Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
A research notebook that answers from the sources you provide and can create source-grounded summaries.
Where it fits
A research notebook that answers from the sources you provide and can create source-grounded summaries.
Price and access
Check the current plan before paying
A free option is available for trying real tasks. Paid plans or usage can add higher limits or extra features.
Plans for this tool change often. The official page above is the current source for pricing and limits.
What it helps with and what to check
Good tasks to start with
- Studying a bounded set of source documents
- Research notes with source references
- Turning several documents into an overview
Keep an eye on
- Source-grounded answers can still contain mistakes; open the cited source
- Copyright, confidentiality and sharing permissions remain your responsibility
- Supported sources, limits and account requirements can change
- Do not treat an audio or visual summary as a substitute for the source
How to start
Tick each step as you work. These checks stay on this page only; they do not verify results in the external tool.
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Choose a bounded source set
Open the document-summary Task below and select a few non-sensitive documents you are allowed to use. Record the document names and dates. Remove personal data and do not upload material whose sharing rights are unclear.
Create a notebook from the official entry
Open Gemini Notebook from the official site and confirm the account and workspace shown. Add only the chosen sources using the source types available in your account. Check the support page when an import option is missing.
Ask one source-bound question
Ask for a concise answer that cites the source sections and marks unknowns. Keep the question narrow enough to compare with the originals. A generated overview is a draft for checking, not a new authoritative document.
Open every important citation
Follow the citations for names, numbers, dates, exceptions and conclusions. Compare the quoted passage with the answer and mark omissions or changed certainty. Ask a focused correction when the citation does not support the claim.
Share only the reviewed result
Review the notebook and exported or shared result as a recipient. Check source visibility, permissions and any generated audio or visual summary before sharing. Keep the original documents as the authority and record the human reviewer.
Platforms
Privacy and human checks
Before you upload
- Remove customer names, passwords, identifying details and company secrets.
- Read the provider’s current retention, training and workspace settings.
Before you use the result
- Verify facts, sources, calculations and code against the original material.
- Have a person review important content or actions before publishing, sending or running them.
Related tasks and guides
Prepare inputs or review results in these AhaDo workflows. Copy permitted material yourself when using an external tool.
Alternatives
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View comparison optionOfficial source and research status
Listed · Editorial exercise reviewed 7 September 2026. The official entry redirected to notebook.google and returned an application shell. Supported source types, citations, sharing and export were not replayed in an account. Use the source-checking worksheet as practice and verify current product controls before uploading documents.
Listed means a published directory entry. Guide published means it also includes dedicated start steps and sourced prices. Neither status means real-user results have been verified.
- Official product source
- Open source ↗
- Last researched
- 2026-09-06
- Real-user evidence
- Not collected yet
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