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Note templates: reusable note outlines
Short answer
A note template is a reusable note title and Markdown outline for NotebookLM. It can be filled with placeholder variables, or drafted by NotebookLM from the sources of the target notebook, with unsupported sections marked as needing verification.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Templates in the workspace; Apply templates in the NotebookLM toolbar |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | A limited number of templates. |
| Pro | Unlimited note templates and batch generation across notebooks. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Templates in the workspace; Apply templates in the NotebookLM toolbar.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Creates a structured note in the chosen notebook.
- Optionally asks NotebookLM to fill each section from the sources.
- Works inside workflows and automation rules.
Limits to know
- AI drafting needs at least one ready source in the notebook.
- Drafting uses your NotebookLM chat quota.
- Review drafted notes; sections without support are flagged, not removed.
Free or Pro?
The basics are free; the advanced options listed on this page need Ultra Exporter Pro. Pro covers the extension only; it does not include a Google subscription or raise NotebookLM's own limits. Current prices are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Pro for note templates?
Not for the basics. Free: A limited number of templates. Pro: Unlimited note templates and batch generation across notebooks.
Which starter templates are included?
Built-in presets cover common outlines such as a research brief. You can edit them or write your own in Markdown.
Related guides
A workflow chains NotebookLM steps in order: ask a question and save the answer, create a note, apply a template, generate Studio items and generate audio.
A notebook template saves the setup of a NotebookLM notebook, including its tags, collection, reference sources, starter note and Studio preset, so a new.
NotebookLM does not save prompts. Ultra Exporter adds a prompt library: save reusable instructions and insert them into the chat box by typing /.
A variable template is a saved NotebookLM prompt with named blanks, such as topic or audience, that you fill in each time you use it.
A source template applies the same tags and folder assignment to many NotebookLM sources at once, so every project uses one taxonomy.
Studio batch generation asks NotebookLM to create several Studio items in one go: for example a briefing plus flashcards, one item per topic from a list, or.
An automation rule runs an action in NotebookLM when something happens: a notebook gets a tag, joins a collection, has a title containing a keyword, or.
Private podcasts turn NotebookLM Audio Overviews into a feed you subscribe to in a podcast app.