Target tool: NotebookLM Studio — focus_prompt, custom_prompt, or description fields.
Pair with studio-prompting-guide.md for mode selection and decision trees.
Usage: Replace <notebook-id> and [placeholders]. All generation requires confirm=True (MCP) or --confirm (CLI).
Which section to use: - Fast track (default): Use Minimal prompts — 1–3 sentences - Guided / high-stakes / cinematic: Use Guided templates — full prompts below
Difficulty note: Quiz CLI uses --difficulty 1-5 (3=medium). MCP uses difficulty="easy"|"medium"|"hard".
Use these for typical requests. Always include the grounding anchor.
Deep-dive podcast for a general audience. Focus on [main themes from notebook].
Conversational tone, ~10 minutes. Use only uploaded sources.
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="audio", audio_format="deep_dive",
audio_length="default", focus_prompt="...", confirm=True)
For a regional Spanish accent, set the locale explicitly:
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="audio", audio_format="deep_dive",
language="es-419", focus_prompt="...", confirm=True)
NotebookLM has been observed producing Spain Spanish for es/es-ES and
Latin-American Spanish for es-US/es-419. Prompt wording does not reliably
change the accent.
Explainer for [audience]. Cover [2-3 key topics from sources]. Clear and concise.
Use only uploaded sources.
60-second overview of [core concept from sources]. Quickly grasp the key idea.
Use only uploaded sources.
Presentation for [audience/meeting type]. Structure: [problem → findings → recommendation].
Use only uploaded sources.
Infographic highlighting [3 key points from sources]. Clean layout.
Use only uploaded sources.
nlm report create <id> --format "Briefing Doc" --confirm
nlm report create <id> --format "Study Guide" --confirm
nlm report create <id> --format "Blog Post" --confirm
Multiple-choice quiz on [TOPIC]. Mix definition and scenario questions.
Emphasize [topics from sources]. Use only uploaded sources.
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="quiz", difficulty="medium",
focus_prompt="...", confirm=True)
Flashcards on [TOPIC]. Mix definitions and application scenarios.
Use only uploaded sources.
Extract [entity type] from sources. Columns: [Col1], [Col2], [Col3].
One row per [entity]. N/A if not in sources.
| User says | Inferred call | Minimal focus source |
|---|---|---|
| "Make a podcast" | audio, deep_dive, default | notebook title → notebook_describe |
| "Quick audio summary" | audio, brief, short | main themes |
| "Slides for my meeting" | slide_deck, presenter_slides, short | meeting purpose |
| "Shareable slide doc" | slide_deck, detailed_deck, default | notebook themes |
| "LinkedIn infographic" | infographic, square, concise, bento_grid | top 3 takeaways |
| "Explainer video" | video, explainer, auto_select | key topics |
| "Study guide" | report, Study Guide preset | (none needed) |
| "Quiz me" | quiz, medium | notebook themes |
| "Flashcards" | flashcards, medium | key terms |
| "Compare competitors" | data_table | explicit columns in description |
Use for high-stakes deliverables, vague requests, or when user asks to see the prompt. Cinematic is always guided.
Audience: Undergraduate revising for midterm on [TOPIC].
Focus on three commonly confused ideas: [A], [B], [C]. Skip Chapter 1 background.
Structure: intro → one section per idea with example → 2-min exam recap.
Tone: friendly tutors. Use only uploaded sources. ~12 minutes.
Single-narrator recap for a team lead before a stakeholder meeting.
Summarize decisions, risks, and open questions only. Skip implementation details.
Under 5 minutes. Use only uploaded sources.
Two expert reviewers of my draft. Identify weakest argument, unsupported claims,
and source disagreements with my thesis. End with top 3 revisions before submission.
Tone: constructive. Use only uploaded sources.
Debate [POSITION A] vs [POSITION B] using only uploaded sources.
Each host cites passages. Include common ground and where sources are insufficient.
~18-20 minutes.
Explain core concepts as if teaching a smart 12-year-old.
Use analogies for every complex term. Focus on why this matters, not just definitions.
Use only uploaded sources.
Explain for non-technical executives in under 3 minutes.
Focus: business impact, top 3 risks, measurable upside. Skip jargon.
Use only uploaded sources.
nlm video create <id> --format brief --style whiteboard --focus "..." --confirm
Style prompt: Clean editorial layout, black typography, yellow accents, minimal animation.
Focus: Connect sources: Problem → Evidence → Implications → Actions. Audience knows [DOMAIN X]. Use only uploaded sources.
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="video", video_format="explainer",
visual_style="custom", video_style_prompt="Clean editorial...",
focus_prompt="Connect sources: Problem → ...", confirm=True)
I know nothing about this topic. Focus Chapter [N] only.
Help me read diagrams and key definitions. One example per concept.
Use only uploaded sources.
I'm the PM who wrote this PRD. Presenting to engineering at sprint planning.
Deliver as a 1980s game show "Ship It Live."
Beats: problem reveal → feature graphics → KPI scoreboard → rollout finale.
Tone: enthusiastic. ~2 minutes.
Visual style: neon set, chunky typography, studio spotlights, orchestral stings.
Use only uploaded sources.
nlm video create <id> --format cinematic --focus "..." --confirm
2-minute teaser for general professionals. Top 3 surprising findings and why each matters.
