How to Bulk Import Sources to NotebookLM

Learn how to import multiple sources to NotebookLM at once using Notebook Toolkit bulk import. The goal is simple: save it once, then use it again inside NotebookLM.

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Before you start

  • A Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Arc browser
  • The Notebook Toolkit browser extension (free to install)
  • A Notebook Toolkit account (sign up free at notebooktoolkit.com)
  • A Google NotebookLM account

Do this

1

Open the Notebook Toolkit dashboard

Sign in to your Notebook Toolkit account at notebooktoolkit.com and navigate to the dashboard.

2

Go to Bulk Import

Click on the "Bulk Import" option in the sidebar. This opens the batch source management interface.

3

Add your sources

Paste a list of URLs, upload files, or select from your previously saved sources. You can add up to 100 sources at a time.

4

Configure workspace and tags

Select the target NotebookLM workspace and add tags that will apply to all imported sources.

5

Start the import

Click "Import All" to begin the batch process. Notebook Toolkit captures each source, extracts clean content, and sends it to NotebookLM. A progress bar shows the status.

Tips & Tricks

  • Bulk import is available on Pro and Team plans
  • Use CSV upload to import a structured list of URLs with custom tags
  • Failed imports are logged with error details so you can retry specific sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a paid plan to follow this guide?

No. The basic capture functionality described in this guide is available on the free plan. Pro and Team plans offer additional features like unlimited capture, workspace routing, and batch operations.

Which browsers are supported?

Notebook Toolkit works on Google Chrome and all Chromium-based browsers including Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Arc. Firefox support is planned.

How long does it take to set up?

Installation takes under a minute. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, sign in, and you are ready to capture. The entire process from installation to your first saved source takes about 60 seconds.

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Ready to get started?

Follow this once, then the flow will feel obvious every time after.