FolderLLM: Create Folders in NotebookLM
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Easily create folders in NotebookLM. Organize notebooks and manage your notes workspace.
FolderLLM - Folders & Organizer for NotebookLM
The missing folder system for Google NotebookLM. Organize notes, pin favorites, color-code folders, and manage files with drag-and-drop.
FolderLLM: The Ultimate Organization Tool for Google NotebookLM
Transform your chaotic NotebookLM dashboard into a streamlined, productivity powerhouse. FolderLLM is the highly anticipated browser extension that adds a robust folder system, color-coding, and bulk management capabilities directly to Google NotebookLM.
Are you struggling to find specific notebooks? Is your dashboard cluttered with dozens of projects? FolderLLM solves the biggest missing feature in Google's AI notebook tool: Organization.
Designed for students, researchers, writers, and power users, FolderLLM feels like a native part of the interface. It seamlessly blends with Google's design language while giving you the control you need to keep your research organized.
🚀 Key Features
📁 Create Custom Folders
Finally, you can group related notebooks together. Create unlimited folders for different subjects, clients, projects, or research topics.
Rename & Edit: easily change folder names as your projects evolve.
Native Look: The UI mimics NotebookLM’s aesthetic for a seamless experience.
🎨 Color-Coded Organization
Visual cues make finding files faster. FolderLLM allows you to assign specific colors (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gray) to your folders.
Example: Make all Urgent folders Red and Personal folders Blue.
Emoji Support: Add emojis to folder titles for even faster visual recognition 📚✨.
📌 Pinned "Favorites" Section
Keep your most important work at your fingertips.
Top-Level Access: We add a dedicated "Pinned" zone at the very top of your dashboard.
Quick Pinning: Drag your most-used notebooks to the Pinned section so you never have to scroll or search for them again.
🖱️ Drag-and-Drop & Bulk Actions
Moving files one by one is slow. FolderLLM introduces advanced mouse controls.
Drag & Drop: Simply click and drag any notebook into a folder.
Multi-Select (Bulk Move): Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) to select multiple notebooks at once, then move the entire stack into a folder in a single motion.
🔒 100% Private & Local
Your data is yours. FolderLLM operates with privacy-first architecture.
No Cloud Sync: All your folder structures and organization settings are saved locally in your browser (chrome.storage.local).
No External Servers: We do not track your notes, read your content, or send data to third-party servers.
💡 Why Use FolderLLM?
Google NotebookLM is an incredible tool for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and AI note-taking, but as you create more sources, the dashboard becomes messy. Users often ask, Can you make folders on NotebookLM? or How to organize notebooks in NotebookLM?
Until now, the answer was "No."
FolderLLM changes that. It is the first comprehensive solution that answers the question: How to create folders in notebooklm?
Whether you are managing 5 notebooks or 500, FolderLLM scales with you. It is the essential companion for anyone serious about using AI for research and writing.
⚠️ Please Read - Important Note on Enhanced Safe Browsing ⚠️
⚠️ When you install FolderLLM, you may see a warning stating that the extension is "not trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing." Please do not be alarmed. This is a standard automated message from Google for newer extensions that have not yet built up a large volume of downloads or reviews.
Rest assured:
⚠️Manual Review: Every extension on the Chrome Web Store undergoes a rigorous manual review process by Google (often taking up to 3 weeks) before it is allowed to go live. FolderLLM has passed this official security check.
⚠️Privacy First: We do not collect your data or access your private notes.
⚠️New Status: This warning will automatically disappear as our community grows and we receive more user feedback.
Thank you for your trust and for being an early user!
📝 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Tutorials
Q: Can you make folders on NotebookLM natively?
A: No, Google NotebookLM does not currently support native folders. FolderLLM adds this functionality via a browser extension, allowing you to create, manage, and color-code folders instantly.
Q: How to create folders in NotebookLM using this extension?
A: Once you install FolderLLM, you will see a new "Create Folder" button on your dashboard.
Click "Create Folder".
Type your desired folder name (e.g., Biology 101 or Marketing Q1).
Select a Color to tag the folder.
Click Save.
Drag your existing notebooks into the new folder.
Q: How to organize notebooks in NotebookLM efficiently?
A: We recommend a three-step method:
Pin your top 3 most active notebooks to the "Pinned" section for daily access.
Create Folders for your main categories (Work, School, Personal).
Bulk Select old or archived notebooks and drag them into an "Archive" folder to clear your view.
Q: How do I create a new folder in my notes if I have multiple accounts?
A: FolderLLM works locally on your browser. If you switch Google accounts within the same Chrome profile, your folder structure remains consistent based on the notebooks available.
Q: Does this extension read my AI conversations?
A: Absolutely not. FolderLLM only interacts with the dashboard grid (the list of file names) to organize them visually. It does not access the content inside your notebooks or your chat history with the AI.
🛠️ Technical Highlights
Smart Popup: Click the extension icon to see if FolderLLM is active. If you aren't on the right page, a "Open NotebookLM" button will take you there instantly.
