How do I connect Notebooklm MCP Server to Claude?

Run `claude mcp add m4yk3ldev-notebooklm-mcp -- npx -y @m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp serve` in Claude Code, or add the same command and arguments under mcpServers in Cursor's mcp.json or Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json, then restart the client. The blocks above are ready to paste.

Is Notebooklm MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Notebooklm MCP Server do?

Notebooklm MCP Server documents 27 tools to the agent, including audio_overview_create, flashcards_create, infographic_create. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Notebooklm MCP

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MCP server for Google NotebookLM — 27 tools for notebooks, sources, research, and studio content generation

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02 / Before you connect

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Install the runtime required by the project and make it available to your client.

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03 / Add the configuration

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claude mcp add --transport stdio 'm4yk3ldev-notebooklm-mcp' -- 'npx' '-y' '@m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp' 'serve'

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Documented tools (27)

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audio_overview_create

Transform your notebook's sources into a professional, podcast-style audio discussion.

flashcards_create

Generate interactive study flashcards to master your notebook's content.

infographic_create

Visualize complex data and relationships with an AI-generated infographic.

notebook_add_drive

Connect and import documents, sheets, or slides from your Google Drive.

notebook_add_text

Ingest raw text snippets or local file contents directly into your project.

notebook_add_url

Add any website or YouTube video as a source. Transcripts are automatically handled.

notebook_create

Create a new NotebookLM project instantly from your terminal or AI assistant.

notebook_delete

Permanently remove a notebook (requires explicit confirmation).

notebook_describe

Get a high-level, AI-generated summary of everything inside a notebook.

notebook_get

Retrieve deep metadata and a full list of sources for a specific notebook.

notebook_list

Get an overview of all your notebooks, including titles, source counts, and ownership metadata.

notebook_query

Ask complex, grounded questions. Answers are cited directly from your sources.

notebook_rename

Update the title of an existing notebook.

quiz_create

Create a comprehensive quiz to test knowledge grounded in your provided sources.

refresh_auth

Manually trigger a session refresh if you encounter connection issues.

report_create

Create professional Briefing Docs, Study Guides, or Blog Posts tailored to your sources.

research_import

Instantly import the findings of a research task as new sources in your notebook.

research_start

Launch an autonomous research task using Google's engine (Web or Drive sources).

research_status

Track the progress of active research tasks and view discovered insights.

save_auth_tokens

Manually save cookie data (legacy fallback method).

slide_deck_create

Turn your research into a presenter-ready slide deck automatically.

source_delete

Remove a specific source from your notebook.

source_describe

Get detailed AI analysis, summaries, and key topics for any individual source.

source_get_content

Extract the full underlying text of a source for processing by other AI tools.

source_sync_drive

Sync selected Google Drive sources to pull the latest changes into NotebookLM.

studio_status

Check the generation status of your Studio artifacts and get download links.

video_overview_create

Generate a structured video explainer based on your project data.

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Questions about Notebooklm MCP Server

How do I connect Notebooklm MCP Server to Claude?: Run `claude mcp add m4yk3ldev-notebooklm-mcp -- npx -y @m4ykeldev/notebooklm-mcp serve` in Claude Code, or add the same command and arguments under mcpServers in Cursor's mcp.json or Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json, then restart the client. The blocks above are ready to paste.
Is Notebooklm MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Notebooklm MCP Server do?: Notebooklm MCP Server documents 27 tools to the agent, including audio_overview_create, flashcards_create, infographic_create. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.