--- name: notebooklm-cli description: Comprehensive CLI for Google NotebookLM including notebooks, sources, audio podcasts, reports, quizzes, flashcards, mind maps, slides, infographics, videos, and data tables. Use when working with NotebookLM programmatically: managing notebooks/sources, generating audio overviews (podcasts), creating study materials (quizzes, flashcards), producing presentations (slides, infographics), or querying sources via chat. --- # 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 --url "https://example.com/article" nlm source add --text "Your content here" --title "My Notes" ``` ### Generate Content (All Types) All generation commands require `--confirm` or `-y`: ```bash nlm audio create --confirm # Podcast nlm report create --confirm # Briefing doc or study guide nlm quiz create --confirm # Quiz questions nlm flashcards create --confirm # Flashcards nlm mindmap create --confirm # Mind map nlm slides create --confirm # Slide deck nlm infographic create --confirm # Infographic nlm video create --confirm # Video overview nlm data-table create "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 --confirm` | Delete a profile | | `nlm login --profile ` | 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 ` | Get notebook details | | `nlm notebook describe ` | AI-generated summary | | `nlm notebook query "question"` | Chat with sources | | `nlm notebook delete --confirm` | Delete a notebook | ## Source Management | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `nlm source list ` | List sources in notebook | | `nlm source list --drive` | Show Drive sources with freshness | | `nlm source add --url "..."` | Add URL or YouTube source | | `nlm source add --text "..." --title "..."` | Add pasted text | | `nlm source add --drive ` | Add Google Drive document | | `nlm source describe ` | AI summary of source | | `nlm source content ` | Get raw text content | | `nlm source stale ` | List outdated Drive sources | | `nlm source sync --confirm` | Sync Drive sources | ## Content Generation All generation commands require `--confirm` or `-y`: ### Media Types | Command | Output | |---------|--------| | `nlm audio create --confirm` | Audio podcast overview | | `nlm report create --confirm` | Briefing doc or study guide | | `nlm quiz create --confirm` | Quiz questions | | `nlm flashcards create --confirm` | Flashcards | | `nlm mindmap create --confirm` | Mind map | | `nlm slides create --confirm` | Slide deck | | `nlm infographic create --confirm` | Infographic | | `nlm video create --confirm` | Video overview | | `nlm data-table create "description" --confirm` | Data table extraction | ## Studio (Artifact Management) | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `nlm studio status ` | List all generated artifacts | | `nlm studio delete

--confirm` | Delete an artifact | ## Chat | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `nlm chat start ` | Start interactive REPL session | | `nlm chat configure ` | Configure chat goal and response style | | `nlm notebook query "question"` | One-shot question (no session) | Chat REPL commands: `/sources`, `/clear`, `/help`, `/exit` ## Research | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `nlm research start "query" --notebook-id ` | Web search (~30s) | | `nlm research start "query" --notebook-id --mode deep` | Deep research (~5min) | | `nlm research start "query" --notebook-id --source drive` | Search Google Drive | | `nlm research status ` | Check research progress | | `nlm research import

` | Import discovered sources | ## Aliases (UUID Shortcuts) ```bash nlm alias set myproject # 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 # Get specific setting nlm config set # 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. ## References - [Command Reference](references/commands.md) - Complete command signatures - [Troubleshooting](references/troubleshooting.md) - Error diagnosis and solutions - [Workflows](references/workflows.md) - End-to-end task sequences

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