Prestige documentary tone. Dark background, slow push-ins on stats, calm narration.
Use only uploaded sources.
Board-ready deck for C-suite. Structure: situation → 3 findings → financial impact → actions → risks.
Professional tone. Navy background, white text, blue KPI accents. Use only uploaded sources. Skip implementation.
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="slide_deck", slide_format="detailed_deck",
slide_length="default", focus_prompt="...", confirm=True)
20-minute prospect meeting. One idea per slide. Headlines under 8 words.
Structure: pain → solution → proof → pricing → CTA. Icon-led, high contrast.
Use only uploaded sources.
Teaching deck for visual learners. Hook with surprising stat → 3 core concepts (diagram each) → case → summary.
White background, infographic-style charts. Source-grounded metaphors. Use only uploaded sources.
studio_revise(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_id="<deck-id>", confirm=True,
slide_instructions=[
{"slide": 4, "instruction": "Update revenue chart from Table 2; add source footnote."},
{"slide": 7, "instruction": "Max 3 bullets; enlarge headline."}
])
nlm slides revise <artifact-id> --slide '4 Update chart from Table 2' --confirm
Act as data designer for C-level execs. Z-pattern: headline metric → 3 KPI blocks → trend → conclusion.
Numbers from sources only. 35% white space. Terms: ARR, churn, NRR exactly as written.
nlm infographic create <id> --orientation landscape --detail standard --style professional --focus "..." --confirm
Side-by-side comparison, two columns. Icons per feature row.
Highlight pricing and top 3 differentiators from sources only.
Poster-style: large headline, max 5 points. One core message. Square for LinkedIn.
Use only uploaded sources.
Educational poster: title + 5 rules with icons. Friendly, non-intimidating. One rule per block.
Use only uploaded sources.
Numbered step diagram with short labels. Horizontal timeline. Hand-drawn educational feel.
Use only uploaded sources.
Draft literature review on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE], ~1500 words.
Structure: Intro → 3-5 thematic sections (by idea, not author) → Gaps → Conclusion.
Every claim cited (Author Year). Flag contradictions. Use only uploaded sources.
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="report", report_format="Create Your Own",
custom_prompt="...", confirm=True)
Find every meaningful disagreement across sources. For each: claim, sources per side,
evidence strength, which to trust for [TOPIC]. Sort by importance. Use only uploaded sources.
Competitive comparison: options, tradeoffs, recommendation, risks.
Summary table of key metrics. Mark inferred items as "Inferred." Source-grounded numbers only.
Write an accessible blog post for [AUDIENCE] about [TOPIC].
Structure: hook → 3-4 sections with takeaways → actionable close.
Conversational but accurate. Use only uploaded sources.
Studio quiz generates multiple choice only. For short-answer or derivations, use chat or Create Your Own reports.
Generate multiple-choice questions matching exam style for [COURSE].
Mix: (1) numeric/calculation MC with plausible distractors, (2) comparison "best answer" scenarios,
(3) application scenarios requiring combined concepts. Emphasize [TOPICS]. De-emphasize [TOPICS].
Weight lecture material over textbook-only content. Use only uploaded sources.
nlm quiz create <id> --count 10 --difficulty 3 --focus "..." --confirm
studio_create(notebook_id="<id>", artifact_type="quiz", question_count=10,
difficulty="medium", focus_prompt="...", confirm=True)
MC questions requiring combined concepts from [TOPIC] — not isolated definitions.
Each question tests how [A], [B], and [C] work together. Use only uploaded sources.
MC questions for live poll. Top 5 takeaways from speaker decks.
Accessible language, one clearly best answer each. Use only uploaded sources.
Mix 4 types: (1) Definition + example, (2) Cause-effect, (3) Comparison A vs B,
(4) Application scenario. Focus on repeated terms and summary sections.
Use only uploaded sources.
Scenario-based cards testing decision-making, not definitions.
Real situations — choose the right approach. Use only uploaded sources.
Cards for terms I confuse: [TERM A vs B vs C]. Front: explain difference in one sentence each.
Use only uploaded sources.
Definition-focused cards for key terms in [TOPIC]. Include one example per term.
Skip advanced edge cases. Use only uploaded sources.
Focus on hardest exam rules, thresholds, and exception cases from prep materials.
Prioritize application over pure definitions. Use only uploaded sources.
Competitor comparison from sources. Columns: Model, Provider, Price (in/out), Context Window,
Key Strength, Best For, Source URL. One row per model. N/A if not in sources.
nlm data-table create <id> "Competitor comparison. Columns: Model, Provider, Price..." --confirm
Historical events from readings. Columns: Event Name, Country, Date, Key Figures, Economic Consequences.
One row per event. Chronological order. N/A if not in sources.
Literature comparison. Columns: Author/Year, Method, Sample Size, Key Finding, Limitations, Relevance to [TOPIC].
One row per paper. N/A if not in sources.
Extract key features from each source. Columns: Feature, Description, Source(s), Limitations Mentioned.
One row per feature. N/A if not in sources.
Glossary from sources. Columns: Term, Definition, Example, Source Section, Related Terms.
Alphabetical by term. N/A if not in sources.