FEATURES · PROMPTS AND TEMPLATES
Prompt templates with variables
Short answer
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. Filling and copying a template is free; saving your own variable templates requires Ultra Exporter Pro.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Prompts page in the workspace |
| Plan | Pro |
| Free | Fill and copy existing templates. |
| Pro | Save, organise, back up and share variable templates. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Prompts page in the workspace.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Prompts you for each variable before inserting the text.
- Saves the placeholders, not the values you typed.
- Keeps templates in folders with tags.
Limits to know
- Variable names must start with a letter and use only letters, numbers and underscores.
- Existing content stays readable and editable if Pro ends.
Free or Pro?
Requires Ultra Exporter Pro (annual or one-time). 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 prompt variables?
Yes. Save, organise, back up and share variable templates. Free: Fill and copy existing templates.
Why use variables instead of editing the text each time?
They make the changeable parts explicit, so a prompt is reused consistently and nothing from the last run is left behind.
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