A powerful integration that allows AI agents to query Google NotebookLM for source-grounded, citation-backed answers directly within the terminal.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install nblm
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install nblm using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is NotebookLM Integration (nblm)?
The nblm skill is a sophisticated browser automation layer designed to bridge the gap between your local coding environment and Google NotebookLM. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, developers can now interact with their source-grounded notebooks without leaving the CLI, ensuring all AI-generated responses are backed by specific citations and documents. This drastically reduces hallucinations and provides a reliable way to query large documentation sets, research papers, or project-specific knowledge bases.
This skill provides a comprehensive CLI suite for managing notebooks, sources, and even generating multimedia artifacts like podcasts or slide decks from your data. It handles the complexities of Google authentication, multi-account switching, and environment management automatically through a specialized wrapper, making it an essential tool for high-accuracy AI research and developer workflows.
NotebookLM Integration (nblm) Use Cases
- Querying complex technical documentation for specific implementation details with grounded evidence.
- Researching academic papers or large PDF sets with citation-backed accuracy.
- Synchronizing local project documentation folders to a grounded AI environment automatically.
- Generating AI-powered podcasts, briefings, or slide decks from research materials for quick consumption.
- Managing multiple Google accounts to bypass query rate limits during intense research sessions.
How NotebookLM Integration (nblm) Works
- The user initiates a command via the run.py wrapper which ensures the local Python and Node.js environment is correctly configured.
- The skill checks authentication status; if credentials are missing or expired, it launches a visible browser window for secure manual Google login.
- Local notebook metadata and remote Google NotebookLM libraries are synchronized to enable smart discovery and indexing.
- When a query is made, a browser instance executes the request within NotebookLM to retrieve document-only responses.
- The skill implements a critical follow-up logic, checking for information gaps and re-querying until the user's request is fully satisfied with source-backed evidence.
NotebookLM Integration (nblm) Setup
To begin using this capability within your Openclaw Skills collection, the setup process is automated to handle dependencies.
# Check your current authentication and library status
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py status
# Perform the one-time Google authentication (opens a browser window)
python scripts/run.py auth_manager.py setup --service google
# Add your first notebook to the local library using a URL or ID
python scripts/run.py notebook_manager.py add --url "https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/your-id"
NotebookLM Integration (nblm) Data Schema & Taxonomy
All persistent data is stored locally to maintain privacy and state across sessions. The skill organizes its metadata and authentication tokens in a structured hierarchy.
| Data Component | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Notebook Library | data/library.json |
Stores notebook IDs, descriptions, and associated topics. |
| Google Auth | data/auth/google/ |
Manages multi-account credentials and active account indexes. |
| Artifact Tracking | data/agent_browser/ |
Manages session IDs and watchdog PIDs for the automation daemon. |
| Local Sync State | data/library.json |
Tracks file hashes for folder synchronization to avoid redundant uploads. |
NotebookLM Integration (nblm) Advanced Features
- Multi-Account Management: Seamlessly switch between different Google identities to scale research capacity.
- Intelligent Folder Sync: Scans local directories for PDFs, Markdown, and TXT files, uploading only modified or new content.
- Artifact Generation: Automated workflows to generate MP3 podcasts, PDF presentations, and infographics directly from notebook sources.
- Z-Library Integration: Direct ingestion of books from Z-Library into your grounded notebooks.
- Smart Metadata Discovery: Automatically fetches notebook titles and generates suggested topics and descriptions via AI analysis.
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