# NotebookLM MCP Server (Security Hardened) ### 🏆 The World's Most Advanced NotebookLM MCP Server **Zero-hallucination answers • Gemini Deep Research • 17 Security Layers • Enterprise Compliance** [![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp?color=blue)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp) [![CalVer](https://img.shields.io/badge/CalVer-2026.x.x-blue.svg)](https://calver.org/) [![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-5.x-blue.svg)](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) [![MCP](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-2026-green.svg)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) [![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Linux%20%7C%20macOS%20%7C%20Windows-lightgrey.svg)](#cross-platform-support) [![Security](https://img.shields.io/badge/Security-17%20Layers-red.svg)](./SECURITY.md) [![Post-Quantum](https://img.shields.io/badge/Encryption-Post--Quantum-purple.svg)](./SECURITY.md#post-quantum-encryption) [![Gemini](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gemini-Deep%20Research-4285F4.svg)](#-gemini-deep-research-v180) [![Documents](https://img.shields.io/badge/Documents-API%20Upload-34A853.svg)](#-document-api-v190) [![Notebooks](https://img.shields.io/badge/Notebooks-Create%20%26%20Manage-orange.svg)](#programmatic-notebook-creation-v170) [![Compliance](https://img.shields.io/badge/Compliance%20Ready-GDPR%20%7C%20SOC2%20%7C%20CSSF-blue.svg)](./docs/COMPLIANCE-SPEC.md) [![Tests](https://img.shields.io/badge/Tests-168%20Passing-brightgreen.svg)](./tests/) [**What's New 2026**](#-whats-new-in-2026) • [**Deep Research**](#-gemini-deep-research) • [**Document API**](#-document-api) • [**Create Notebooks**](#programmatic-notebook-creation) • [**Security**](#security-features) • [**Install**](#installation)

> **The only NotebookLM MCP with enterprise-grade security, post-quantum encryption, and full Gemini API integration.** > > Security-hardened fork of [PleasePrompto/notebooklm-mcp](https://github.com/PleasePrompto/notebooklm-mcp) • Maintained by [Pantheon Security](https://pantheonsecurity.io) ### ⚡ TL;DR — What You Get - 🔍 **Query your NotebookLM notebooks** — source-grounded, zero-hallucination answers - 📚 **Create & manage notebooks programmatically** — no manual clicking - 🎙️ **Generate audio overviews** — podcast-style summaries of your docs - 🎬 **Generate video overviews** — AI video summaries with 10 visual styles **NEW** - 📊 **Extract data tables** — structured JSON from notebook sources **NEW** - 🔬 **Gemini 3 + Deep Research** — latest models with thinking control (optional API) **NEW** - 📄 **Document API** — upload & query PDFs without browser (optional API) - 🔐 **17 security layers** — post-quantum encryption, audit logs, secrets scanning - ✅ **Compliance-ready architecture** — built to GDPR, SOC2, and CSSF standards (controls implemented; formal certification requires third-party audit) - 💡 **No API key required** — core features work with just browser auth --- ## 🚀 What's New in 2026 **Latest: v2026.2.10** — 17 security layers, handler architecture overhaul, secure-by-default auth | Version | Highlights | |---------|------------| | **v2026.2.10** | **The Hardening Release** — 3 new security layers (14→17): secure-by-default auth, exponential backoff lockout, credential isolation. Architecture overhaul: 3,611-line handler split into 9 domain modules, tool registry pattern. Gemini API retry with backoff. Multi-stage Docker build. Token CLI (`token show/rotate`). 168 tests. | | **v2026.2.9** | `performSetup` no longer wipes credentials before Chrome opens — prevents auth destruction on failed launch | | **v2026.2.8** | `cleanup_data` never deletes auth dirs (`browser_state/`, `chrome_profile/`) — auth survives all cleanup paths | | **v2026.2.7** | Block headless `setup_auth` calls; robust `auth-now.mjs` standalone script with Chrome profile lock handling | | **v2026.2.6** | New `add_folder` tool for bulk PDF/file uploads; improved tier detection for NotebookLM Plus | | **v2026.2.5** | Fix `show_browser` silently ignored in `setup_auth` — browser now reliably opens for auth | | **v2026.2.4** | Auth stability: 7-day state expiry, `touchStateFile` on validation, block headless `re_auth` | | **v2026.2.3** | Studio Panel tools restored: Video Overview, Data Table generation re-enabled | | **v2026.2.1** | Standard profile expanded: 14 → 33 tools — notebook creation, audio, source management now visible by default | | **v2026.2.0** | Gemini 3 models (2.5 retiring March 31), Video Overviews, Data Tables, thinking level, structured JSON, SDK 1.41 | | **v2026.1.12** | Security hardening: constant-time auth, command injection fix, memory leak fixes, MCP SDK 1.26.0 | | **v2026.1.11** | Notebook sync extraction for new Angular UI, `NOTEBOOKLM_NO_GEMINI` env var | | **v2026.1.10** | Tool description clarity for multi-LLM compatibility | | **v2026.1.9** | Documentation & UX improvements, npm audit fix | | **v2026.1.8** | Major dependency updates (zod 4.x, dotenv 17.x, post-quantum 0.5.4) | | **v2026.1.7** | MCP Protocol UX: tool icons, human-friendly titles, behavior annotations | | **v2026.1.4** | Defense-in-depth path validation, security hardening | | **v2026.1.1** | Deep health checks, chat history extraction, context management | ```bash # Quick install claude mcp add notebooklm -- npx @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest ``` ### Why Choose This MCP? | Capability | Other MCPs | This MCP | |------------|------------|----------| | Query NotebookLM | ✅ Basic | ✅ **+ session management, quotas** | | Create notebooks programmatically | ❌ | ✅ **UNIQUE** | | Gemini Deep Research | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | Document API (no browser) | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | Post-quantum encryption | ❌ | ✅ **Future-proof** | | Enterprise compliance | ❌ | ✅ **GDPR/SOC2/CSSF-ready** | | Video Overview generation | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | Data Table extraction | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | Chat history extraction | ❌ | ✅ | | Deep health verification | ❌ | ✅ |

