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KHU Notebook Research Assistant MCP Server

An MCP server that interfaces with Google NotebookLM for academic research.

drtagkim/khunotebooklmmcp ↗by drtagkimupdated
Manual setup required. The maintainer's config contains paths only you know - edit the placeholders below before adding it to Claude Code.
1

Prepare the server locally

Run this once before adding it to Claude Code.

npm install
npm run build
2

Register it in Claude Code

claude mcp add notebooklm-research -- node /path/to/khunotebooklmmcp/index.js

Replace any placeholder paths in the command with the real path on your machine.

3

Make your agent remember this setup

notebooklm-research's config, env vars, and the gotchas you hit — recalled in every future Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex session. 

npx conare@latest

Free · one command · indexes the sessions already on disk. Set up in the browser instead →

What it does

  • Autonomous multi-step web research
  • Generation of study artifacts including audio overviews, reports, and slides
  • Systematic management of notebook sources and organization
  • Integration with Google NotebookLM for grounded reasoning

Tools 4

research_notebook_listLists all active research notebooks.
research_deep_searchConducts deep web research on a specific topic.
generate_study_materialGenerates artifacts like Slides, Reports, or Audio.
add_source_contentInjects new research materials (URLs, Text) into the notebook.

Environment Variables

NOTEBOOKLM_AUTH_PATHPath to the JSON file containing session cookies

Try it

→List all my active research notebooks.
→Conduct a deep web search on the impact of climate change on agriculture and summarize the findings.
→Add this URL to my 'Climate Research' notebook: https://example.com/article
→Generate a presentation slide deck based on the research in my 'AI Ethics' notebook.
Original README from drtagkim/khunotebooklmmcp

KHU Notebook Research Assistant (MCP)

Version: 0.0.1 (2026-01-31)
Author: Taekyung Kim, PhD. Professor, Kyung Hee University

Overview

The KHU Notebook Research Assistant is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interface with Google NotebookLM. It empowers AI agents to conduct autonomous academic research, manage knowledge bases, and generate study artifacts efficiently.

This project is tailored for research and educational purposes, enabling seamless integration between LLMs and NotebookLM's grounded reasoning capabilities.

Key Capabilities

  • Autonomous Deep Research: Performs multi-step web research and automatically summarizes and imports findings into your notebook.
  • Study Artifact Generation: Instantly creates derived materials from your sources:
    • Audio Overviews (Podcasts)
    • Research Reports
    • Infographics
    • Presentation Slides
    • Data Tables (Google Sheets)
    • Flashcards & Quizzes
    • Mind Maps
  • Knowledge Management: Systematic control over notebook creation, source addition (URLs, Text, PDFs), and organization.

Installation

npm install
npm run build

Configuration

This server requires a valid Google session to interact with NotebookLM. Session credentials (cookies) should be stored in ~/.notebooklm-mcp/auth.json or passed via environment variables.

Tools Available

Tool Description
research_notebook_list Lists all active research notebooks.
research_deep_search Conducts deep web research on a specific topic.
generate_study_material Generates artifacts like Slides, Reports, or Audio.
add_source_content Injects new research materials (URLs, Text) into the notebook.

License

Private / Academic Use Only. Copyright (c) 2026 Taekyung Kim, PhD. All Rights Reserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of KHU Notebook Research Assistant?

Autonomous multi-step web research. Generation of study artifacts including audio overviews, reports, and slides. Systematic management of notebook sources and organization. Integration with Google NotebookLM for grounded reasoning.

What can I use KHU Notebook Research Assistant for?

Automating literature reviews for academic research projects. Creating study materials like flashcards and quizzes from research papers. Converting complex research findings into audio podcasts for easier consumption. Organizing large volumes of web-based research into structured notebooks.

How do I install KHU Notebook Research Assistant?

Install KHU Notebook Research Assistant by running: npm install && npm run build

What MCP clients work with KHU Notebook Research Assistant?

KHU Notebook Research Assistant works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Conare · memory for coding agents

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep KHU Notebook Research Assistant docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

Set up free$npx conare@latest

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