How to Save Perplexity Research to NotebookLM
Guide to saving Perplexity AI research results with citations to 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
Install Notebook Toolkit
Add the Notebook Toolkit browser extension and sign in to your account.
Conduct research on Perplexity
Go to perplexity.ai and run your search queries. Perplexity provides cited answers with source links.
Capture the research thread
Click the Notebook Toolkit capture button. The full research thread including all citations and source links is captured.
Configure and save
Choose your workspace and add tags. Citation metadata is automatically extracted and preserved.
Cross-reference in NotebookLM
In NotebookLM, your Perplexity research becomes a source you can query. Ask NotebookLM to compare findings with your other sources.
Tips & Tricks
- Perplexity Pro search results with more sources are fully supported
- Use follow-up questions in Perplexity before capturing for richer source documents
- Citations are preserved with links so you can verify original 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.