📋 Full Feature List (48 Tools)

#### Core NotebookLM (No API Key Required) | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `ask_question` | Query notebooks with source-grounded answers | | `add_notebook` | Add a notebook to your library | | `list_notebooks` | List all notebooks in library | | `select_notebook` | Set active notebook | | `update_notebook` | Update notebook metadata | | `remove_notebook` | Remove from library | | `create_notebook` | Programmatically create new notebooks | | `batch_create_notebooks` | Create multiple notebooks at once | | `sync_library` | Sync library with NotebookLM | | `list_sources` | List sources in a notebook | | `add_source` | Add source to notebook | | `add_folder` | Bulk upload PDFs/files from a local folder to a notebook | | `remove_source` | Remove source from notebook | | `generate_audio_overview` | Create podcast-style audio | | `get_audio_status` | Check audio generation status | | `download_audio` | Download generated audio | | `generate_video_overview` | Create AI video overview (10 styles) | | `get_video_status` | Check video generation status | | `generate_data_table` | Generate structured data table | | `get_data_table` | Extract data table as JSON | | `list_sessions` | List active sessions | | `close_session` | Close a session | | `reset_session` | Reset session history | | `get_health` | Check server & auth status | | `setup_auth` | Initial authentication | | `re_auth` | Re-authenticate | | `cleanup_data` | Clean up local data | | `get_quota` | Check usage quotas | | `set_quota_tier` | Set quota tier | | `get_query_history` | View past queries | | `get_notebook_chat_history` | Extract browser chat history | | `get_project_info` | Get project context | | `export_library` | Export library backup | #### Gemini API (Optional - Requires GEMINI_API_KEY) | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `deep_research` | Comprehensive research agent | | `gemini_query` | Fast grounded queries | | `get_research_status` | Check research progress | | `upload_document` | Upload docs to Gemini | | `query_document` | Query uploaded documents | | `query_chunked_document` | Query large documents | | `list_documents` | List uploaded documents | | `delete_document` | Delete uploaded document | #### Webhooks & Integrations | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `configure_webhook` | Set up webhook notifications | | `list_webhooks` | List configured webhooks | | `test_webhook` | Test webhook delivery | | `remove_webhook` | Remove a webhook | #### Enterprise Compliance (16 additional tools) See [Compliance Documentation](./docs/COMPLIANCE-SPEC.md) for full list.

