Bulk Import Content into NotebookLM (Chrome Extension)

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A Chrome extension that supercharges NotebookLM. Bypass paywalls, add content with a right-click, and bulk import from YouTube playlists, channels, or entire websites.

Hey! If you’re using Google’s NotebookLM for research, you’ve probably hit some frustrating walls. Paywall articles you can’t add. YouTube playlists with 50 videos you need to click one by one. Websites that just won’t let NotebookLM grab their content.

That’s exactly why I built NotebookLM Tools.

The Big Problem It Solves

NotebookLM is great, but it has limits. Some websites block it from reading their content. Paywalled articles? Blocked. Sites with anti-bot protection? Blocked. Premium content you’re paying for? Sometimes blocked.

This extension fixes that. It grabs the content directly from your browser and sends it to NotebookLM along with the URL. If you can read it in your browser, you can add it to NotebookLM.

How to Install

Super simple:

  1. Click "Add to Chrome" Top right corner

  2. Click "Add extension" Confirm in the popup

Done! The icon appears in your toolbar.

What Makes This Extension Different

1. Bypass Paywalls and Site Blocks

You’re reading a Medium article behind a paywall. Or a news site with a subscription. Or any site that blocks NotebookLM from accessing it.

With this extension:

  • The content is already loaded in your browser

  • Click “Add to NotebookLM”

  • The extension extracts the text and URL

  • Sends it directly to your notebook

No more copy-pasting. No more “this site can’t be added” errors.

2. Quick Add Anywhere

Right-Click Menu

  • On any webpage, right-click

  • Select “Add to NotebookLM”

  • Choose a notebook or create a new one

  • Done in 3 seconds

Popup Window

  • Click the extension icon

  • Hit “Add Current Page”

  • Pick your notebook

  • That’s it

Side Panel

  • Keep it open while browsing

  • Add pages as you find them

  • No tab switching needed

3. Bulk Import (This is Where It Gets Really Good)

YouTube Playlists

  • Paste a playlist URL

  • The extension grabs all video transcripts

  • Adds them all to your notebook at once

  • Perfect for online courses or video research series

YouTube Channels

  • Add an entire channel’s videos

  • Great for learning from a specific creator

  • All transcripts imported automatically

Sitemap.xml Import

  • Want to add an entire blog or documentation site?

  • Paste the sitemap.xml URL

  • The extension pulls every page

  • Imports them all in one go

4. Managing Your Notebooks

View All Notebooks

  • Click “NotebookLM” in side panel

  • See all notebooks in a clean table

  • Shows title, sources count, last updated

Create New Notebook

  • Click “Create” button

  • Type a name

  • Hit enter

  • New notebook ready

Delete Notebooks

  • Single delete: Click “Delete” next to any notebook

  • Bulk delete: Check multiple boxes, click “Delete”

  • Great for cleaning up old projects

Refresh List

  • Click “Refresh” button

  • Updates with latest notebooks

Quick Tips

  • Pin the extension icon for easy access

  • Keep side panel open while researching

  • Use bulk import for comprehensive research

  • Right-click is fastest for single pages

  • Check your notebook sources count to track progress

  • Use the search in the table to find notebooks quickly

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