Right-click to ask AI about selected text

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December 23, 2024
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Ask AI Extension

AI Assistant Chrome Extension - Smart Text & Image Analysis

Overview
Transform your browsing experience with our powerful AI Assistant Chrome Extension. Get instant AI-powered insights, explanations, and analysis for any text or image on the web with just a right-click.

Key Features:

🔍 Smart Text Analysis
- Select any text on any webpage
- Right-click and choose \"Ask AI about [selection]\"
- Get instant, concise AI-powered explanations and insights
- Continue the conversation with follow-up questions

🖼️ Image Analysis
- Right-click any image and select \"Ask AI (Image)\"
- Get detailed descriptions and analysis of image content
- Perfect for accessibility, research, and learning

⌨️ Quick Access
- Use keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+A) to instantly open AI assistant
- Ask questions about any content without selection
- Seamless integration into your browsing workflow

How to Use:
Text Analysis
1. Select any text on a webpage
2. Right-click the selection
3. Choose \"Ask AI about [selection]\"
4. Type your question in the popup
5. Get instant AI-powered responses
6. Ask follow-up questions to dive deeper

Image Analysis
1. Right-click any image on a webpage
2. Select \"Ask AI (Image)\"
3. Ask specific questions about the image
4. Receive detailed analysis and descriptions

Keyboard Shortcut
- Press Alt+Shift+A (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+A (Mac) to quickly open the AI assistant
- Perfect for quick questions without text selection

Use Cases:

1. Education
- Instant explanations of complex concepts
- Research assistance
- Quick fact-checking
- Language learning support

2. Professional
- Content analysis
- Quick research
- Image content verification
- Accessibility support

3. Personal Use
- Better understanding of complex text
- Image analysis for various purposes
- Learning assistance
- Quick information lookup

Privacy & Security:
- All interactions are processed securely
- No personal data storage
- Direct API communication with OpenAI
- Transparent processing

Transform your browsing experience with AI-powered insights at your fingertips. Install our Chrome Extension today!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Ask AI", "version": "1.0", "description": "Right-click to ask AI about selected text", "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "commands" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/16.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "https://api.openai.com/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js", "imageContent.js"] } ], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+A" }, "description": "Toggle AI input" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }} "
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How to download and manually install Ask AI extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Ask AI 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 Ask AI extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Ask AI extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Ask AI extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Ask AI 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 Ask AI Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Ask AI extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Ask AI extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Ask AI 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 Ask AI 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 Ask AI extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Ask AI 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 Ask AI extension file

Select and download the Ask AI 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 Ask AI 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 Ask AI 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 Ask AI 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 Ask AI extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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