NotebookLM MCP

What it does

This MCP server wraps the unofficial notebooklm-py library, allowing AI assistants to interact directly with Google NotebookLM. It enables the AI to manage notebooks, add sources, query documents, and even trigger the creation of Audio Overviews (podcasts).

Tools

• notebooklm_list_notebooks: Lists all notebooks in the account.
• notebooklm_create_notebook: Creates a new notebook.
• notebooklm_add_source: Adds URLs, YouTube links, or text as a source.
• notebooklm_ask: Queries a notebook's sources for information.
• notebooklm_generate_audio_overview: Generates a deep-dive audio podcast.
• notebooklm_list_artifacts: Lists generated artifacts in a notebook.
• notebooklm_download_artifact: Downloads an artifact (audio, report, quiz, etc.) to a local file.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notebooklm": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["notebooklm-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• Claude Code