# Schedule recurring imports into NotebookLM

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/scheduled-import-recipes-to-notebooklm  
Section: Import  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free + Pro

To keep a notebook fed with new material, save an import configuration as a recipe in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter. Free saves 1 recipe and runs it manually. Pro saves more, checks for new content on a schedule, and routes sources to notebooks by domain.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Where | Import center, Save as recipe |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Allowance | Free: 20 successful source imports per local day, up to 5 per batch. Pro removes both limits. |
| Data flow | The material you select is sent to Google NotebookLM. Capture reads the source site from your browser. |

## 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. Set a source and target in a new import, such as a feed, playlist or website.
3. Choose **Save as recipe**.
4. With Pro, set a schedule and optional routing rules; review results in the import tasks view.

## Limits to know

- Scheduled checks run while Chrome is open and the account is signed in. They do not run in the cloud.
- A recipe stores source addresses, filters and settings, not login information or local files.
- Google's own limits still apply: sources per notebook, file size and accepted file types are decided by NotebookLM, and Pro does not raise them.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it free to schedule recurring imports into NotebookLM?

The basic use is free within 20 successful imports per local day and 5 items per batch. Schedules, larger batches and the one-click shortcuts described on this page need Pro.

### What happens if my computer is off at the scheduled time?

The check is delayed until Chrome is running again. Review new items and failures in the tasks view.

### Does importing count toward the NotebookLM source limit?

Yes. Every imported item becomes a source in the notebook and counts toward its source limit, which depends on your Google plan. To free up slots, see [merge sources into one](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/merge-sources-to-notebooklm).

## Related guides

- [Bulk import a list of URLs into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/bulk-urls-to-notebooklm)
- [Import an RSS feed into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/rss-feed-to-notebooklm)
- [Import sources into NotebookLM from a CSV list](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/csv-list-to-notebooklm)
- [Add long pasted text to NotebookLM as sources](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/pasted-text-to-notebooklm)
- [Bulk upload files and folders to NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/local-files-and-folders-to-notebooklm)
- [Import an Obsidian vault into NotebookLM](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/import/obsidian-vault-to-notebooklm)