--- ## Gemini Deep Research (v1.8.0) **The most powerful research capability for AI agents — now in your MCP toolkit.** v1.8.0 introduces the **Gemini Interactions API** as a stable, API-based research backend alongside browser automation. This gives your agents access to Google's state-of-the-art Deep Research agent. ### Why This Matters | Challenge | Solution | |-----------|----------| | Browser UI changes break automation | **Gemini API is stable and versioned** | | Need comprehensive research but no research agent | **Deep Research agent does it for you** | | Want current information with citations | **Google Search grounding built-in** | | Need reliable, fast queries | **API-based = no UI dependencies** | ### New Tools #### `deep_research` — Comprehensive Research Agent ``` "Research the security implications of post-quantum cryptography adoption in financial services" ``` - Runs Google's **Deep Research agent** (same as Gemini Advanced) - Takes 1-5 minutes for comprehensive, web-grounded analysis - Returns structured answers with **citations and sources** - Perfect for complex topics requiring multi-source synthesis #### `gemini_query` — Fast Grounded Queries ``` "What are the latest CVEs for Log4j in 2025?" (with Google Search) "Calculate the compound interest on $10,000 at 5% over 10 years" (with code execution) "Summarize this security advisory: [URL]" (with URL context) ``` - **Google Search grounding** — Current information, not just training data - **Code execution** — Run calculations, data analysis - **URL context** — Analyze web pages on demand - Models: `gemini-3-flash-preview` (default), `gemini-3-pro-preview` (powerful), `gemini-2.5-flash` (legacy) #### `get_research_status` — Background Task Monitoring Run deep research in the background and check progress: ``` "Start researching [topic] in the background" ... continue other work ... "Check research status for interaction_abc123" ``` ### Hybrid Architecture ``` ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ NotebookLM MCP Server v2026.2.x │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ ┌────────────────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ BROWSER AUTOMATION │ │ GEMINI API │ │ │ │ ✅ NO API KEY NEEDED │ │ ⚡ OPTIONAL - needs API key │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────┤ ├──────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ QUERY │ │ RESEARCH │ │ │ │ • ask_question │ │ • deep_research │ │ │ │ • get_notebook_chat_history │ │ • gemini_query │ │ │ │ │ │ • get_research_status │ │ │ │ CREATE & MANAGE │ │ │ │ │ │ • create_notebook │ │ DOCUMENTS │ │ │ │ • batch_create_notebooks │ │ • upload_document │ │ │ │ • manage_sources │ │ • query_document │ │ │ │ • generate_audio │ │ • query_chunked_document │ │ │ │ • generate_video_overview │ │ • list/delete_document │ │ │ │ • generate_data_table │ │ │ │ │ │ • sync_notebook │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ HEALTH & SESSIONS v2026 │ │ │ │ │ │ • get_health (deep_check) │ │ Fast API • 48h retention │ │ │ │ • get_query_history │ │ Auto-chunking for large PDFs │ │ │ └────────────────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ 17 SECURITY LAYERS │ │ │ │ Post-Quantum • Audit Logs │ │ │ │ Cert Pinning • Memory Wipe │ │ │ │ GDPR • SOC2 • CSSF Ready* │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` > **💡 Gemini API is completely optional!** All core NotebookLM features (ask_question, notebooks, sessions, audio) work via browser automation with **no API key required**. The Gemini tools below are bonus features for users who want direct API access. ### Gemini Configuration (Optional) ```bash # Only required if you want Gemini API features (deep_research, gemini_query, upload_document) GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key # Get from https://aistudio.google.com/apikey # Optional settings GEMINI_DEFAULT_MODEL=gemini-3-flash-preview # Default model (was gemini-2.5-flash) GEMINI_DEEP_RESEARCH_ENABLED=true # Enable Deep Research GEMINI_TIMEOUT_MS=30000 # API timeout ``` ### When to Use Which | Task | Best Tool | Why | |------|-----------|-----| | Questions about YOUR documents | `ask_question` | Grounded on your uploaded sources | | Comprehensive topic research | `deep_research` | Multi-source synthesis with citations | | Current events / recent info | `gemini_query` + google_search | Live web data | | Code calculations | `gemini_query` + code_execution | Reliable computation | | Analyze a webpage | `gemini_query` + url_context | Direct page analysis | | **Quick PDF/document analysis** | `upload_document` + `query_document` | **Fast API, no browser** (NEW!) | --- ## 📄 Document API (v1.9.0) **Upload and query documents directly via Gemini API — no browser automation needed.** v1.9.0 introduces the **Gemini Files API** for fast, reliable document analysis. Upload PDFs, analyze them instantly, and delete when done. ### Why This Matters | Feature | Browser Mode | Document API | |---------|--------------|--------------| | Speed | Seconds | **Milliseconds** | | Reliability | UI-dependent | **API-stable** | | File Support | Via NotebookLM | **50MB PDFs, 1000 pages** | | Retention | Permanent | 48 hours | | Setup | Auth + cookies | **Just API key** | ### New Tools #### `upload_document` — Fast Document Upload Upload any document to Gemini for instant querying: ``` Upload /path/to/research-paper.pdf ``` - **Supported**: PDF (50MB, 1000 pages), TXT, MD, HTML, CSV, JSON, DOCX, images, audio, video - **48-hour retention** — files auto-expire, or delete manually - Returns a file ID for querying #### `query_document` — Ask Questions About Documents ``` "What are the main findings in this research paper?" "Summarize section 3 of the document" "Extract all statistics mentioned in the PDF" ``` - Full document understanding (text, tables, charts, diagrams) - Multi-document queries (compare multiple files) - Fast API response (no browser wait) #### `list_documents` — See All Uploaded Files ``` List all my uploaded documents ``` Shows file names, sizes, MIME types, and expiration times. #### `delete_document` — Clean Up Sensitive Files ``` Delete file xyz123 ``` Immediately remove files (don't wait for 48h expiration). ### Workflow Example ``` 1. upload_document("/research/paper.pdf") → Returns: files/abc123 2. query_document("files/abc123", "What methodology was used?") → Returns: "The paper uses a mixed-methods approach combining..." 3. query_document("files/abc123", "List all cited authors") → Returns: "Smith et al. (2024), Johnson (2023)..." 