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Source tools: search, filter, bulk download and delete
Short answer
NotebookLM Ultra Exporter adds a tools row to the NotebookLM Sources panel: search and filter sources, save and restore source selections as views, download or delete selected sources in bulk, merge sources and generate a bibliography. Free saves 2 views per notebook and 5 overall.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Sources panel inside a notebook |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | Search, filter, bulk actions with 5 items per batch, and 2 saved views per notebook (5 overall). |
| Pro | More saved views and no batch limit. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Sources panel inside a notebook.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Finds a source by name in a long list.
- Saves which sources are ticked so you can switch context quickly.
- Downloads the extracted text of selected sources, or deletes them together.
Limits to know
- Search covers the current filter.
- Deleting sources cannot be undone; download or archive first.
- Existing views stay available if Pro ends.
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 source tools?
Not for the basics. Free: Search, filter, bulk actions with 5 items per batch, and 2 saved views per notebook (5 overall). Pro: More saved views and no batch limit.
Why save source selections?
NotebookLM answers only from ticked sources. A saved view restores a set, such as "only primary sources", without re-ticking each one.
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