NotebookLM2Anki

A Chrome extension that exports Quizzes and Flashcards from Google NotebookLM directly to Anki.

Features

• 📚 Quiz Support: Export multiple-choice questions with hints, options, and rationales
• 🗂️ Flashcard Support: Export simple front/back flashcards
• ⚡ AnkiConnect Integration: Send cards directly to Anki (requires Anki open)
• 📦 APKG Export: Download as .apkg file (works offline, import anywhere)
• 📄 CSV Export: Export as CSV for manual import or other tools
• 🔢 LaTeX/Math Support: Cards render mathematical notation via MathJax
• 🎨 Beautiful Dark Theme: Matching NotebookLM's aesthetic
• 🔘 UI Button Injection: Export button appears directly in NotebookLM

Installation

From Source (Developer Mode)

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right)
4. Click "Load unpacked"
5. Select the NotebookLM2Anki folder

From Chrome Web Store

Coming soon

Usage

Method 1: Popup Menu (Recommended)

1. Navigate to a notebook in NotebookLM
2. Generate a Quiz or Flashcards using NotebookLM's features
3. Click the extension icon in Chrome toolbar
4. Choose your export method:
   • Send to Anki: Requires Anki desktop open with AnkiConnect
   • Download .apkg: Creates a portable Anki package file
   • Export CSV: Creates CSV files for quizzes and/or flashcards

Method 2: Injected Button

1. When viewing quiz/flashcard content in NotebookLM, an "Anki Export" button appears
2. Click the button to send directly to Anki via AnkiConnect

Requirements

For AnkiConnect Export

• Anki Desktop installed and running
• AnkiConnect add-on installed

For APKG/CSV Export

• No additional requirements (works in browser)

Anki Note Types

The extension creates two note types in Anki:

NotebookLM Quiz

15 fields for multiple-choice questions:

• Question, Hint, ArchDiagram (for images)
• Option1-4, Flag1-4 (True/False), Rationale1-4

NotebookLM Flashcard

2 fields for simple flashcards:

• Front, Back

Both include dark theme styling and MathJax support.

Export Formats

AnkiConnect

• Creates deck under NotebookLM:: parent deck
• Creates note types automatically if missing
• Best for direct integration

APKG File

• Portable Anki package
• Import on any device (desktop, mobile, AnkiWeb)
• No Anki instance required during export

CSV

• Universal format
• Can import into Anki, Quizlet, or other tools
• Separate files for quizzes and flashcards

Project Structure

NotebookLM2Anki/
├── manifest.json           # Chrome extension manifest
├── src/
│   ├── background/         # Service worker for AnkiConnect
│   ├── content/            # Content scripts for UI injection
│   ├── popup/              # Extension popup UI
│   ├── lib/                # Shared utilities
│   └── templates/          # Anki card templates
├── vendor/                 # Third-party libraries
│   ├── sql.js              # SQLite in browser
│   ├── jszip.min.js        # ZIP creation
│   ├── FileSaver.min.js    # File downloads
│   └── genanki.js          # Anki deck generation
└── icons/                  # Extension icons

Development

Building

No build step required. Load the extension directly in developer mode.

Testing

1. Load extension in Chrome
2. Navigate to NotebookLM
3. Create quizzes/flashcards
4. Test each export method

Credits

This project integrates functionality from:

• notebooklm-anki-extension: Quiz export with AnkiConnect
• flashcardConverter: Flashcard extraction and APKG generation

Libraries Used

• sql.js: SQLite compiled to WebAssembly
• JSZip: ZIP file creation
• FileSaver.js: File downloads
• genanki-js: Anki deck generation

License

MIT License

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Please open an issue or pull request.

Troubleshooting

"Anki Not Found"

• Make sure Anki Desktop is open
• Verify AnkiConnect is installed: Tools → Add-ons → Check for "AnkiConnect"
• AnkiConnect uses port 8765 by default

"0 Cards Added"

• The note type might have field mismatches
• Try deleting and recreating the note type in Anki
• Or use APKG export which creates fresh note types

No content found

• Make sure you've generated a Quiz or Flashcards in NotebookLM first
• Refresh the page and try again
• Some notebooks may have different data structures

Math not rendering

• Make sure MathJax is configured in Anki
• Cards use \(...\) for inline math and \[...\] for display math