Dark Mode Compatible: The extension automatically detects your system theme. Whether you use Light Mode or Dark Mode, the folders look perfect.
Lightweight: Less than 2MB in size, ensuring your browser remains fast.
❤️ Credits & Support
We believe in building tools that empower learners and creators.
Made with ❤️ by Utkarsh Patel
Connect with the developer and check out more productivity tools at:
https://www.utkarshnotes.com/
Install FolderLLM today and take control of your knowledge.
Latest reviews
- Maria Orrego
- It's actually legit, i downloaded it from reddit so i thought it could be fake but it's what i needed for my college classes.
- Christophe BERTRAND
- Thanks for the extension, it is great. It was working at first, but now, when I try to open Notebook inside a Folder (created by FolderLLM), I get a message saying the url can not be found! It tried uninstall / reinstall, but it is still the same. Is it a known bug, could it come from my config, is there a fix? Thanks
- Kambole Kambole
- hello, need help setting up the extension. when i try to log in on google...it sends an error 400: invalid_request message
- Utkarsh
- Thanks sync is working . thanks for new update
- Cosmos
- this does not work in Mac.
- angel dinamica
- DO NOT INSTALL - Cloned and outdated version As the original creator of this tool, I am warning you that this user stole my source code. If you are having issues with the interface or saving your NotebookLM folders, it is because this copy is using an old, buggy version. All of those bugs have already been fixed by me in the original project on GitHub. I highly recommend uninstalling it immediately, as Google is currently processing its removal for software piracy.
- Mykhailo Prykhodko
- Really nice app that helps organize my growing number of notes. I just miss an option to sync my folders between work and home computers.
- Joel Edwards
- Great tool for organization. Only wish it synced my folders between multiple computers.
- Maicon Martins
- I have more than one Google Account and every time I try to open a Notebook inside one of the folders, it tries to open using the other Google Account. You should fix it to open the Notebook with the same Google Account.
- Roni Bliss (KoniRush)
- HOOLEEEE!!! This is outrageous! Got to be top 3 best extensions of all time surely! Outstanding!
- Antz Chui
- Great tool and User friendly
- Simple Lotus
- Brilliant extension and design!! Very intuitive and powerful. Only flaw is that the folders don't sync across devices or even browser windows (personas). I am using Chrome and Comet browsers and even if I sign into the same Google account in the same browser type, the folders do not match up. Otherwise, amazing utility.
- Mario Mora
- Fantastic tool! Thank your for developing it! You solved a big problem with a easy-to-use solution. Do you have plans to develop the functionality of creating sub folders also? This would be a great next step. Thanks once again for your highly professional work!
- ganesh .m
- prefectly organised my notes just cut my brain fog and make me more productive, thanks Utkarsh
- Vasilii Likhachev
- Easy and simple ❤️
- Cameron Toopi
- nice
- Jenni Duncombe
- Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is awesome!
- Lawrence Lessig
- A brilliant complement to brilliant product.
- Michael Davies LLM
- Very handy little extension for Google Notebook LM aficionados .
- Sheetal Kushwah
- This should honestly be built into NotebookLM. Folder creation and bulk moving notebooks works smoothly.
- Shrikant
- I use NotebookLM daily, and FolderLLM dramatically improved my workflow. Pinned favorites alone are worth it.
- Shivkumar Lakshakar
- FolderLLM solved the biggest pain point of NotebookLM: organization. Drag-and-drop feels natural and intuitive.
- Corwin Slate
- Perfect for researchers. Managing multiple projects without folders was painful—this extension fixes that completely.
- Study Boy
- Folder LLM completely transforms the way I use Google Notebook LM. The lack of folders was the biggest pain point in an otherwise powerful tool—and this extension solves it perfectly. The folder system feels native to Notebook LM. Creating folders, renaming them, color-coding, and even adding emojis makes organizing notebooks fast and intuitive. The Pinned section is a game-changer—I can keep my most important notebooks right at the top without scrolling endlessly. Drag-and-drop and bulk selection work smoothly, saving a lot of time when managing many notebooks. I especially appreciate the privacy-first approach—everything is stored locally, with no data tracking or external servers involved. It’s lightweight, works flawlessly in dark mode, and blends beautifully with Google’s UI. Whether you’re a student, researcher, writer, or power user, Folder LLM is essential if you use Notebook LM seriously. Honestly, this feels like a feature Google should have built themselves. Huge kudos to the developer—highly recommended! 👏
- Mritunjay Nigam
- I love that everything stays local and private. No cloud sync, no tracking just organization.
- Suneeta Kanuajia
- As a student, FolderLLM helped me separate subjects and projects clearly. Color-coded folders are super useful.
- Lovedit
- Simple idea, executed perfectly. FolderLLM makes NotebookLM feel complete. The native look is especially impressive.
- TECH SITES
- I was struggling with dozens of notebooks. FolderLLM solved that instantly. Everything is clean, organized, and easy to find now.
- utkarsh
- FolderLLM feels like a missing feature in NotebookLM. Creating folders and organizing notebooks finally makes research manageable. The UI blends perfectly with NotebookLM.