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# NotebookLM MCP Server
> **Forked from** [PleasePrompto/notebooklm-mcp](https://github.com/PleasePrompto/notebooklm-mcp)
**Full automation of Google NotebookLM: Q&A, audio podcasts, and source management**
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## Features
### Q&A with Citations
- **Ask questions** to NotebookLM and get accurate, citation-backed answers
- **Source citation extraction** with 5 formats: none, inline, footnotes, json, expanded
- **Session management** for multi-turn conversations
### Content Generation
Generate multiple content types from your notebook sources:
| Content Type | Formats | Options |
| ------------------ | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Audio Overview** | Podcast-style discussion | Language (80+), custom instructions |
| **Video** | Brief, Explainer | 6 visual styles, language, custom instructions |
| **Infographic** | Horizontal, Vertical | Language, custom instructions |
| **Report** | Summary, Detailed | Language, custom instructions |
| **Presentation** | Overview, Detailed | Language, custom instructions |
| **Data Table** | Simple, Detailed | Language, custom instructions |
**Video Visual Styles**: classroom, documentary, animated, corporate, cinematic, minimalist
### Content Download
- **Download Audio** — WAV audio files
- **Download Video** — MP4 video files
- **Download Infographic** — PNG image files
- Text-based content (report, presentation, data_table) is returned in the API response
### Source Management
- **Add sources**: Files (PDF, TXT, DOCX), URLs, Text, YouTube videos, Google Drive
- **List sources**: View all sources in a notebook
### Notebook Library
- **Multi-notebook management** with validation and smart selection
- **Auto-discovery**: Automatically generate metadata via NotebookLM queries
- **Search notebooks** by keyword in name, description, or topics
- **Scrape notebooks**: List all notebooks from NotebookLM with IDs and names
- **Bulk delete**: Delete multiple notebooks at once
### Integration Options
- **MCP Protocol** — Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, any MCP client
- **HTTP REST API** — n8n, Zapier, Make.com, custom integrations
- **Docker** — Isolated deployment with Docker or Docker Compose
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## Quick Start
### Option 1: MCP Mode (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex)
```bash
# Clone and build locally
git clone https://github.com/roomi-fields/notebooklm-mcp.git
cd notebooklm-mcp
npm install && npm run build
# Claude Code
claude mcp add notebooklm node /path/to/notebooklm-mcp/dist/index.js
# Cursor - add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"notebooklm": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/notebooklm-mcp/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
```
Then say: _"Log me in to NotebookLM"_ → Chrome opens → log in with Google.
### Option 2: HTTP REST API (n8n, Zapier, Make.com)
```bash
git clone https://github.com/roomi-fields/notebooklm-mcp.git
cd notebooklm-mcp
npm install && npm run build
npm run setup-auth # One-time Google login
npm run start:http # Start server on port 3000
```
```bash
# Query the API
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/ask \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"question": "Explain X", "notebook_id": "my-notebook"}'
```
### Option 3: Docker (NAS, Server)
```bash
# Build and run
docker build -t notebooklm-mcp .
docker run -d --name notebooklm-mcp -p 3000:3000 -p 6080:6080 -v notebooklm-data:/data notebooklm-mcp
# Authenticate via noVNC
# 1. Open http://localhost:6080/vnc.html
# 2. Run: curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/setup-auth -d '{"show_browser":true}'
# 3. Login to Google in the VNC window
```
See [Docker Guide](./deployment/docs/08-DOCKER.md) for NAS deployment (Synology, QNAP).
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## Documentation
| Guide | Description |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
| [Installation](./deployment/docs/01-INSTALL.md) | Step-by-step setup for HTTP and MCP modes |
| [Configuration](./deployment/docs/02-CONFIGURATION.md) | Environment variables and security |
| [API Reference](./deployment/docs/03-API.md) | Complete HTTP endpoint documentation |
| [n8n Integration](./deployment/docs/04-N8N-INTEGRATION.md) | Workflow automation setup |
| [Troubleshooting](./deployment/docs/05-TROUBLESHOOTING.md) | Common issues and solutions |
| [Notebook Library](./deployment/docs/06-NOTEBOOK-LIBRARY.md) | Multi-notebook management |
| [Auto-Discovery](./deployment/docs/07-AUTO-DISCOVERY.md) | Autonomous metadata generation |
| [Docker](./deployment/docs/08-DOCKER.md) | Docker and Docker Compose deployment |
| [Multi-Interface](./deployment/docs/09-MULTI-INTERFACE.md) | Run Claude Desktop + HTTP simultaneously |
| [Chrome Limitation](./docs/CHROME_PROFILE_LIMITATION.md) | Profile locking (solved in v1.3.6+) |
| [Adding a Language](./docs/ADDING_A_LANGUAGE.md) | i18n system for multilingual UI support |
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## Roadmap
See [ROADMAP.md](./ROADMAP.md) for planned features and version history.
**Latest releases:**
- **v1.5.3** — Docker deployment with noVNC for visual authentication + NAS support (Synology, QNAP)
- **v1.5.2** — Notebook scraping from NotebookLM + Bulk delete + Bug fixes
- **v1.5.1** — Multilingual UI support (FR/EN) with i18n selector system + E2E tests (76 tests)
- **v1.5.0** — Complete Studio content generation (video, infographic, presentation, data_table) + Notes management + Delete sources
- **v1.4.0** — Content management (sources, audio, generation) + Multi-account
**Not yet implemented:**
- Discover sources (Web/Drive search with Fast/Deep modes)
- Edit notes (create, delete, and convert are implemented)
---
## Disclaimer
This tool automates browser interactions with NotebookLM. Use a dedicated Google account for automation. CLI tools like Claude Code can make mistakes — always review changes before deploying.
See full [Disclaimer](#disclaimer-details) below.
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## Contributing
Found a bug? Have an idea? [Open an issue](https://github.com/roomi-fields/notebooklm-mcp/issues) or submit a PR!
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.
## License
MIT — Use freely in your projects. See [LICENSE](./LICENSE).
## Author
**Romain Peyrichou** — [@roomi-fields](https://github.com/roomi-fields)
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<summary><a name="disclaimer-details"></a>Full Disclaimer</summary>
**About browser automation:**
While I've built in humanization features (realistic typing speeds, natural delays, mouse movements), I can't guarantee Google won't detect or flag automated usage. Use a dedicated Google account for automation.
**About CLI tools and AI agents:**
CLI tools like Claude Code, Codex, and similar AI-powered assistants are powerful but can make mistakes:
- Always review changes before committing or deploying
- Test in safe environments first
- Keep backups of important work
- AI agents are assistants, not infallible oracles
I built this tool for myself and share it hoping it helps others, but I can't take responsibility for any issues that might occur. Use at your own discretion.
</details>
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Built with frustration about hallucinated APIs, powered by Google's NotebookLM
⭐ [Star on GitHub](https://github.com/roomi-fields/notebooklm-mcp) if this saves you debugging time!
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