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Prompt library: save and reuse prompts in NotebookLM
Short answer
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
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Toolbar in NotebookLM, the workspace Prompts page, and / in the chat box.
- 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.
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 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.
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