FolderLLM: Create Folders in NotebookLM

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.