# Prompt library: save and reuse prompts in NotebookLM

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

NotebookLM does not save prompts. Ultra Exporter adds a prompt library: save reusable instructions and insert them into the chat box by typing /. A bundled catalog of source-grounded prompts is available offline to browse and copy. Free saves 10 plain prompts.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Toolbar in NotebookLM, the workspace Prompts page, and / in the chat box |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | 10 saved plain prompts, plus the bundled catalog. |
| Pro | More prompts, variable templates, folders, import, backup and sharing. |

## 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: Toolbar in NotebookLM, the workspace Prompts page, and / in the chat box.
3. Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.

## What it does

- Inserts the prompt text into the composer; you decide when to send.
- Keeps the author and original source with every bundled prompt.
- Filters prompts by folder, tag or keyword.

## Limits to know

- If no compatible chat box is found, the prompt is copied to the clipboard instead.
- Prompt folder management, import and backup require Pro.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need Pro for the prompt library?

Not for the basics. Free: 10 saved plain prompts, plus the bundled catalog. Pro: More prompts, variable templates, folders, import, backup and sharing.

### Are the bundled prompts free?

Yes. Bundled prompts can be browsed and copied offline. Saving your own is free up to 10 plain prompts.

## Related guides

- [Prompt templates with variables](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/prompt-variables)
- [Notebook templates: reuse a notebook setup](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/notebook-templates)
- [Source templates: tag and file sources consistently](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/source-templates)
- [Note templates: reusable note outlines](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/note-templates)
- [Studio batch generation and packs](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/studio-batch-generation)
- [Automation rules for NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/automation-rules)