// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

NOTEBOOKLM TOOLS

29 tools from the Notebooklm MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 29 NOTEBOOKLM TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read mind_map_list List all Mind Maps in a notebook Read notebook_list List all notebooks with their sources and metadata Read notebook_query Ask AI about EXISTING sources in a notebook. NOT for finding new sources. Read research_poll Poll for research status and results Read studio_poll Check status of studio artifacts (Audio, Video, Report, etc.)

WRITE 15 tools

Write data_table_create Generate a data table from notebook sources Write source_sync Sync a Google Drive source to get the latest content Write chat_configure Configure notebook chat settings (goal, response length) Write flashcards_create Generate flashcards from notebook sources Write infographic_create Generate an infographic from notebook sources Write mind_map_save Save a generated Mind Map to a notebook Write notebook_add_drive Add a Google Drive document as a source Write notebook_add_local_file Add a local PDF or text/markdown file as a source Write notebook_add_text Add pasted text as a source to a notebook Write notebook_add_url Add a URL (website or YouTube) as a source to a notebook Write notebook_create Create a new notebook Write notebook_rename Rename a notebook Write report_create Generate a written report from notebook sources Write research_import Import discovered research sources into a notebook Write slide_deck_create Generate a slide deck from notebook sources

DESTRUCTIVE 4 tools

Destructive mind_map_delete Delete a Mind Map from a notebook Destructive notebook_delete Delete a notebook permanently. IRREVERSIBLE. Destructive source_delete Delete a source permanently. IRREVERSIBLE. Destructive studio_delete Delete a studio artifact

EXECUTE 4 tools

Execute research_start Start web or Drive research to find NEW sources. Workflow: research_start → research_poll → research_import Execute audio_overview_create Generate an Audio Overview (podcast) for the notebook Execute mind_map_generate Generate a Mind Map JSON from notebook sources Execute video_overview_create Generate a Video Overview for the notebook

OTHER 1 tools

Other refresh_auth Reload authentication cookies from disk. Run

// FAQ

How many tools does the Notebooklm MCP server have? +

The Notebooklm MCP server exposes 29 tools across 5 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Notebooklm tools? +

Route the Notebooklm server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Notebooklm tools fall into? +

Notebooklm tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (15), Destructive (4), Execute (4), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Notebooklm tool call.

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