4. delete_document("files/abc123") → File removed ``` ### Auto-Chunking for Large PDFs (v1.10.0) **No file size limits** — PDFs of any size are automatically handled. When you upload a PDF that exceeds Gemini's limits (50MB or 1000 pages), the system automatically: 1. **Detects** the oversized PDF 2. **Splits** it into optimal chunks (500 pages each) 3. **Uploads** all chunks in parallel 4. **Returns** chunk metadata for querying ``` upload_document("/research/massive-2000-page-report.pdf") → Returns: { "wasChunked": true, "totalPages": 2000, "chunks": [ { "fileName": "files/abc1", "pageStart": 1, "pageEnd": 500 }, { "fileName": "files/abc2", "pageStart": 501, "pageEnd": 1000 }, { "fileName": "files/abc3", "pageStart": 1001, "pageEnd": 1500 }, { "fileName": "files/abc4", "pageStart": 1501, "pageEnd": 2000 } ], "allFileNames": ["files/abc1", "files/abc2", "files/abc3", "files/abc4"] } ``` #### `query_chunked_document` — Query All Chunks at Once For chunked documents, use this tool to query all parts and get an aggregated answer: ``` query_chunked_document( file_names: ["files/abc1", "files/abc2", "files/abc3", "files/abc4"], query: "What are the key recommendations in this report?" ) → Queries each chunk, then synthesizes a unified answer ``` ### When to Use Document API vs NotebookLM | Scenario | Use | |----------|-----| | Quick one-off document analysis | **Document API** — fast, no setup | | Building a permanent knowledge base | **NotebookLM** — permanent storage | | Analyzing sensitive documents | **Document API** — 48h auto-delete | | Multi-source research over time | **NotebookLM** — organized notebooks | | CI/CD pipeline document processing | **Document API** — API-native | | **Large PDFs (1000+ pages)** | **Document API** — auto-chunking | --- ## Programmatic Notebook Creation (v1.7.0+) **Create NotebookLM notebooks entirely from code — no manual clicks required.** Most MCP servers can only *read* from NotebookLM. This one can **create notebooks, add sources, and generate audio** — all programmatically. ### `create_notebook` — Build Notebooks Instantly Create a complete notebook with multiple sources in one command: ```json { "name": "Security Research 2025", "sources": [ { "type": "url", "value": "https://owasp.org/Top10" }, { "type": "file", "value": "/path/to/security-report.pdf" }, { "type": "text", "value": "Custom analysis notes...", "title": "My Notes" } ], "description": "OWASP security best practices", "topics": ["security", "owasp", "vulnerabilities"] } ``` **Supported source types:** - **URL** — Web pages, documentation, articles - **File** — PDF, DOCX, TXT, and more - **Text** — Raw text, code snippets, notes ### `batch_create_notebooks` — Scale Up Create **up to 10 notebooks** in a single operation: ```json { "notebooks": [ { "name": "React Docs", "sources": [{ "type": "url", "value": "https://react.dev/reference" }] }, { "name": "Node.js API", "sources": [{ "type": "url", "value": "https://nodejs.org/api/" }] }, { "name": "TypeScript Handbook", "sources": [{ "type": "url", "value": "https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/" }] } ] } ``` Perfect for: - Setting up project documentation libraries - Onboarding new team members with curated knowledge bases - Creating topic-specific research notebooks in bulk ### `manage_sources` — Dynamic Source Management Add or remove sources from existing notebooks: ```json { "notebook_id": "abc123", "action": "add", "sources": [{ "type": "url", "value": "https://new-documentation.com" }] } ``` ### `generate_audio` — Audio Overview Creation Generate NotebookLM's famous "Audio Overview" podcasts programmatically: ``` "Generate an audio overview for my Security Research notebook" ``` ### `sync_notebook` — Keep Sources Updated Sync notebook sources from a local directory: ```json { "notebook_id": "abc123", "directory": "/path/to/docs", "patterns": ["*.md", "*.pdf"] } ``` ### Why This Matters | Traditional Workflow | With This MCP | |---------------------|---------------| | Manually create notebook in browser | `create_notebook` → done | | Click "Add source" for each document | Batch add in single command | | Navigate UI to generate audio | `generate_audio` → podcast ready | | Update sources by hand | `sync_notebook` from local files | **Your agent can now build entire knowledge bases autonomously.** --- ## 🎬 Video Overviews & Data Tables (v2026.2.0) **Generate AI-powered visual summaries and extract structured data from any notebook — all programmatically.** NotebookLM's Studio panel now offers Video Overviews and Data Tables alongside Audio Overviews. This release brings full automation for both. ### `generate_video_overview` — AI Video Summaries Generate visual video overviews of your notebook content with **10 visual styles**: | Style | Description | |-------|-------------| | `auto-select` | Let NotebookLM choose the best style (default) | | `classic` | Clean presentation style | | `whiteboard` | Hand-drawn whiteboard aesthetic | | `kawaii` | Cute illustrated style | | `anime` | Anime-inspired visuals | | `watercolour` | Watercolour painting style | | `retro-print` | Retro print aesthetic | | `heritage` | Traditional heritage style | | `paper-craft` | Paper-craft visual style | | `custom` | Custom visual style | **Two formats:** - **Explainer** — Full explanation (5-15 min) - **Brief** — Quick summary (1-3 min) ``` "Generate a kawaii-style brief video overview for my Security Research notebook" ``` ### `get_video_status` — Check Generation Progress Video generation takes 3-10 minutes. Check progress: ``` "Check video status for my Security Research notebook" → { "status": "generating", "progress": 0 } → { "status": "ready" } ``` ### `generate_data_table` — Structured Data Extraction Generate a structured table from your notebook sources. NotebookLM extracts key information into rows and columns: ``` "Generate a data table for my research notebook" ``` ### `get_data_table` — Extract Table as JSON Extract the generated table as structured JSON for processing: ``` "Get the data table from my research notebook" → { "headers": ["Title", "Year", "Key Finding", "Methodology", ...], "rows": [["Paper A", "2025", "Finding X", "Survey", ...], ...], "totalRows": 27, "totalColumns": 7 } ``` ### When to Use Which Studio Feature | Task | Best Tool | Why | |------|-----------|-----| | Podcast-style audio summary | `generate_audio_overview` | Shareable audio content | | Visual presentation of research | `generate_video_overview` | Engaging video summary | | Structured data for analysis | `generate_data_table` + `get_data_table` | Machine-readable JSON | | Quick status check | `get_audio_status` / `get_video_status` | Non-blocking progress | --- ## 📊 Query History & Chat Extraction (v2026.1.0) **Track your research and recover conversations from NotebookLM notebooks.