Manage NotebookLM notebooks, add sources, and query information through browser automation.
This MCP tool is an open-source MIT-licensed project with no declared API keys or fixed remote endpoints, and the provided materials do not show clear high-risk red flags. However, it uses browser automation to interact with Google NotebookLM and has code execution capability, so it still involves local execution and potential data submission that warrants normal caution.
The materials explicitly state that no keys or environment variables are required, and there is no indication of API keys or other long-lived credentials being requested. Still, if it operates through browser automation against an already signed-in Google session, it may indirectly rely on local browser login state, though the materials do not show active credential collection or export.
Although no fixed remote host is declared, the description says it interacts with Google NotebookLM via browser automation, which implies that user prompts, notebook content, or added sources may be sent to Google/NotebookLM-related services. This is normal network use for the stated function, and the materials do not show evidence of exfiltration to unrelated or unknown third-party endpoints.
The system checks explicitly mark it as having code execution capability; combined with its MCP server role and browser automation purpose, it likely launches local processes and controls a browser. This is inherent to the tool category, and the provided materials do not show requests for excessive system privileges beyond the stated function or clear signs of malicious execution.
Its stated functions include managing NotebookLM notebooks, adding sources, and querying information, so it may access NotebookLM content visible within the browser session and potentially read local materials selected for upload. The materials do not define exact file scope or sandbox boundaries, so it is prudent to assume access at least to relevant browser-session content, though no clearly excessive authorization is described.
Positive factors include being open source, MIT-licensed, and having auditable source code, which materially lowers risk. Points of caution are that it comes from a third-party registry, has 0 stars, unknown maintenance status, and no README in the provided materials, limiting review context; supply-chain trust is therefore moderate, and source/dependency review is advisable before deployment.
Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners
No copy-paste install info for "notebooklm-mcp" yet — see the docs or source repo.
Connect to NotebookLM, create a notebook named "Industry Research," add the 5 web links I provide as sources, and summarize the key points from each source.
A created notebook with imported sources and a brief summary of each source.
Open my "Product Competitive Analysis" notebook and answer: what are the commonalities and differences in competitors' pricing strategies based on the existing sources? Return a bullet list.
A structured answer and bullet-point summary generated from the NotebookLM sources.
Add this article and this PDF as sources to the "AI Tools Research" notebook, then resummarize the top 3 trends worth watching.
An updated notebook with the new sources added and a refreshed trend summary based on them.
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