# Bulk Import Content into NotebookLM (Chrome Extension)

Hey! If you’re using Google’s NotebookLM for research, YouTube playlists with 50 videos you need to click one by one. 

That’s exactly why I built [**NotebookLM Tools**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-tools/hiibkpjljigehlnnecbgehkhfibmahjn).

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### How to Install <a href="#how-to-install" id="how-to-install"></a>

***Super simple:***

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1. **Go to Chrome Web Store**\
   Click here: [NotebookLM Tools Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-tools/hiibkpjljigehlnnecbgehkhfibmahjn)&#x20;
2. **Click "Add to Chrome"**\
   Top right corner
3. **Click "Add extension"**\
   Confirm in the popup

Done! The icon appears in your toolbar.<br>

### What Makes This Extension Different <a href="#what-makes-this-extension-different" id="what-makes-this-extension-different"></a>

#### 1. Quick Add Anywhere <a href="#quick-add-anywhere" id="quick-add-anywhere"></a>

**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**

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* Click the extension icon
* Hit “Add Current Page”
* Pick your notebook
* That’s it

**Side Panel**

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* 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) <a href="#bulk-import-this-is-where-it-gets-really-good" id="bulk-import-this-is-where-it-gets-really-good"></a>

**YouTube Playlists**

{% hint style="info" %}
Tips: You can use the [Youtube to NotebookLM Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-summary-with-ai/gcglcbfmophnppdlbhckfmfiofaajibm) that I made for YouTube only, which has more useful features for YouTube.
{% endhint %}

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* 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**

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* Add an entire channel’s videos
* Great for learning from a specific creator
* All transcripts imported automatically

**Sitemap.xml Import**

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* 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 <a href="#managing-your-notebooks" id="managing-your-notebooks"></a>

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**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 <a href="#quick-tips" id="quick-tips"></a>

* 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

### Links

* NotebookLM Tools: <https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-tools/hiibkpjljigehlnnecbgehkhfibmahjn>
* Youtube to NotebookLM: <https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-summary-with-ai/gcglcbfmophnppdlbhckfmfiofaajibm>\
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  Happy researching! 📚