • Automates NotebookLM research, podcast generation, and note synthesis workflows
  • Includes comprehensive .gitignore patterns for Virtual Environment, Claude, and auth artifacts

Notebooklm by the numbers

  • 811 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +21 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
  • Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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Last updatedJuly 27, 2026
Repositorysickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills

How do you control NotebookLM from Claude Code?

Create, manage, and interact with NotebookLM projects directly from Cursor or Claude Code using persistent browser sessions.

Who is it for?

Developers who want NotebookLM research notebooks driven from Cursor or Claude Code without manual browser repetition.

Skip if: Developers who cannot run Python browser automation or do not need Google NotebookLM in their research stack.

When should I use this skill?

The user asks to create, upload sources to, or query a NotebookLM project from an agent session.

What you get

NotebookLM projects with uploaded sources, persisted auth state, and agent-queryable notebook responses.

  • NotebookLM project with managed sources
  • local notebook and auth state files

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

NotebookLM Research Assistant Skill

Interact with Google NotebookLM to query documentation with Gemini's source-grounded answers. Each question opens a fresh browser session, retrieves the answer exclusively from your uploaded documents, and closes.

When to Use This Skill

Trigger when user:

  • Mentions NotebookLM explicitly
  • Shares NotebookLM URL (https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/...)
  • Asks to query their notebooks/documentation
  • Wants to add documentation to NotebookLM library
  • Uses phrases like "ask my NotebookLM", "check my docs", "query my notebook"

⚠️ CRITICAL: Add Command - Smart Discovery

When user wants to add a notebook without providing details:

SMART ADD (Recommended): Query the notebook first to discover its content:

# Step 1: Query the notebook about its content
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "What is the content of this notebook? What topics are covered? Provide a complete overview briefly and concisely" --notebook-url "[URL]"

# Step 2: Use the discovered information to add it
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py add --url "[URL]" --name "[Based on content]" --description "[Based on content]" --topics "[Based on content]"

MANUAL ADD: If user provides all details:

  • --url - The NotebookLM URL
  • --name - A descriptive name
  • --description - What the notebook contains (REQUIRED!)
  • --topics - Comma-separated topics (REQUIRED!)

NEVER guess or use generic descriptions! If details missing, use Smart Add to discover them.

Critical: Always Use run.py Wrapper

NEVER call scripts directly. ALWAYS use `python scripts/run.py [script]`:

# ✅ CORRECT - Always use run.py:
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py status
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py list
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..."

# ❌ WRONG - Never call directly:
python scripts/auth_manager.py status  # Fails without venv!

The run.py wrapper automatically: 1. Creates .venv if needed 2. Installs all dependencies 3. Activates environment 4. Executes script properly

Core Workflow

Step 1: Check Authentication Status

python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py status

If not authenticated, proceed to setup.

Step 2: Authenticate (One-Time Setup)

# Browser MUST be visible for manual Google login
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py setup

Important:

  • Browser is VISIBLE for authentication
  • Browser window opens automatically
  • User must manually log in to Google
  • Tell user: "A browser window will open for Google login"

Step 3: Manage Notebook Library

# List all notebooks
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py list

# BEFORE ADDING: Ask user for metadata if unknown!
# "What does this notebook contain?"
# "What topics should I tag it with?"

# Add notebook to library (ALL parameters are REQUIRED!)
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py add \
  --url "https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/..." \
  --name "Descriptive Name" \
  --description "What this notebook contains" \  # REQUIRED - ASK USER IF UNKNOWN!
  --topics "topic1,topic2,topic3"  # REQUIRED - ASK USER IF UNKNOWN!

# Search notebooks by topic
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py search --query "keyword"

# Set active notebook
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py activate --id notebook-id

# Remove notebook
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py remove --id notebook-id

Quick Workflow

1. Check library: python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py list 2. Ask question: python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..." --notebook-id ID

Step 4: Ask Questions

# Basic query (uses active notebook if set)
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "Your question here"

# Query specific notebook
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..." --notebook-id notebook-id

# Query with notebook URL directly
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..." --notebook-url "https://..."

# Show browser for debugging
python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..." --show-browser

Follow-Up Mechanism (CRITICAL)

Every NotebookLM answer ends with: "EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Is that ALL you need to know?"

