teng-lin/notebooklm-py
notebooklm-py
Unofficial Python API and agentic skill for Google NotebookLM. Full programmatic access to NotebookLM's features—including capabilities the web UI doesn't expose—via Python, CLI, and AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw.
Usage guide
notebooklm-py is an open-source project around agentic-skill, api, claude with 16,952 GitHub stars. This guide focuses on when to use it, how to install it, how to run the first example, and what to verify before adopting it.
Key features
- Implemented mainly in Python, useful for judging integration effort in a similar stack.
- GitHub detected the MIT repository license, which generally permits commercial use. This signal only covers the repository license; review its obligations and any model weights, datasets, dependencies, or external services before commercial adoption.
- The project has a homepage, so cross-check docs, examples, and release information beyond GitHub.
Best for
- Evaluating notebooklm-py for Python AI workflows.
- Comparing a GitHub project with 16,952 stars and current repository activity.
Pros
- notebooklm-py has visible GitHub traction with 16,952 stars. Topics: agentic-skill, api, claude.
- The project provides an external homepage for deeper evaluation.
Cons
- Production fit still depends on documentation depth, issue activity, and release cadence.
- License review should confirm the MIT terms fit your use case.
Production readiness
notebooklm-py should be validated with its README, release history, open issues, and integration requirements before production use.
License risk
MIT is reported by GitHub; review the repository license before redistribution or commercial use.
notebooklm-py architecture preview
notebooklm-py's main path starts at the entry surface, runs through Coding agent runtime, combines OpenAI / Claude, Files / repository context, GitHub / APIs / webhooks / Browser automation, and returns Code changes / developer feedback.
Entry
CLI / terminal entry
notebooklm-py is primarily entered through a developer command or terminal workflow.
uv tool install "notebooklm-py[browser]"
Runtime
Coding agent runtime
The runtime reads developer intent, inspects repository context, plans edits, and returns code-oriented actions.
coding workflow
Model
OpenAI / Claude
Model calls are likely routed through OpenAI, Claude based on README and topic signals.
OpenAI, Claude
Context
Files / repository context
Context comes from Files / repository context, which constrains what the model or runtime can use.
Files / repository context
Tools
GitHub / APIs / webhooks / Browser automation
Tool adapters let the runtime act outside the model through GitHub / APIs / webhooks / Browser automation.
GitHub, APIs / webhooks, Browser automation
Output
Code changes / developer feedback
The final result is code edits, explanations, repository actions, or developer-facing feedback.
coding output
Install tutorial
Before you install
- Python runtime and an isolated virtual environment
- A clean working directory for the first test run
Check the runtime environment
notebooklm-py depends on a Python-style environment. Use venv, conda, or a container to keep dependencies isolated.
Get the project files
Start from the official repository or package so the first run matches the documented behavior.
$ git clone https://github.com/teng-lin/notebooklm-py.gitInstall or build dependencies
Run the next setup command detected from the project documentation.
$ uv tool install "notebooklm-py[browser]"Adoption guidance and sources
Practical use cases
Agent workflow prototype
Use it to validate task decomposition, tool calling, memory, tool permissions, and result review loops.
Unofficial Python API and agentic skill for Google NotebookLM. Full pr
This is one of the documented reasons to evaluate notebooklm-py before choosing a stack.
Focus area: agentic-skill
This is one of the documented reasons to evaluate notebooklm-py before choosing a stack.
AI Agents project comparison
Compare notebooklm-py with similar projects before committing to a stack.
Before adopting
- Complete one clean-environment verification using the official notebooklm-py setup path.
- Review repository license, model weights, external services, and dependency terms for your use case.
- Check recent commits, release cadence, issue response, and documentation depth.
- Evaluate output quality, latency, resource usage, and recovery behavior with a small dataset.
Configuration notes
- Review README configuration notes before using production data.
Sources checked
These links are used to verify repository, documentation, or tutorial details. Review the source pages before adopting the project.
Troubleshooting
- If installation fails, first confirm the command is being run from the README-specified directory.
- If dependencies conflict, retry in a fresh virtual environment, container, or working directory.
- If output looks wrong, return to the smallest documented notebooklm-py example before adding complex data.
- For keys, model files, or external services, verify environment variables, local paths, and permissions one by one.
- Before production use, review recent updates, open issues, license terms, and safety boundaries.
What is notebooklm-py?
notebooklm-py is an open-source ai agents project. Unofficial Python API and agentic skill for Google NotebookLM. Full programmatic access to NotebookLM's features—including capabilities the web UI doesn't expose—via Python, CLI, and AI agents like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw.
How do I install notebooklm-py?
Start with the official README. The first detected setup step is: git clone https://github.com/teng-lin/notebooklm-py.git.
Is notebooklm-py beginner-friendly?
If you already know the Python ecosystem, start with the smallest example. Otherwise test it in an isolated environment first.
Can notebooklm-py be used commercially?
GitHub detected the MIT repository license, which generally permits commercial use. This signal only covers the repository license; review its obligations and any model weights, datasets, dependencies, or external services before commercial adoption.
Does notebooklm-py need a GPU?
GPU requirements depend on the workload, model, and dataset size. Start with the smallest README example before scaling up.
How should I decide whether to adopt notebooklm-py?
Evaluate setup cost, maintenance activity, issue health, license terms, and fit with your real workflow.