How to Export DeepSeek Conversations to NotebookLM
Step-by-step guide to exporting DeepSeek AI conversations to NotebookLM with Notebook Toolkit. 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
Install Notebook Toolkit
Add the Notebook Toolkit extension from the Chrome Web Store and sign in.
Open DeepSeek
Navigate to chat.deepseek.com and open or start a conversation.
Click capture
The Notebook Toolkit button appears in the DeepSeek interface. Click to export the conversation with code blocks and reasoning preserved.
Save to your workspace
Select your NotebookLM workspace and add optional tags. Code formatting and chain-of-thought reasoning are maintained.
Verify in NotebookLM
Open NotebookLM to access your saved DeepSeek conversation as a searchable source.
Tips & Tricks
- DeepSeek R1 reasoning chains are captured in full detail
- Code blocks maintain syntax formatting for readability
- Tag technical conversations by programming language or topic for easy retrieval
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.