How to Use Notebook Toolkit with Chinese AI Models

Guide to using Notebook Toolkit with DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, and Doubao for Chinese-language research in NotebookLM. The goal is simple: save it once, then use it again inside NotebookLM.

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

Install Notebook Toolkit

Add the Notebook Toolkit extension and sign in. The extension supports Chinese language interface and content.

2

Set your language preferences

In Notebook Toolkit settings, set Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) as your preferred language. This optimizes the capture experience for Chinese AI platforms.

3

Use Chinese AI platforms

Navigate to DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, or Doubao. Notebook Toolkit automatically detects these platforms and adds capture buttons.

4

Capture conversations in Chinese

Click the capture button to save Chinese-language conversations. All characters, formatting, and mixed-language content are preserved perfectly.

5

Research in NotebookLM

Your Chinese-language sources are searchable in NotebookLM. Mix Chinese and English sources in the same workspace for multilingual research.

Tips & Tricks

  • Notebook Toolkit supports all Chinese AI platforms: DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, and Doubao
  • Mixed Chinese-English conversations are captured with both languages preserved
  • Use NotebookLM multilingual features to query Chinese sources in English or vice versa

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.