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NotebookLM to Mendeley: source lists as RIS or BibTeX
Short answer
Mendeley imports RIS and BibTeX. Build a bibliography from a notebook's sources with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, export RIS or BibTeX, and import the file into your Mendeley library.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Destination | Mendeley |
| Formats to export | RIS, BibTeX |
| Plan | Free + Pro |
| Direction | One-way, from NotebookLM to Mendeley. Each export is a snapshot. |
Steps
- Install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
- In NotebookLM, export the content in a format Mendeley accepts (see the table below).
- In Mendeley Reference Manager choose Add new, Import library and pick RIS or BibTeX.
- Select the file and review the imported references.
- Open the downloaded file and check it before you rely on it or share it.
What to export for Mendeley
| NotebookLM content | Format | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Source bibliography | RIS | How to export |
| Source bibliography | BibTeX | How to export |
Good to know
Complete missing authors and years in Mendeley; NotebookLM does not provide them.
The extension creates files on your computer. It does not sign in to Mendeley, and nothing is sent to Mendeley until you import the file yourself.
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
Does NotebookLM have a built-in Mendeley integration?
No. Gemini Notebook has no built-in connection to Mendeley. The working route is a file: export from NotebookLM in a format Mendeley reads (RIS, BibTeX), then import or open it there.
Is the file download free?
Copying up to 5 sources is free. Downloadable .ris and .bib files and larger lists need Pro.
Does my content pass through a server on its way to Mendeley?
No. Files are converted in your browser and saved to your downloads folder. You move them into the other app yourself.
Related guides
How to export NotebookLM sources to RIS. You get RIS records for the selected sources, the exchange format EndNote, Mendeley and Zotero import.
How to export NotebookLM sources to BibTeX. You get BibTeX entries for the selected sources, to copy on Free or download as a .bib file with Pro.
EndNote imports RIS. Build a bibliography from a notebook's sources with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, export RIS, and import it into EndNote with the Reference.
Paperpile imports BibTeX and RIS files. Export a notebook's source bibliography with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter and upload the file to Paperpile.
JabRef works directly with .bib files. Export a notebook's source bibliography as BibTeX with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter and open or import it in JabRef.
NotebookLM does not connect to Zotero, but NotebookLM Ultra Exporter builds a bibliography from the sources in a notebook and outputs BibTeX or RIS, which.
Yes. Export a NotebookLM mind map as FreeMind (.mm), OPML or Markdown with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, all free with no daily quota, then use File, Import in.
MindNode imports FreeMind, OPML and Markdown files. Export a NotebookLM mind map in one of those formats with NotebookLM Ultra Exporter, which is free, and.