3 Chrome extensions that help NotebookLM work well with other tools

A few weeks ago, while browsing Reddit, someone stumbled upon a developer who had created a Chrome extension for the popular personal research assistant, NotebookLM . Since then, many people have focused on exploring how Chrome extensions can improve their workflow with NotebookLM, especially those built specifically for NotebookLM.

While most current Chrome extensions focus on helping you add sources to your notebook faster, some go beyond that. Besides finding more Chrome extensions for NotebookLM, you should also consider integrating this AI tool with some of your productivity tools, such as Perplexity, Slack, Notion, Excel, etc. So, are there any Chrome extensions that can make that integration even smoother? Fortunately, there are a few that are well worth trying.

Kortex

Pair NotebookLM with any AI tool instantly.

Kortex is a Chrome extension that has quickly become a favorite for pairing NotebookLM with other AI tools. Essentially, this extension simply adds a button to the user interface of AI tools you might use daily, such as ChatGPT , Gemini , Claude, and Perplexity. Immediately after installing the extension, you'll see the NotebookLM button in the upper right corner, seamlessly integrated into the interface. 

The purpose of this extension is extremely simple: It allows you to instantly add conversation threads to an existing or new NotebookLM notebook with just two clicks. Normally, you would need to press CTRL/CMD + A to copy the conversation you want to add, then go to NotebookLM, create a new notebook (or open an existing one), and paste it as the source. However, with this extension, you can do all of that right within the AI ​​tool without having to open NotebookLM.

Kortex has made integrating NotebookLM with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity much faster and more seamless.

NotebookLM Mind Map Extractor

Using mind maps in a way never before seen

One of the most beloved features in NotebookLM is mind mapping. While this feature has completely changed the way people learn, and many can't imagine using NotebookLM without it, it still has drawbacks. For example, in NotebookLM, you can only save created mind maps as PNG images, which isn't really helpful. You also have absolutely no control over the final mind map created, and you can't edit any nodes in the diagram or add/remove any nodes.

Fortunately, the NotebookLM Mind Map Extractor extension for Chrome has solved all these problems. As the name suggests, it allows you to export your mind map in various formats. Currently, the extension lets you export your created mind map as a FreeMind file (.mm), an OPML file (.opml), or an XML file (.xml).

When you're ready to export your mind map, all you need to do is click the extension icon and press Detect Mind Map . Once detected, select the file format you want to export and then click Export Mind Map . After the map is downloaded, you can import it into your chosen mind mapping software, such as Xmind.

NotebookLM YouTube Link (Source) Automator

Add playlists to your NotebookLM notebook instantly.

We've talked about integrating NotebookLM with YouTube many times before. A large percentage of people have stopped watching videos on YouTube and now use NotebookLM to watch them much faster. Recently, some people decided to replace YouTube's "Watch Later" playlists by creating a queue in NotebookLM, and it's been one of the best changes to their workflow.

But of course, manually adding each URL as a source can be very time-consuming. That's where the NotebookLM YouTube Link (Source) Automator extension for Chrome comes in handy. Whether you're replicating an exact workflow or just want to add a few YouTube videos to your notebook, this extension lets you add videos in bulk instantly.

For playlists, you can instantly add the 100 most recent videos. To use the extension, simply find the video you want to add, open the extension, and click Add Current Video . Next, open the NotebookLM notebook you want to add the video to and click the Add All to NotebookLM button . All your videos will be added automatically in seconds!