Last updated: March 5, 2026
Video Automator for NotebookLM is a Chrome extension that automates the creation and downloading of Audio Overviews from NotebookLM (notebooklm.google.com).
This extension respects your privacy. Our core principle is that your data stays on your device.
We DO NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any of your personal data, browser history, or activities.
The extension uses chrome.storage.local to store the following data on your device only:
- YouTube links you paste for processing
- Your prompt text
- Processing state (current progress, queue position)
- Download tracking (which projects have been downloaded)
- User preferences (mode, speed settings)
- ❌ No personal information
- ❌ No browsing history
- ❌ No cookies or tracking
- ❌ No analytics or telemetry
- ❌ No data sent to any server
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
activeTab |
Interact with the current NotebookLM tab |
scripting |
Automate clicks and form filling on NotebookLM |
storage |
Save your settings and progress locally |
downloads |
Download generated audio files to your computer |
sidePanel |
Display the extension UI in Chrome's side panel |
https://notebooklm.google.com/*— Required to automate NotebookLM interface. The extension only runs on this specific domain.
We do not share any data with third parties. All data remains on your local device.
This extension interacts only with NotebookLM (notebooklm.google.com), a Google product. No other third-party services are used.
All locally stored data can be cleared at any time by:
- Uninstalling the extension
- Clearing extension storage through Chrome settings
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.