# Import recipes and scheduled checks

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/import-recipes  
Section: Features  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

An import recipe saves a source and its target notebook, such as an RSS feed, a playlist or a website, so you can run the same import again. With Pro, a recipe can check for new content on a schedule while Chrome is open, skipping what was already imported.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center: set a source and target in New import, then Save as recipe |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | 1 saved recipe, run manually. |
| Pro | Unlimited recipes and scheduled checks. |

## Steps

1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
2. Find it here: Import center: set a source and target in New import, then Save as recipe.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Stores source addresses, filters and organization settings.
- Re-runs with one click and imports only new items.
- For AI chats, re-imports updated conversations and removes the old source.

## Limits to know

- Schedules run only while Chrome is open and the account is signed in.
- Recipes do not store login information or local files.
- New items and failures are listed in import tasks for review.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for import recipes?

Not for the basics. Free: 1 saved recipe, run manually. Pro: Unlimited recipes and scheduled checks.

### Is this a cloud service that watches my feeds?

No. Checks run in your own browser. Nothing is fetched while the browser is closed.

## Related guides

- [Schedule recurring imports into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/scheduled-import-recipes-to-notebooklm)
- [Import an RSS feed into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/rss-feed-to-notebooklm)
- [Background tasks: track imports and generation](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/background-tasks)
- [Quick capture: save the current page to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/quick-capture)
- [Right-click menu: add pages, links and selections](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/right-click-menu)
- [Side panel: your NotebookLM library beside every tab](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/side-panel)