FEATURES · WORKSPACE AND ORGANIZATION
Workspace: manage every notebook in one place
Short answer
The workspace is a full-page dashboard for NotebookLM. It lists every notebook, source, Studio output and Audio Overview across your account, with search, collections and tags, and it hosts imports, templates, prompts, automation and podcasts. Browsing and organising are free.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where | Opened from the extension icon or the toolbar inside NotebookLM |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Free | Notebook list, search, collections, tags and pins. |
| Pro | Bulk tag management, multiple accounts and the Pro tools hosted there. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- Find it here: Opened from the extension icon or the toolbar inside NotebookLM.
- Use it on one item first and check the result before running it on many.
What it does
- Searches notebooks by title and filters by collection or tag.
- Lists Studio outputs and audio across notebooks.
- Opens any notebook in a new tab.
Limits to know
- It reads your notebooks through the Google account signed in to the browser.
- Collections and tags are extension data; they do not appear in NotebookLM itself.
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 workspace?
Not for the basics. Free: Notebook list, search, collections, tags and pins. Pro: Bulk tag management, multiple accounts and the Pro tools hosted there.
Does the workspace change my notebooks?
Not unless you run an action such as import, delete or generate. Browsing and tagging do not modify notebook content.
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