Open Notebook
Open Notebook is a tool where you can upload your own sources - PDFs (textbooks, research papers), Github repos, documentation websites, and other URLs. Once uploaded, you can either chat with an AI about them or run “apps” on top of those sources. Apps can be anything. Right now, I’ve built the following: - turn articles into short video overviews - create a mind map of the source - create summaries or other reports about the source - generate quizzes or flashcards to help study the source You can also remix existing apps or create one from scratch. I built this because I wanted to make…
Open Notebook launched on September 26, 2025 with 144 votes, #224 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
All the familiar UI of NotebookLM but with fully customizable apps like video generators, podcast creators, and more. Remix existing apps or create your own.
Open source alternative to NotebookLM with customizable AI workflows, visual canvas builder, and full transparency over content generation.
All the familiar UI of NotebookLM but with fully customizable apps like video generators, podcast creators, and more. Remix existing apps or create your own. All the familiar UI of NotebookLM that allows you to upload sources, chat, and run apps. See exactly how your content is being generated and customize it to your liking. Or build your own from scratch. Easily share your notebooks and apps with others or use apps built by your friends. Get updates when new learning apps launch, exclusive access to beta features, and tips for building your own workflows. Upload your sources and run customized personal apps on your sources. The apps are fully customizable and remixable. You can see the…from noodleflow.ai
In the maker’s words, at launch
Open Notebook is a tool where you can upload your own sources - PDFs (textbooks, research papers), Github repos, documentation websites, and other URLs. Once uploaded, you can either chat with an AI about them or run “apps” on top of those sources. Apps can be anything. Right now, I’ve built the following: - turn…
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