Search Tool (AI)

Name: Search Tool (AI)
Rating: 4.6 (20 reviews)
Author: Robin Lin

Quickly switch between customized search engines; Add a custom search engine in the right-click menu. New AI model support.

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Search Tool (AI) is a Chrome extension designed for seamless switching between multiple custom search engines like Google, Bing, Baidu, and more. Users can configure shortcut keys to toggle search engines effortlessly without retyping queries. It also integrates directly into the right-click menu, enabling fast searches of selected text using any preferred engine.

Additionally, this extension harnesses the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, and others to provide instant web content summaries, intelligent Q&A, and insightful data generation within the browser. Simply add your API keys to tap into AI-powered productivity across the web. With flexible customization and AI enhancements, Search Tool (AI) streamlines and enriches your search experience.

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By:

Robin Lin

Users:

1,000

Rating:

4.60

(20)

Version:

1.3.0 Last updated: 2025-05-12

Creation date:

2021-05-30

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus
activeTab
storage
history
bookmarks

Size:

470.00KB

Email:

wu*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 22,789 ▲ 1,298

Other rankings

#2079 in Tools ▼ 1 #293 in term keyword 8 ▼ 58

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Search Tool (AI) (v1.3.0)

318 4.50

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User reviews

Users find the 'Search Tool (AI)' Chrome extension simple, effective, and a great replacement for multiple plugins, especially valuing its right-click search and customization features. Common issues include popup misalignment with many search entries, inconsistent right-click menu presence after browser restart, and occasional problems with icon copying causing corruption warnings. Users also desire backup/restore of configurations and smoother UI on Google search pages. Overall, the extension is well-liked for its simplicity and utility despite minor bugs and missing features.

Pros

Simple and easy to use with essential features that meet users' needs.
Effectively replaces multiple other search-related plugins/extensions, consolidating functions.
Provides convenient right-click search functionality invoked from selected text.
Includes a popup window for search options, enhancing usability for some users.
Allows customization of search engines and displays icons or text for easier identification.

Cons

Popup window layout issues when displaying more than 5 custom search entries, causing misalignment or messy text layout.
Occasional problems with the extension disappearing from right-click menu after Chrome restart, requiring manual reactivation.
Copying custom site icons (PNG) sometimes triggers Chrome warnings about extension corruption, requiring reinstall.
Lack of configuration backup and restore functionality, making it tedious to re-add custom searches on new devices.
On Google search pages, inability to click quick switch options to other search engines is inconvenient.

Recent reviews

目前用着感觉不错的，之前的有这个需求，一直用沙拉代替，谢谢作者，就是大模型不会配置，能不能给个国内的例子，比如通义什么的，直接粘上就用。。。

Fl*****, 2025-05-30

好用一下替代了好几个插件。希望增加个备份恢复配置的功能。最好是webdav备份之类的不然换台电脑自定义的搜索都没了一个个的添加很麻烦

长夜*****, 2025-04-23

popup页面添加超过5个会错位

OK*****, 2025-03-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search Tool (AI) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Search Tool (AI) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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