# NotebookLM Mindmap to Canvas

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Supercharge your study workflow by converting [NotebookLM](https://notebooklm.google/) mindmaps into interactive [Canvas](https://obsidian.md/canvas) boards with one click.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> To get the mindmap data from NotebookLM, you need to use the [**NotebookLM Ultra Exporter**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/search/NotebookLM%20Ultra%20Exporter) Chrome Extension (or a similar tool) to copy the mindmap code as **JSON** or **Markdown**.

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## ✨ Features

- **🚀 Instant Conversion**: Copy from NotebookLM, paste into Obsidian.
- **🖼️ Native Canvas Support**: Creates standard `.canvas` files compatible with all Obsidian features.
- **📐 Flexible Layouts**: Choose from **Left-to-Right**, **Right-to-Left**, or **Symmetric** (Circular) growth.
- **🔗 Advanced Canvas Integration**: Full support for [Advanced Canvas](https://github.com/Developer-Mike/obsidian-advanced-canvas) styling:
  - Custom arrowheads (Diamond, Circle, Blunt).
  - Path types (Straight, Curved, Stepped).
  - Line patterns (Solid, Dotted, Dashed).
- **💡 Smart Parsing**: Handles both JSON and Markdown mindmap formats automatically.
- **📏 Dynamic Sizing**: Node heights adjust perfectly to fit your text content.

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## 🛠️ How to Use

1. **Install the Plugin**: Use BRAT or search for "Notebook Mindmap to Canvas" in the Obsidian community store.
2. **Export your Mindmap**:
   - Open your mindmap in NotebookLM.
   - Use the **NotebookLM Ultra Exporter** extension to "Copy Mindmap Code" (JSON is recommended for best results).
3. **Import to Obsidian**:
   - Press `Ctrl/Cmd + P` to open the Command Palette.
   - Select `Import NotebookLM Mindmap`.
   - Name your file and you're done!

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## ⚙️ Settings

- **Open after create**: Automatically jumps to the new canvas.
- **Mindmap layout**: Change how the tree branches out (LTR, RTL, or Symmetric).
- **Edge Styling**: If you have the [Advanced Canvas](https://github.com/Developer-Mike/obsidian-advanced-canvas) plugin installed, you can pre-configure how your connections look!

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## 📦 Compatibility

- **Obsidian**: v0.15.0+
- **Browser**: Chrome/Edge (via NotebookLM Ultra Exporter)
- **Advanced Canvas Plugin**: Recommended for customized connection styles.

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## 🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or pull requests.

## 📄 License

This plugin is released under the [MIT License](LICENSE).