** ### `get_query_history` — Review Past Research (v1.10.8) All queries made through the MCP are automatically logged for review: ``` "Show me my recent NotebookLM queries" "Find queries about security from last week" "What did I ask the fine-tuning notebook?" ``` - **Automatic logging** — every Q&A pair saved with metadata - **Search** — find specific topics across all queries - **Filter** — by notebook, session, or date - **Quota tracking** — see query counts and timing ### `get_notebook_chat_history` — Extract Browser Conversations (v2026.1.0) Extract conversation history directly from a NotebookLM notebook's chat UI with **context management** to avoid overwhelming your AI context window: **Quick audit (preview mode):** ```json { "notebook_id": "my-research", "preview_only": true } ``` Returns message counts without content — test the water before extracting. **Export to file (avoids context overflow):** ```json { "notebook_id": "my-research", "output_file": "/tmp/chat-history.json" } ``` Dumps full history to disk instead of returning to context. **Paginate through history:** ```json { "notebook_id": "my-research", "limit": 20, "offset": 0 } { "notebook_id": "my-research", "limit": 20, "offset": 20 } ``` Page through large histories without loading everything at once. **Returns:** ```json { "notebook_url": "https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/xxx", "notebook_name": "My Research", "total_messages": 150, "returned_messages": 40, "user_messages": 75, "assistant_messages": 75, "offset": 0, "has_more": true, "messages": [...] } ``` **Use cases:** - **Recover conversations** made directly in the NotebookLM browser (not tracked by MCP) - **Audit research** — see what queries were made in a notebook - **Resume context** — pick up where a previous session left off - **Quota reconciliation** — understand why quota seems off --- ## Why This Fork? The original NotebookLM MCP is excellent for productivity — but MCP servers handle sensitive data: - **Browser sessions** with Google authentication - **Cookies and tokens** stored on disk - **Query history** that may contain proprietary information This fork adds **17 security hardening layers** to protect that data. --- ## Security Features | Layer | Feature | Protection | |-------|---------|------------| | 🔐 | **Post-Quantum Encryption** | ML-KEM-768 + ChaCha20-Poly1305 hybrid | | 🔍 | **Secrets Scanning** | Detects 30+ credential patterns (AWS, GitHub, Slack...) | | 📌 | **Certificate Pinning** | Blocks MITM attacks on Google connections | | 🧹 | **Memory Scrubbing** | Zeros sensitive data after use | | 📝 | **Audit Logging** | Tamper-evident logs with hash chains | | ⏱️ | **Session Timeout** | 8h hard limit + 30m inactivity auto-logout | | 🎫 | **MCP Authentication** | Token-based auth with brute-force lockout | | 🛡️ | **Response Validation** | Detects prompt injection attempts | | ✅ | **Input Validation** | URL whitelisting, sanitization | | 🚦 | **Rate Limiting** | Per-session request throttling | | 🙈 | **Log Sanitization** | Credentials masked in all output | | 🐍 | **MEDUSA Integration** | Automated security scanning | | 🖥️ | **Cross-Platform** | Native support for Linux, macOS, Windows | | 🔒 | **Secure-by-Default Auth** | Auth ON without configuration, explicit opt-out required | | 📈 | **Exponential Backoff** | Lockout escalation: 5min → 15min → 45min → 4hr cap | | 🗝️ | **Credential Isolation** | SecureCredential TTL + env var scrubbing from process.env | ### Post-Quantum Ready Traditional encryption (RSA, ECDH) will be broken by quantum computers. This fork uses **hybrid encryption**: ``` ML-KEM-768 (Kyber) + ChaCha20-Poly1305 ``` - **ML-KEM-768**: NIST-standardized post-quantum key encapsulation - **ChaCha20-Poly1305**: Modern stream cipher (immune to timing attacks) Even if one algorithm is broken, the other remains secure. ### Cross-Platform Support Full native support for all major operating systems: | Platform | File Permissions | Data Directory | |----------|-----------------|----------------| | **Linux** | Unix chmod (0o600/0o700) | `~/.local/share/notebooklm-mcp/` | | **macOS** | Unix chmod (0o600/0o700) | `~/Library/Application Support/notebooklm-mcp/` | | **Windows** | ACLs via icacls (current user only) | `%LOCALAPPDATA%\notebooklm-mcp\` | All sensitive files (encryption keys, auth tokens, audit logs) are automatically protected with owner-only permissions on every platform. ### Enterprise Compliance-Ready Architecture (v1.6.0+) Built to the standards required for regulated industries. All controls are implemented — formal certification (SOC2 Type II report, GDPR registration, CSSF submission) requires a third-party audit engagement. | Regulation | Controls Implemented | |------------|----------| | **GDPR** | Consent management, DSAR handling, right to erasure, data portability | | **SOC2 Type II** | Hash-chained audit logs, incident response, availability monitoring | | **CSSF** | 7-year retention, SIEM integration, policy documentation | #### Compliance Tools (16 MCP tools) ``` compliance_dashboard - Real-time compliance status compliance_report - Generate audit reports (JSON/CSV/HTML) compliance_evidence - Collect evidence packages grant_consent - Record user consent submit_dsar - Handle data subject requests request_erasure - Right to be forgotten export_user_data - Data portability export create_incident - Security incident management ...and 8 more ``` See [COMPLIANCE-SPEC.md](./docs/COMPLIANCE-SPEC.md) for full documentation. --- ## Installation ### What Works Out of the Box (No API Key) All core NotebookLM features work immediately with just browser authentication: | Feature | Tool | Description | |---------|------|-------------| | 🔍 Query notebooks | `ask_question` | Get source-grounded answers from your documents | | 📚 Manage library | `add_notebook`, `list_notebooks`, etc. | Organize your notebook collection | | 🎙️ Audio overviews | `generate_audio_overview` | Create podcast-style summaries | | 🎬 Video overviews | `generate_video_overview` | AI video summaries with 10 visual styles **NEW** | | 📊 Data tables | `generate_data_table`, `get_data_table` | Structured data extraction as JSON **NEW** | | 📝 Create notebooks | `create_notebook` | Programmatically create new notebooks | | 🔄 Session management | `list_sessions`, `reset_session` | Manage conversation context | | 📊 Chat history | `get_notebook_chat_history` | Extract past conversations | | ❤️ Health checks | `get_health` | Verify authentication status | **Optional:** Add `GEMINI_API_KEY` for bonus features like `deep_research`, `gemini_query`, and `upload_document`. --- ### Claude Code ```bash claude mcp add notebooklm -- npx @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest ``` ### With Authentication + Gemini (Recommended) ```bash claude mcp add notebooklm \ --env NLMCP_AUTH_ENABLED=true \ --env NLMCP_AUTH_TOKEN=$(openssl rand -base64 32) \ --env GEMINI_API_KEY=your-gemini-api-key \ -- npx @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest ``` ### Codex ```bash codex mcp add notebooklm -- npx @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest ```

