AI Text Assistant

100% Local and Private All API keys, prompts, and settings remain on your device. Everything is stored in your browser, and nothing is transmitted to external servers. Your data stays entirely under your control. This extension allows you to transform text on any webpage with the help of AI while keeping your information fully private and secure. Key Features One-Click AI Assistance • Select text on any webpage • Use the right-click menu to choose “AI Text Assistant” • Generate rewrites, elaborations, or responses to your own prompts • View results in a clean side panel Support for Multiple AI Providers • OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5) • Anthropic Claude (Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Opus, Haiku) • Google Gemini • OpenRouter (access to many models) • DeepSeek and others Customisation Options • Create and save your own prompts • Use different models for different tasks • Edit AI responses before copying them Built-In Actions • Rewrite text for clarity • Expand and elaborate content • Add custom actions to suit your workflow Privacy and Security Your data remains yours. • API keys are stored locally using Chrome’s secure storage • No server involvement and no data collection • Prompts and settings never leave the browser • Requests are sent directly to your chosen AI provider • Open-source code available for verification • No tracking or analytics • Settings can be managed offline Only the text you select is sent to the AI provider. Your API key is transmitted directly from your browser to the provider you have chosen. The extension does not have access to it. How It Works Setup (takes about two minutes) Open the extension’s side panel Go to the Settings tab Select an AI provider Enter your API key Choose a model All information is saved locally Using the Extension • Select text on any webpage • Choose an action via the right-click menu • Review and edit the response in the side panel • Copy the result when ready Use Cases • Writers who want to refine or develop ideas • Students looking to elaborate concepts or summarise material • Professionals polishing emails or reports • Non-native speakers improving fluency • Researchers clarifying complex text • Social media users refining posts or replies Requirements You will need your own API key from one of the supported providers: • OpenAI • Anthropic Claude • Google AI Studio • OpenRouter Most offer initial free credits. After that, usage is pay-as-you-go. Interface Side Panel • Simple layout for reading and editing responses • Organise custom prompts • Manage settings in one place • Test API connections easily Context Menu Integration • Accessible from any webpage • Fast and unobtrusive Technical Details • Built on Chrome’s latest Manifest V3 standard • Uses Chrome’s secure storage • Connects directly to AI providers via HTTPS • Minimal permissions and no background tracking • Lightweight and efficient FAQ Is the extension free? Yes. You only pay your chosen AI provider for usage. Where is my API key stored? In your browser using Chrome’s secure storage. Can you see my API key or text? No. The extension has no servers and does not collect information. Does it work offline? Settings work offline, but AI requests require an internet connection. Can I use multiple providers? Yes. You can switch between them as needed. Support If you run into issues, refer to the troubleshooting section in the extension’s About page or use the support link on the Chrome Web Store. Privacy Policy (Summary) • No data collection • All keys and settings stored locally • Only user-selected text is sent directly to the chosen AI provider • No third-party tracking • Remove all data at any time by clearing the extension’s storage or uninstalling it Summary of Changes : Changes Version 1.0.1 Removed permissions: - "scripting" - Not used anywhere in your extension - "tabs" - Not needed; you only use chrome.windows API which doesn't require this permission Remaining permissions (all necessary): "contextMenus", // Right-click menu functionality "storage", // Save user settings & API keys "activeTab", // Context menu on selected text "sidePanel" // Side panel feature