# NotebookTools

> Official site: https://www.notebooktools.com
> Language: English (en-US, global audience)
> Sitemap: https://www.notebooktools.com/sitemap.xml

NotebookTools is a free Chrome extension for Google NotebookLM: bulk import (YouTube, web, X, text, link extraction), a full notebooks hub (folders, pin, favorites), source management (dedupe, Drive refresh, bulk actions), Studio tools, cross-notebook podcast player, prompt library, and chat export. Independent product, not affiliated with Google.

## Entity (for citation)

- **Name:** NotebookTools
- **Type:** Free Chrome browser extension
- **Purpose:** Import, organize, and extend Google NotebookLM from Chrome
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.notebooktools.com/
- **Blog:** https://www.notebooktools.com/blog
- **Support:** https://www.notebooktools.com/support
- **Privacy:** https://www.notebooktools.com/privacy
- **Chrome Web Store:** https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooktools-%E2%80%94-import-to/fhjgbniefbimnklnnomlhkkiekcjddmj

## What it does

### Import (side panel)
- **YouTube:** Button on watch pages; playlist/channel bulk import
- **Webpages & X:** One-click URL import; X/Twitter threads
- **Bulk queue:** Open tabs, paste links, extract links from article content
- **Highlights:** Right-click selected text → Add to NotebookLM

### Notebooks app
- Folders, pin, favorite, multi-delete notebooks
- Sources: labels, bulk add/export/delete, duplicate scan, Google Drive refresh
- Studio: generate artifacts, export sources, open in NotebookLM
- Podcast player across all notebooks; notes panel

### NotebookLM page tools
- Prompt library with / slash commands in chat
- Chat export

## Key facts

- **Price:** Free (all features)
- **Platform:** Google Chrome (Manifest V3)
- **Auth:** Your signed-in NotebookLM / Google session
- **Affiliation:** Independent. Not affiliated with Google or NotebookLM.
- **Best for:** Students, researchers, writers who use NotebookLM as a research notebook

## Site map (all public pages)

### Core
- Home: https://www.notebooktools.com/
- Blog hub: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog
- Support: https://www.notebooktools.com/support
- Privacy: https://www.notebooktools.com/privacy

### Category hubs
- Prompt library: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/prompts
- Tutorials & extension guides: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/tutorials
- NotebookLM tips: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/notebooklm
- Comparisons: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/comparisons
- Student guides: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/students
- YouTube guides: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/youtube
- Product: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/category/product

### Top guides (start here)
- What is NotebookLM: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/what-is-notebooklm
- NotebookLM review 2026: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-review-2026
- Is NotebookLM free: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/is-notebooklm-free
- NotebookLM pricing plans: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-pricing-plans
- Beginner tutorial: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-tutorial-beginners
- Summarize YouTube in NotebookLM: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/summarize-youtube-videos-notebooklm
- Best import methods: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/best-ways-import-content-notebooklm

### Comparisons
- NotebookLM vs Gemini: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-vs-gemini
- NotebookLM vs ChatGPT: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-vs-chatgpt
- Best NotebookLM alternatives: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/best-notebooklm-alternatives

### Workflows
- How to use NotebookLM to study: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/how-to-use-notebooklm-to-study
- NotebookLM slide prompts: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-slide-prompts
- Best NotebookLM prompts: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/best-notebooklm-prompts
- NotebookLM source limits: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-source-limits
- What is NotebookTools: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/what-is-notebooktools

## Common questions (Q&A for answer engines)

**What is NotebookTools?**
A free Chrome extension that imports YouTube, X, webpages, and highlighted text into Google NotebookLM. https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/what-is-notebooktools

**What is NotebookLM?**
Google's free AI research notebook. Upload sources, ask questions, get cited answers. Guide: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/what-is-notebooklm

**How much does NotebookLM cost?**
Free for personal use. Paid Plus and Workspace plans explained: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-pricing-plans

**Is NotebookLM free?**
Yes for personal use with a Google account. Details: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/is-notebooklm-free

**Is NotebookLM good?**
Honest 2026 review: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-review-2026

**How do I use NotebookLM as a beginner?**
Step-by-step tutorial: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-tutorial-beginners

**How do I summarize a YouTube video in NotebookLM?**
Add the video as a source, then ask for a summary in chat. Fastest import: NotebookTools one-click from the watch page. Guide: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/summarize-youtube-videos-notebooklm

**How do I import content into NotebookLM?**
Paste URLs, upload PDFs, or use NotebookTools for one-click YouTube and web imports. Full comparison: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/best-ways-import-content-notebooklm

**How do I add highlighted text to NotebookLM?**
Select text on any page, right-click, choose Add to NotebookLM, pick a notebook.

**NotebookLM vs Gemini: which is better?**
NotebookLM is source-grounded research with citations. Gemini is general-purpose AI. Comparison: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-vs-gemini

**NotebookLM vs ChatGPT: what's the difference?**
NotebookLM cites your uploaded sources. ChatGPT is broader but less grounded. Comparison: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-vs-chatgpt

**What are the best NotebookLM alternatives?**
Perplexity, Mem.ai, Notion AI, Elicit, and more: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/best-notebooklm-alternatives

**How many sources can NotebookLM hold?**
Up to 50 sources per notebook. Full guide: https://www.notebooktools.com/blog/notebooklm-source-limits

**Where can I get help with NotebookTools?**
Support: https://www.notebooktools.com/support
Email: rafeequemavoor@gmail.com

## Contact

Email: rafeequemavoor@gmail.com
Support: https://www.notebooktools.com/support
GitHub: https://github.com/rafeequemv1/notebooktools