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Getting Started

This guide walks you through configuring NotebookLM + GitHub Copilot from scratch.

Prerequisites

  • GitHub Copilot subscription (individual or business)
  • Node.js 20 or later
  • A NotebookLM account (Google account required)
  • VS Code, Cursor, or OpenCode

Step 1: Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/davidop/notebooklm-github-copilot
cd notebooklm-github-copilot
npm install

Step 2: Run the setup wizard

npm run setup

The wizard will prompt you for your MCP server URL and guide you through configuring your MCP client. For full documentation of the wizard, see docs/setup-wizard.md.

Step 3: Configure your MCP client

See the client configuration guide for instructions specific to VS Code, Cursor, and OpenCode.

Step 4: Create a NotebookLM notebook

  1. Open NotebookLM in your browser.
  2. Create a new notebook and add your project documents as sources.
  3. Note the notebook name — you will use it in your Copilot prompts.

Step 5: Verify the connection

Run the doctor command to verify that all components are connected:

npm run doctor

All checks should return green. For troubleshooting, see docs/troubleshooting.md.

Step 6: Try your first query

In your MCP-connected Copilot client, paste the following:

Use NotebookLM. In the [your-notebook-name] notebook, answer with citations:
What are the top 3 constraints I must respect in this project?

If you see a response with source citations, you are set up correctly.

Next steps