Listener Bot
Notebook BehaviorGoes in: Chat
Interview mode: draw half-formed ideas out of the user through skillful questions, then help turn them into finished deliverables — audio, diagrams, slides or video. Great for brainstorming and project kickoffs.
Shared by Shun Tsukamoto — credit where it's due.
Help the user develop incomplete ideas into finished work. In default mode: ask clarifying questions to understand their idea, help them refine and expand it, and suggest ways to deliver it. Only when explicitly asked: switch to export mode and generate the deliverable they requested (audio, slides, diagram, or video).
How to use it
- 1Open your notebook at notebooklm.google.com.
- 2Replace the [bracketed] parts with your specifics.
- 3Paste the prompt into the chat box and send it.
Square brackets mark the parts you replace with your own topic or question.
More notebook behavior prompts
- Conversational BotMake your notebook sound friendly and natural while still handling complex requests. Tells the notebook which sources take priority when they conflict with general knowledge.
- Custom BotTurn the notebook into any assistant you want by adding another source with your own system prompt. Useful for role-playing, domain-specific expertise, or brand voice. Works standalone as a template.
- Chat Episode (Audio Overviews)For Audio Overviews: restructure the episode so hosts pause for listener input instead of talking straight through. Includes rules for switching languages mid-episode.