Required Claude Behavior: 1. STOP - Do not immediately respond to user 2. ANALYZE - Compare answer to user's original request 3. IDENTIFY GAPS - Determine if more information needed 4. ASK FOLLOW-UP - If gaps exist, immediately ask:

   python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "Follow-up with context..."

5. REPEAT - Continue until information is complete 6. SYNTHESIZE - Combine all answers before responding to user

Script Reference

Authentication Management (auth_manager.py)

python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py setup    # Initial setup (browser visible)
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py status   # Check authentication
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py reauth   # Re-authenticate (browser visible)
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py clear    # Clear authentication

Notebook Management (notebook_manager.py)

python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py add --url URL --name NAME --description DESC --topics TOPICS
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py list
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py search --query QUERY
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py activate --id ID
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py remove --id ID
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py stats

Question Interface (ask_question.py)

python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..." [--notebook-id ID] [--notebook-url URL] [--show-browser]

Data Cleanup (cleanup_manager.py)

python scripts/run.py cleanup_manager.py                    # Preview cleanup
python scripts/run.py cleanup_manager.py --confirm          # Execute cleanup
python scripts/run.py cleanup_manager.py --preserve-library # Keep notebooks

Environment Management

The virtual environment is automatically managed:

  • First run creates .venv automatically
  • Dependencies install automatically
  • Chromium browser installs automatically
  • Everything isolated in skill directory

Manual setup (only if automatic fails):

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m patchright install chromium

Data Storage

All data stored in ~/.claude/skills/notebooklm/data/:

  • library.json - Notebook metadata
  • auth_info.json - Authentication status
  • browser_state/ - Browser cookies and session

Security: Protected by .gitignore, never commit to git.

Configuration

Optional .env file in skill directory:

HEADLESS=false           # Browser visibility
SHOW_BROWSER=false       # Default browser display
STEALTH_ENABLED=true     # Human-like behavior
TYPING_WPM_MIN=160       # Typing speed
TYPING_WPM_MAX=240
DEFAULT_NOTEBOOK_ID=     # Default notebook

Decision Flow

User mentions NotebookLM
    ↓
Check auth → python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py status
    ↓
If not authenticated → python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py setup
    ↓
Check/Add notebook → python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py list/add (with --description)
    ↓
Activate notebook → python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py activate --id ID
    ↓
Ask question → python scripts/run.py ask_question.py --question "..."
    ↓
See "Is that ALL you need?" → Ask follow-ups until complete
    ↓
Synthesize and respond to user

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
ModuleNotFoundErrorUse run.py wrapper
Authentication failsBrowser must be visible for setup! --show-browser
Rate limit (50/day)Wait or switch Google account
Browser crashespython scripts/run.py cleanup_manager.py --preserve-library
Notebook not foundCheck with notebook_manager.py list

Best Practices

1. Always use run.py - Handles environment automatically 2. Check auth first - Before any operations 3. Follow-up questions - Don't stop at first answer 4. Browser visible for auth - Required for manual login 5. Include context - Each question is independent 6. Synthesize answers - Combine multiple responses

Limitations

  • No session persistence (each question = new browser)
  • Rate limits on free Google accounts (50 queries/day)
  • Manual upload required (user must add docs to NotebookLM)
  • Browser overhead (few seconds per question)

Resources (Skill Structure)

Important directories and files:

  • scripts/ - All automation scripts (ask_question.py, notebook_manager.py, etc.)
  • data/ - Local storage for authentication and notebook library
  • references/ - Extended documentation:
  • api_reference.md - Detailed API documentation for all scripts
  • troubleshooting.md - Common issues and solutions
  • usage_patterns.md - Best practices and workflow examples
  • .venv/ - Isolated Python environment (auto-created on first run)
  • .gitignore - Protects sensitive data from being committed

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FAQ

Which agents does notebooklm support?

notebooklm is designed for Cursor and Claude Code, using persistent browser sessions and local Python scripts to create, manage, and interact with Google NotebookLM projects.

What local files does notebooklm persist?

notebooklm stores authentication, browser state, and notebook metadata in local paths such as data/, auth_info.json, notebooks.json, and browser_state/, which the repository marks as never commit because they contain credentials.

Is Notebooklm safe to install?

skills.sh reports 1 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.

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