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

nlm login

Launches Chrome, navigates to NotebookLM, and extracts session cookies. Requires Google Chrome installed.

List Notebooks

nlm notebook list

Create Notebook and Add Sources

nlm notebook create "My Research"
nlm source add <notebook-id> --url "https://example.com/article"
nlm source add <notebook-id> --text "Your content here" --title "My Notes"

Generate Content (All Types)

All generation commands require --confirm or -y:

nlm audio create <id> --confirm          # Podcast
nlm report create <id> --confirm         # Briefing doc or study guide
nlm quiz create <id> --confirm           # Quiz questions
nlm flashcards create <id> --confirm     # Flashcards
nlm mindmap create <id> --confirm        # Mind map
nlm slides create <id> --confirm         # Slide deck
nlm infographic create <id> --confirm    # Infographic
nlm video create <id> --confirm          # Video overview
nlm data-table create <id> "description" --confirm  # Data table

Authentication

Sessions last ~20 minutes. Re-authenticate with nlm login if commands fail.

Notebook Management

Source Management

Content Generation

All generation commands require --confirm or -y:

Media Types

Studio (Artifact Management)

Chat

Chat REPL commands: /sources, /clear, /help, /exit

Research

Aliases (UUID Shortcuts)

nlm alias set myproject <uuid>           # 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:

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)

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

nlm config show                  # Show current configuration
nlm config get <key>             # Get specific setting
nlm config set <key> <value>     # Update setting

AI Documentation

For AI assistants, generate comprehensive documentation:

nlm --ai

Outputs 400+ lines covering all commands, authentication flow, error handling, task sequences, and automation tips.

References

• Command Reference - Complete command signatures
• Troubleshooting - Error diagnosis and solutions
• Workflows - End-to-end task sequences