Smart Web Assistant is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing with AI-powered insights from both cloud and local models.

Latest Version

Version
1.4
Update
September 11, 2024
Size
213KiB
Developer
Category
Users
47
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
SidePanel
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Smart Web Assistant Extension

The Smart Web Assistant can operate on local servers that are compatible with OpenAI's API, such as Exllamav2, Llama.cpp, or VLLM, among others.

Overview:

Smart Web Assistant is a powerful Chrome extension that leverages advanced AI technology to provide real-time, context-aware insights directly on the web pages you visit. Whether you're using OpenAI's cloud API or local AI models like llama or mistral, this tool is designed to boost your productivity and enhance your understanding of web content in multiple languages.

Why Install Smart Web Assistant?

Instant Insights: Get immediate, relevant information and answers based on the current web content you're viewing, enhancing both comprehension and productivity.
Multi-Language Support: Communicate with the AI in various languages, making it an ideal companion for both multilingual users and those learning new languages.
Customizable Interactions: Tailor the AI's responses by configuring API settings directly within your browser, ensuring a personalized experience.
Secure and Reliable: All settings, including sensitive API keys, are securely stored in Chrome’s local storage, ensuring that your configurations remain consistent and private.
Efficiency at Your Fingertips: With up to five customizable shortcuts, access your most frequently used queries quickly, saving time and streamlining your workflow.
Key Features:

User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, the interface allows you to navigate seamlessly and manage settings with minimal effort.
Flexible API Integration: Choose between using OpenAI's cloud service or your own local models, with support for custom API endpoints and model names.
How It Works:

Browse: Simply navigate to any website.
Query: Activate the extension to use a shortcut or enter a new prompt, and receive AI-generated insights relevant to the content on your screen.
Configure: Easily adjust API connections, language settings, and shortcut commands all within the extension’s interface.
Smart Web Assistant is the ultimate tool for professionals, students, and anyone looking to supercharge their internet experience. By integrating cutting-edge AI directly into your browser, it transforms how you interact with digital content, making every browsing session more informative and productive.

Privacy and Security Commitment:

We take your privacy seriously. Smart Web Assistant processes all information locally within your browser and does not transmit personal data externally. For peace of mind, all configuration data, including API keys, are encrypted and stored securely within your own device. For more details on our privacy practices, please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

Transform your browsing experience today by installing Smart Web Assistant—where intelligence meets convenience right in your Chrome browser!

Releases
v1.3 - Improved UI experience on Markdown tables and code blocks, openAI api works after bug fixing
v1.2 - Support SidePanel mode
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Smart Web Assistant", "version": "1.4", "description": "Smart Web Assistant is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing with AI-powered insights from both cloud and local models.", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage", "sidePanel"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "side_panel": { "default_path": "sidepanel.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Smart Web Assistant extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Smart Web Assistant extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Smart Web Assistant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smart Web Assistant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Smart Web Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smart Web Assistant extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Smart Web Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Smart Web Assistant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smart Web Assistant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smart Web Assistant extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Smart Web Assistant extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Smart Web Assistant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Smart Web Assistant extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Smart Web Assistant extension file

Select and download the Smart Web Assistant extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Smart Web Assistant extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Smart Web Assistant extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Smart Web Assistant extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Smart Web Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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