Install NotebookLM Skill for One-Prompt Research Automation
Connect Claude Code to NotebookLM using a free 'NotebookLM skill' (markdown file from skool.com/robonuggets-free, search 'n45') based on the notebooklm-py package by Tang Li. This gives Claude native control: it installs the package automatically, prompts for Google login via browser/terminal, and verifies access by listing your notebooks.
Prompt Claude once: 'Research topic using NotebookLM—load sources from YouTube/web, generate slides.' Claude creates a new notebook, auto-loads 5+ sources (e.g., videos/articles on Anthropic's Claude Mythos), and produces assets without manual intervention: slide decks covering key claims like 'step change vs Opus,' cybersecurity angles, mind maps, flashcards, 3-minute video overviews, and podcast-style MP3s. Outcomes: grounded research in minutes from mobile/desktop; no button-clicking or source-hunting.
Capabilities unlocked: create/list/rename/delete notebooks; upload files; chat with sources in Claude; generate audio/video overviews, quizzes, infographics—all from Claude prompts. Test setup: 'List my latest 3 notebooks' confirms integration.
Customize Branded Slides via Skill Edits
Embed design rules in the skill's markdown for repeatable outputs. Default: orange-black 'blackboard' style with slab fonts. Prompt Claude: 'Turn this script markdown into slides using NotebookLM in corporate navy blue, dark mode.' Claude reconstructs prompts like '7-slide deck: title 'Topic', use navy/blue palette, slab fonts'—pushes to NotebookLM, yielding consistent branded decks.
Refine dynamically: Upload brand book images; Claude analyzes and amends skill.md with new sections (e.g., 'corporate-navy' alongside 'blackboard'). Use clarifying Q&A: 'Add this as default style—ask questions to confirm.' Result: Skill evolves to match your palette/fonts, ensuring slides align with brand without rework. Trade-off: Local setup requires device on; remote needs GitHub workspace.
Schedule Autonomous Daily Research
Turn Claude into a sleeping research assistant via Claude Code's schedule tab or prompts. Add cron task: 'Daily cybersecurity trends at 12pm Sydney time—use NotebookLM skill, blackboard slides.' Claude appends to cron registry JSON with timestamps, confirms via Telegram agent (e.g., 'Aether' workspace).
Runs generate fresh notebooks/slides/podcasts daily if machine on (local) or via Anthropic Cloud (remote, GitHub required). Use cases: Morning commute podcasts on industry updates; overnight topic deep-dives. Flexibility: Claude auto-adapts scheduling to your IDE/terminal setup (e.g., IntelliJ extension with 6 long-running sessions). Impact: Hands-free knowledge intake scales research 10x without your input.