Cursor

Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "env": { "NLMCP_AUTH_ENABLED": "true", "NLMCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-secure-token", "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } ```

Google Antigravity

Add to `~/.gemini/antigravity/mcp_config.json` (macOS/Linux) or `%USERPROFILE%\.gemini\antigravity\mcp_config.json` (Windows): ```json { "mcpServers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"] } } } ``` With optional env vars: ```json { "mcpServers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "env": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } ``` > **Note:** Antigravity does NOT support `${workspaceFolder}` variables. Use absolute paths.

OpenCode

Add to `~/.config/opencode/opencode.json` (global) or `opencode.json` in project root: ```json { "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json", "mcp": { "notebooklm": { "type": "local", "command": ["npx", "-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "enabled": true, "environment": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } ``` > **Note:** OpenCode uses `"mcp"` (not `"mcpServers"`) and `"command"` is an array.

Windsurf

Add to `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "env": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } ```

VS Code + Copilot

Add to your VS Code `settings.json`: ```json { "mcp": { "servers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "env": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } } ```

Other MCP Clients

Most MCP clients use this standard format: ```json { "mcpServers": { "notebooklm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp@latest"], "env": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key" } } } } ``` **Common config locations:** | Client | Config File | |--------|-------------| | Claude Desktop | `~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json` | | Cursor | `~/.cursor/mcp.json` | | Antigravity | `~/.gemini/antigravity/mcp_config.json` | | OpenCode | `~/.config/opencode/opencode.json` | | Windsurf | `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` |

