Plugins / Reading & PDFs

Zotero NotebookLM

by iuliaturc · github.com/iuliaturc/zotero-notebooklm

Sync your reading lists between Zotero and NotebookLM

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
4
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
2
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.0, released 2 Feb 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the philtrem account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address is broken (nothing is there), so Zotero can't update it
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify7 addresses in 3 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
NotebookLM (Google)notebooklm.google.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Apps you connect (3)
accounts.google.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.oauth2.googleapis.comwww.googleapis.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1named in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.localhost
Where we found it
oauth2.googleapis.comchrome/content/notebooklm-bundle.js · line 1156
AuthService.TOKEN_ENDPOINT = "https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token";
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwords, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Runs its own server for programs on this computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7 · not 9, 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✗ doesn't workZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 2 Feb 20262 contributors
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface: English
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (Google NotebookLM and Google Cloud). What needs it: A Google account for NotebookLM (Free/Pro via Chrome bridge) or Google Cloud project ID, client ID and client secret (Enterprise).
  • Zotero 7Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 7 addresses in 3 groups.

AI services (2)
NotebookLM (Google)notebooklm.google.comnamed in its code
Apps you connect (3)
accounts.google.comnamed in its codeoauth2.googleapis.comwww.googleapis.comnamed in its code
On your computer (2)
127.0.0.1named in its codelocalhost
Evidence · file and line
oauth2.googleapis.comchrome/content/notebooklm-bundle.js · line 1156
AuthService.TOKEN_ENDPOINT = "https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token";

Forks and alternatives

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Install Zotero NotebookLM
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.04 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures