Side Reader

Read PDF beside ChatGPT.

Side Reader: PDF Reader for ChatGPT

"Side Reader" is a Chrome extension that allows you to read PDF documents next to ChatGPT. It enhances your reading experience by enabling you to select words in the PDF and interact with them through a convenient toolbar, offering options to translate, explain, summarize, copy, or send text directly to ChatGPT's input. This tool eliminates the hassle of switching between apps, providing a more efficient workflow for those who need assistance while reading PDFs.
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Extension stats

Users: 674
-9
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 1.0.12 (Last updated: 2024-12-16)
Creation date: 2024-09-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
Size: 819.20K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Side Reader can open a PDF reader beside ChatGPT. You can read a PDF while chatting with ChatGPT. After selecting words in the PDF, a button list will pop up. You can translate or explain the selected words by clicking the buttons without the need for frequent pasting and copying.

You can regard Side Reader as an alternative for PDF.ai and ChatPDF.

Buttons of toolbar:

  • Translate
  • Explain
  • Summarize
  • Copy
  • Copy to Input

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User reviews

很方便的工具!学术人的救命稻草!感谢作者大大!继续加油噢!
by 田草草, 2024-10-08

蛮好的,就是有时候菜单弹不出来,很奇怪😂
by Chenxi Li, 2024-10-05

xhs刷到就来了,感谢作者大大
by yiyang he (yyh), 2024-09-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Side Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Side Reader may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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