--- ## Quick Start ### 1. Install (see above) ### 2. Authenticate ``` "Log me in to NotebookLM" ``` *Chrome opens → sign in with Google* ### 3. Add your notebook Go to [notebooklm.google.com](https://notebooklm.google.com) → Create notebook → Upload docs → Share link ### 4. Use it ``` "Research [topic] using this NotebookLM: [link]" ``` ### 5. Try Deep Research (NEW!) ``` "Use deep research to investigate [complex topic]" ``` --- ## Complete Tool Reference ### Research Tools | Tool | Description | Backend | |------|-------------|---------| | `ask_question` | Query your NotebookLM notebooks | Browser | | `deep_research` | Comprehensive research with citations | Gemini API | | `gemini_query` | Fast queries with grounding tools | Gemini API | | `get_research_status` | Check background research progress | Gemini API | ### Notebook Management | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `add_notebook` | Add notebook to library | | `list_notebooks` | List all notebooks | | `get_notebook` | Get notebook details | | `update_notebook` | Update notebook metadata | | `remove_notebook` | Remove from library | | `select_notebook` | Set active notebook | | `search_notebooks` | Search by query | ### Source Management (v1.7.0+) | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `manage_sources` | Add/remove/list sources | | `generate_audio` | Create Audio Overview | | `sync_notebook` | Sync sources from local files | ### Studio Features (v2026.2.0) | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `generate_video_overview` | Create AI video overview (10 visual styles, 2 formats) | | `get_video_status` | Check video generation progress | | `generate_data_table` | Generate structured data table from sources | | `get_data_table` | Extract data table as JSON (headers + rows) | ### Session & System | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | `list_sessions` | View active sessions | | `close_session` | Close a session | | `reset_session` | Reset session chat | | `get_health` | Server health check (**with deep_check for UI verification**) | | `get_query_history` | Review past queries with search/filter | | `get_notebook_chat_history` | Extract browser conversations (pagination, file export) | | `setup_auth` | Initial authentication | | `re_auth` | Re-authenticate | | `cleanup_data` | Deep cleanup utility | | `get_library_stats` | Library statistics | | `get_quota` | Check usage limits and remaining quota | ### Compliance (v1.6.0+) 16 compliance tools for GDPR, SOC2, and CSSF requirements. --- ## What Gets Protected | Data | Protection | |------|------------| | Browser cookies | Post-quantum encrypted at rest | | Session tokens | Auto-expire + memory scrubbing | | Query history | Audit logged with tamper detection | | Google connection | Certificate pinned (MITM blocked) | | Log output | Credentials auto-redacted | | API responses | Scanned for leaked secrets | | Gemini API key | Secure memory handling | --- ## Configuration All security features are **enabled by default**. Override via environment variables: ```bash # Authentication NLMCP_AUTH_ENABLED=true NLMCP_AUTH_TOKEN=your-secret-token # Gemini API (v1.8.0+) GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key GEMINI_DEFAULT_MODEL=gemini-3-flash-preview # Default (was gemini-2.5-flash) GEMINI_DEEP_RESEARCH_ENABLED=true GEMINI_TIMEOUT_MS=30000 NOTEBOOKLM_NO_GEMINI=false # Set to true to disable all Gemini tools # Tool Profiles NOTEBOOKLM_PROFILE=standard # minimal (5 tools) | standard (33 tools) | full (all 47) NOTEBOOKLM_DISABLED_TOOLS= # Comma-separated list of tools to hide # Encryption NLMCP_USE_POST_QUANTUM=true NLMCP_ENCRYPTION_KEY=base64-32-bytes # Optional custom key # Session Limits NLMCP_SESSION_MAX_LIFETIME=28800 # 8 hours NLMCP_SESSION_INACTIVITY=1800 # 30 minutes # Secrets Scanning NLMCP_SECRETS_SCANNING=true NLMCP_SECRETS_BLOCK=false # Block on detection NLMCP_SECRETS_REDACT=true # Auto-redact # Certificate Pinning NLMCP_CERT_PINNING=true # Audit Logging NLMCP_AUDIT_ENABLED=true # Multi-Session Support (v2026.1.2+) NOTEBOOK_PROFILE_STRATEGY=isolated # isolated|single|auto NOTEBOOK_CLONE_PROFILE=true # Clone auth from base profile ``` ### Multi-Session Mode Run multiple Claude Code sessions simultaneously with isolated browser profiles: ```bash # Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc export NOTEBOOK_PROFILE_STRATEGY=isolated export NOTEBOOK_CLONE_PROFILE=true ``` | Variable | Values | Description | |----------|--------|-------------| | `NOTEBOOK_PROFILE_STRATEGY` | `single`, `auto`, `isolated` | `isolated` = separate profile per session | | `NOTEBOOK_CLONE_PROFILE` | `true`, `false` | Clone authenticated base profile into isolated instances | **How it works:** - Each session gets its own Chrome profile (no lock conflicts) - Isolated profiles clone from the authenticated base profile - Auth coordination ensures cloning waits for any in-progress authentication See [SECURITY.md](./SECURITY.md) for complete configuration reference. --- ## Security Scanning Run MEDUSA security scanner: ```bash npm run security-scan ``` Or integrate in CI/CD: ```yaml - name: Security Scan run: npx @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp && npm run security-scan ``` --- ## Comparison ### vs Other NotebookLM MCPs | Feature | Others | @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp | |---------|--------|-------------------------| | Zero-hallucination Q&A | ✅ | ✅ | | Library management | ✅ | ✅ | | **Create Notebooks Programmatically** | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | **Batch Create (10 notebooks)** | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | **Gemini Deep Research** | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | **Document API (no browser)** | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | **Auto-chunking (1000+ page PDFs)** | ❌ | ✅ **EXCLUSIVE** | | **Chat History Extraction** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | **Deep Health Verification** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | **Query History & Search** | ❌ | ✅ | | **Quota Management** | ❌ | ✅ | | Source Management (add/remove) | ❌ | ✅ | | Audio Overview Generation | ❌ | ✅ | | **Video Overview Generation (10 styles)** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | **Data Table Extraction (JSON)** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | **Gemini 3 + Thinking Control** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | **Structured JSON Output** | ❌ | ✅ **NEW** | | Sync from Local Directories | ❌ | ✅ | ### Security & Compliance (Unique to This Fork) | Feature | Others | @pan-sec/notebooklm-mcp | |---------|--------|-------------------------| | Cross-platform (Linux/macOS/Windows) | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Full | | **Post-quantum encryption** | ❌ | ✅ ML-KEM-768 + ChaCha20 | | **Secrets scanning** | ❌ | ✅ 30+ patterns | | **Certificate pinning** | ❌ | ✅ Google MITM protection | | **Memory scrubbing** | ❌ | ✅ Zero-on-free | | **Audit logging** | ❌ | ✅ Hash-chained | | **MCP authentication** | ❌ | ✅ Token + lockout | | **Prompt injection detection** | ❌ | ✅ Response validation | | **GDPR Compliance** | ❌ | ✅ Controls implemented* | | **SOC2 Type II** | ❌ | ✅ Controls implemented* | | **CSSF (Luxembourg)** | ❌ | ✅ Controls implemented* | > \* Compliance-ready: all required controls are implemented. Formal certification (SOC2 Type II report, GDPR registration, CSSF submission) requires a third-party audit engagement. > **Bottom line**: If you need more than basic queries, or care about security, there's only one choice. --- ## Version History | Version | Highlights | |---------|------------| | **v2026.2.9** | 🔐 `performSetup` no longer destroys credentials before Chrome opens — last root cause of auth loop fixed | | **v2026.2.8** | 🛡️ `cleanup_data` excludes `browser_state/` and `chrome_profile/` from all deletion paths — auth survives cleanup | | **v2026.2.7** | 🚫 Block headless `setup_auth`; `auth-now.mjs` standalone script handles Chrome profile locks and silent save failures | | **v2026.2.6** | 📁 New `add_folder` tool — bulk upload PDFs/files to a notebook with progress, dry_run, and auto-split support | | **v2026.2.5** | 🔧 Fix: `show_browser` now correctly passed to `performSetup` — browser reliably opens for auth | | **v2026.2.4** | 🔑 Auth stability: 7-day state expiry (was 24h), `touchStateFile` resets clock on each validation, headless `re_auth` blocked | | **v2026.2.3** | 🎬 Studio Panel tools restored — Video Overview generation and Data Table tools re-enabled after UI update | | **v2026.2.1** | 🔧 Standard profile expanded: 14 → 33 tools — all key features now visible by default | | **v2026.2.0** | 🚀 Gemini 3 models (2.5 retiring March 31), Video Overviews (10 styles), Data Table extraction (JSON), thinking level control, structured JSON output, SDK 1.41 | | **v2026.1.12** | 🔒 Security hardening — timing attack fix, command injection fix, 6 memory leak fixes, MCP SDK 1.26.0 | | **v2026.1.11** | 🔄 Notebook sync extraction for Angular UI, `NOTEBOOKLM_NO_GEMINI` env var | | **v2026.1.10** | 📝 Tool descriptions clarified for multi-LLM compatibility (OpenCode fix) | | **v2026.1.9** | 📄 Documentation & UX improvements, npm audit fix | | **v2026.1.8** | 📦 Major dependency updates (zod 4.x, dotenv 17.x, post-quantum 0.5.4) | | **v2026.1.7** | 🎨 MCP Protocol UX — tool icons, titles, behavior annotations | | **v2026.1.4** | 🛡️ Defense-in-depth path validation, security hardening | | **v2026.1.2** | 🔗 Multi-session auth coordination — lock system for concurrent sessions | | **v2026.1.1** | 🔍 Deep health check — verifies NotebookLM chat UI actually loads | | **v2026.1.0** | 📊 Chat history extraction with context management, CalVer versioning | | **v1.10.8** | Query history logging, quota tracking | | **v1.10.0** | Auto-chunking for large PDFs (1000+ pages) | | **v1.9.0** | Document API: upload, query, delete via Gemini Files API | | **v1.8.0** | Gemini Deep Research, Query with Grounding, Background Tasks | | **v1.7.0** | Programmatic notebook creation, batch operations, audio generation | | **v1.6.0** | Enterprise compliance: GDPR, SOC2 Type II, CSSF | | **v1.5.0** | Cross-platform support (Windows ACLs, macOS, Linux) | | **v1.4.0** | Post-quantum encryption, secrets scanning | --- ## Reporting Vulnerabilities Found a security issue? **Do not open a public GitHub issue.** Email: support@pantheonsecurity.io --- ## Credits - **Original MCP Server**: [Gérôme Dexheimer](https://github.com/PleasePrompto) — [notebooklm-mcp](https://github.com/PleasePrompto/notebooklm-mcp) - **Security Hardening**: [Pantheon Security](https://pantheonsecurity.io) - **Post-Quantum Crypto**: [@noble/post-quantum](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@noble/post-quantum) - **Gemini API**: [Google AI](https://ai.google.dev/) ## License MIT — Same as original. ---

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