Add folders, search, and sync to Google NotebookLM
Google NotebookLM is powerful, but it lacks folder management. As your notebooks grow, finding the right one becomes frustrating. Bookshelf is a free Chrome extension that fixes this: 📁 Folders & Subfolders — organize notebooks in a tree structure 🖱️ Drag & Drop — rearrange notebooks intuitively 🔍 Search & Sort — filter instantly by name or date ☁️ Cloud Sync — sync across devices 🌙 Dark Mode support 🌐 6 Languages (EN/JA/ZH/KO/ES)
Bookshelf supports Chrome profile sync to synchronize folder settings across devices. Users can push and pull bookshelf data between local and cloud storage, ensuring their organization system stays consistent whether they work on desktop, laptop, or tablet.
All folder settings are stored locally in the Chrome browser with no third-party servers involved. The extension does not collect, store, or transmit personal data or notebook contents, addressing privacy concerns for users managing sensitive information.
Bookshelf adds custom folder and subfolder creation to NotebookLM, allowing users to group notebooks by categories like 'Work', 'Study', or 'Personal'. This solves the problem of finding notebooks in a growing collection by providing hierarchical organization directly within NotebookLM.
The extension provides intuitive drag-and-drop functionality to move notebooks into folders and reorder folders to match workflow priorities. Users can also search and sort notebooks alphabetically, reducing time spent navigating disorganized lists.
The collapsible sidebar feature allows users to toggle the bookshelf open or closed, maximizing workspace when needed while preserving the ability to quickly access organized notebooks. This supports both focused work and navigation modes.