The Internet's AI Assistant. Answers tough questions. Summarizes articles. Searches smartly. Use it anywhere. Totally free.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.21
Update
December 11, 2024
Size
2.81MiB
Developer
www.askgene.io
Category
Users
285
Rating
4.81818 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Scripting
Storage
Idle
WebNavigation
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Ask Gene - AI Assistant Extension

🆕👉 \"Webpage\" Feature
Want a simple way to ask questions about the content you're reading online? Type \"/webpage\" and ask away.


🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-4.
Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go!
Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place.

Key Features:
💬 AI Chat
✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage.

Chat & Summarize
📚 Webpage Summaries: Get concise summaries of long articles or pages without having to read everything.
🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away.

Smart Search
🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords.

Write with AI
📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references.
✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you.

Instant Translation
🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed.

Problem Solve
➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly.


💻 How to Use:
🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar.
🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene.
🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly!


❓ Frequently Asked Questions:

🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account?
Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene.

💸 Is Gene free to use?
Yes, it's absolutely free.

📧 Need Help?
Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected].

Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Ask Gene - AI Assistant extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Ask Gene - AI 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 Ask Gene - AI Assistant extension file

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

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