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30 NotebookLM Briefing Prompts for Actions First

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload the pack. Ask for a brief a busy person can skim. Owners and dates only if the files name them.

In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

By Louis Corneloup · Founder, Techpresso

Last updated September 10, 2026·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Boss

5 prompts

One Pager

1/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does a one-page brief: context, options, ask from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, a one-page brief: context, options, ask. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Ask last.

Decision

2/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does a decision memo on [DECISION] from the files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, a decision memo on [DECISION] from the files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Options the files have.

Risk

3/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does top risks the files name, with cites from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, top risks the files name, with cites. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No extra risk.

Status

4/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does status from the notes: done, stuck, next from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, status from the notes: done, stuck, next. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Owners if named.

Board

5/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does 5-slide outline, not the slides from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, 5-slide outline, not the slides. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Claims cited.

Client

5 prompts

Update

6/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does client update with scope the SOW files state from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, client update with scope the SOW files state. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No extra promise.

Delay

7/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does delay note using only stated causes from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, delay note using only stated causes. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No blame invent.

Quote

8/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does price talk only if a number is in the files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, price talk only if a number is in the files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Else [VERIFY].

FAQ

9/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does client FAQ from the proposal files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, client FAQ from the proposal files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Silent = skip.

Handoff

10/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does handoff brief for the next team from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, handoff brief for the next team. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Files only.

Team

5 prompts

Standup

11/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does standup bullets from yesterday's notes from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, standup bullets from yesterday's notes. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Three lines.

Retro

12/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does retro themes the notes actually repeat from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, retro themes the notes actually repeat. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No fake quote.

Launch

13/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does launch checklist extracted from the plan from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, launch checklist extracted from the plan. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Missing = list.

Incident

14/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does incident timeline from the tickets or notes from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, incident timeline from the tickets or notes. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Order only if dated.

Hire

15/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does role brief from the hiring doc from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, role brief from the hiring doc. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No extra must-have.

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Cut

5 prompts

Actions

16/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does actions only, no lore from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, actions only, no lore. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Owners if named.

Numbers

17/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does numbers only if printed from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, numbers only if printed. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No round-up.

Names

18/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does keep names as written from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, keep names as written. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: I correct spelling.

Length

19/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does stay under [WORDS] from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, stay under [WORDS]. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: I name words.

Tone

20/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does tone [TONE] but no spin the files lack from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, tone [TONE] but no spin the files lack. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Stay flat if unsure.

Fix

5 prompts

Cite

21/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does every claim a chip from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, every claim a chip. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Or drop.

Nobody

22/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does do not invent a stakeholder from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, do not invent a stakeholder. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Ask me.

Date Off

23/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does do not invent a deadline from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, do not invent a deadline. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: I add dates.

Redo

24/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does same brief after I add [FILE] from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, same brief after I add [FILE]. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Tighter.

Stop

25/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does no cheer at the end from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, no cheer at the end. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Just the brief.

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Checks

5 prompts

Sources Only

26/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does answer [QUESTION] from [UPLOADED FILES] only from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, answer [QUESTION] from [UPLOADED FILES] only. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Else NOT IN SOURCES.

Cite Check

27/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does give every claim a citation from the files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, give every claim a citation from the files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Or drop.

Gap Check

28/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does list what the files lack for [JOB] from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, list what the files lack for [JOB]. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Homework.

Format Check

29/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does output Markdown I can paste from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, output Markdown I can paste. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Clean.

Stop Check

30/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does the deliverable with no pep after it from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, the deliverable with no pep after it. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Stop.

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