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NotebookLM Folders extension – create folders in NotebookLM

NotebookLM Folders extension – create folders in NotebookLM

by AlesBeg·Mar 2, 2026·4 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●●SolidSolve My ProblemCozy

NotebookLM folder organization when Google could ship this natively in days.

Strengths
  • •Directly addresses a real friction point—NotebookLM lacks native folder hierarchy, forcing messy flat dashboards
  • •Local, private implementation means no account risk or data tracking outside the browser
  • •Multi-select bulk actions and color-coding show thoughtful UX refinement beyond basic folder UI
Weaknesses
  • •Entirely dependent on NotebookLM's API stability and design—any major UI overhaul breaks the extension
  • •Narrow audience limited to active NotebookLM users; no moat if Google ships folders natively
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

NotebookLM users (students, researchers, content creators)

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Post Description

Hi HN! I built a small Chrome extension called NotebookLM Folders. It helps organize notebooklm: create folders in NotebookLM, group related notebooks, color-code, pin favorites, and drag&drop folders

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