Bulk Import Content into NotebookLM (Chrome Extension)

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.

NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension
NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension

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. Go to Chrome Web Store Click here: NotebookLM Tools Extension

  2. Click "Add to Chrome" Top right corner

  3. 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.

Add Medium article behind a paywall to NotebookLM
Add Medium article behind a paywall to NotebookLM

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

NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension Popup Window
NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension Popup Window
  • Click the extension icon

  • Hit “Add Current Page”

  • Pick your notebook

  • That’s it

Side Panel

NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension Side Panel
NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension 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

Tips: You can use the Youtube to NotebookLM Chrome Extension that I made for YouTube only, which has more useful features for YouTube.

  • 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

Bulk Import YouTube Channels to NotebookLM
Bulk Import YouTube Channels to NotebookLM
  • Add an entire channel’s videos

  • Great for learning from a specific creator

  • All transcripts imported automatically

Sitemap.xml Import

Bulk Sitemap.xml Import to NotebookLM
Bulk Sitemap.xml Import to NotebookLM
  • 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

Bulk Delete Notebooks in NotebookLM
Bulk Delete Notebooks in NotebookLM

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

Last updated

Was this helpful?