A richer, sharper
NotebookLM workflow
built for Mac.
NoteDock turns the browser ritual into a native capture pipeline: press a hotkey, drop a file, preprocess locally, and send a cleaner source into NotebookLM. Folders, File Studio, Watch Folders, OCR, video transcription, smart chunking, and zero-trust privacy all live in one polished Mac app.
Why NoteDock?
NotebookLM is powerful. But the browser-only experience holds you back. NoteDock removes the friction.
What shipped in NoteDock 2.0
The current public release centers on six product layers: organization, video intelligence, File Studio, all-format intake, watch folders, and zero-trust privacy.
Folders, Pins, and Archive.
NotebookLM still gives you one flat list. NoteDock adds the missing organization layer: folders, pinned notebooks, archive, and offline structure that feels like Finder, not a browser tab.
Video Intelligence, Not Audio-Only.
NotebookLM can hear video, but it still misses what is on screen. NoteDock extracts key frames, speaker-labeled transcription, and visual PDFs so slides, diagrams, and screen recordings survive the trip.
File Studio for Richer Sources.
Release 2.0 adds a dedicated preprocessing workspace. Inspect media, adjust output, and turn rough input into a send-ready package before it ever hits NotebookLM.
Every Format, With Smart Chunking.
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, EPUB, images, URLs, audio, video: NoteDock converts and restructures them locally. Oversized files are automatically chunked so uploads stay reliable.
Watch Folders and Batch Intake.
Keep a folder under watch and NoteDock can ingest new files as they arrive. Pair that with batch import and the Chrome extension for continuous research capture, not just one-off uploads.
Zero-Trust Privacy.
No NoteDock server. No analytics. No telemetry. Your data moves only between your Mac and Google. Processing stays local, credentials live in Keychain, and the app ships inside Apple's sandbox.
How NoteDock Works
Three steps. Seconds, not minutes. No browser tab required.
1. Press Your Hotkey
Hit your custom keyboard shortcut from any application. A floating capture panel appears instantly, right where you need it. No browser, no context switch.
2. Add Your Content
Type a note, paste a URL, drag in files from Finder, or paste images from clipboard. Any format welcome — NoteDock handles conversion locally on your Mac.
3. Sent to NotebookLM
Pick your target notebook, hit send. Content is locally preprocessed, then uploaded as clean text. Large files are automatically chunked. Done in seconds.
Capture From Chrome. Process on Mac.
Install the free Chrome extension to bridge your browser and your desktop. Everything flows through your Mac — local processing, zero cloud.
One-Click Capture
Select text or grab full web pages. Click the extension icon, pick your notebook, hit send. Your content arrives in NotebookLM in seconds — no copy-paste, no tab switching.
Batch Import
Import all open browser tabs at once. Extract links from any web page. Pull entire YouTube playlists or RSS feed articles. Hours of manual work, done in one click.
Powered by Your Mac
The extension talks to NoteDock on your Mac via a secure localhost connection. No cloud relay. No data leaves your machine. The same privacy-first architecture you already trust.
Your Data, Your Mac, Your Rules.
Logging into Google inside a third-party app — is it safe? That's exactly why NoteDock is built with a zero-trust, local-first architecture. We have no server. We can't see your data even if we wanted to.
Google Official Login
You sign in via a system-level WebView (WKWebView), the same engine behind Safari. The login page is Google's own — NoteDock never intercepts, injects, or proxies it. Your password is invisible to us.
All Processing On-Device
OCR, format conversion, text extraction — everything happens locally on your Mac. No server, no cloud, no data upload. Your content goes straight from your Mac to your Google NotebookLM account.
Keychain-Secured Credentials
Session cookies are stored in macOS Keychain — the same hardware-backed secure store used by Safari, Mail, and other Apple apps. Credentials never leave your device.
App Sandbox, Minimal Permissions
Runs inside Apple's App Sandbox with only network + user-selected files. No full disk access. No contacts. No location. Reviewed and distributed exclusively via the Mac App Store.
Built for Anyone Who Feeds NotebookLM
Students, researchers, writers, and professionals — NoteDock accelerates your workflow no matter how you use NotebookLM.
Students & Academics
Drag in lecture notes, research papers, entire ePub textbooks, and scanned handouts. Smart chunking handles even 500-page dissertations. Organize by course with folders.
Writers & Content Creators
Paste URLs to auto-extract web articles. Capture research snippets with the global hotkey without leaving your writing app. Feed inspiration the moment it strikes.
Business Professionals
Drop meeting notes, PPTX presentations, XLSX spreadsheets, and reports directly into NotebookLM. Get AI-powered insights without the browser juggle.
Simple, transparent pricing
Free to download, with optional Pro subscription billed through the Mac App Store. Final price may vary by region.
Free
Free forever
- Text & URL sources
- Clipboard paste
- Global hotkey
- Basic folder organization
Pro
or $39.99/year · 7-day free trial
- Unlimited file uploads
- All file formats (EPUB, Office, etc.)
- Video & audio transcription
- Image OCR recognition (offline)
- Smart file chunking
- Batch import
- Unlimited folders
- Priority support
Ready to send cleaner sources
into NotebookLM?
Download NoteDock from the Mac App Store. Start free, then unlock Pro when you need richer file workflows, video intelligence, and batch import.