Locus — Smart CTRL + F

AI-powered CTRL + F for easy document search

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Locus — Smart CTRL + F: AI-Powered Search Tool

Locus — Smart CTRL + F is an innovative Chrome extension that redefines the traditional CTRL + F function. It allows users to quickly search and organize information from web pages and PDFs using natural language processing. By understanding search intent, Locus highlights key sections even in complex texts, enabling effortless research. With the ability to compile highlights into interactive cards and support for various AI models, Locus enhances productivity and streamlines the information-gathering process, making it essential for anyone working with text-heavy content.

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Extension stats

By: https://locusextension.com

Users: 6,000+

Rating: 3.66

(29)

Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-26)

Creation date: 2023-02-19

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
storage
sidePanel
tts
webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 7.35M

Email: lo*****@locusai.co

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,949 ▲ 25

Other rankings

#408 in Tools ▼ 1 #62 in smart keyword 21 ▼ 1 #211 in match keyword 9 ▲ #268 in sheets erweiterung keyword 20 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

The PDF viewer with AI features is highly praised for its usefulness.
Natural language search makes it easier to find information in long documents.
Users appreciate the potential of the extension to find specific info in lengthy articles.

Cons

Many users face issues with account login and website functionality.
A recurring error message stating 'Navigate to a valid page or refresh page' is often encountered.
The service is criticized for being limited and requiring a subscription fee.

Most mentioned

Issues with account login and functionality
Recurring error messages preventing users from accessing features
Praise for the AI-enhanced PDF viewing capabilities

User reviews

I've never been able to log into this no matter what I try, and it is so utterly garbage if you don't have an account. Requiring an account for a simple extension is also ridiculous, but I digress. The page just infinitely loads when I attempt to make an account. It probably has to do with the enforced captcha that only has text loaded in. Fix your website.

Jared Trounce, 2024-08-29

lets you search THREE web pages per day. service is slow, and the idea of it is an invasion of privacy.

Mike, 2024-06-18

Locus has made *significant* improvements since the beginning of 2024 and I'm excited to see them build momentum. I was able to easily navigate a scanned 60+ page PDF to find the relevant sections pertaining to the 3-5 topic areas that I care about. This is such a breath of fresh air compared to locating a term in a table of contents, scrolling to it, reading it, then scrolling back to the table of contents, then scrolling back to another page where the key term(s) are formally defined.

Nick Chory, 2024-05-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Locus — Smart CTRL + F requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Locus — Smart CTRL + F. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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