Explain AI - Explain anything in its context

Explains the selected text based on the context it's mentioned in.

Explain AI - Your Contextual AI Companion

Explain AI - Explain anything in its context is an innovative Chrome extension designed to give users precise explanations for highlighted text based on its contextual usage. Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals, it allows users to quickly grasp unfamiliar terms, technical jargon, and foreign languages without the distraction of searching online. By minimizing the need for additional tabs and streamlining the learning process, Explain AI enhances comprehension and focus while saving valuable time.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.61
(28)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-03)
Creation date: 2023-06-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • sidePanel
  • identity
Host permissions:
  • https://cbd-backend-iawspfb2ha-uw.a.run.ap/
Size: 1.44M

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Extension summary

This is your AI reading companion. Highlight any text and it will give you the full explanation within the context. You can also ask also clarifying questions.

Explain AI works with single words, phrases, abbreviations, technical terms and even foreign languages.

Benefits: 🎯 Accurate: Uses the context to give explanations that are precise. ⏳ Saves time: No need to sift through links in a Google search. You will save at least 5 minutes per lookup, adding up to one hour per day. 💡 Enhances understanding: Don’t skip unfamiliar terms. One click with Explain AI adds clarity to readings and enhances understanding. 🧘 Stay focused: Minimize distractions and stay focused on your page. No need to open new tabs to search.

Explain AI is perfect for learners (students, researchers, journalists, programmers .. etc).

How to use it?

  1. Highlight the text you would like to understand.
  2. Do one of the following actions:
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps understand context of words and phrases, saving time on searches
  • User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • Effective in providing explanations for various languages and technical terms
  • Minimalist design that integrates well with browsing
  • Valuable tool for writers and researchers
Cons
  • Requires signing in frequently, which can be bothersome
  • Limited free usage, leading to frustration among users
  • Lack of dark mode, making it hard on the eyes
  • Issues with text selection not functioning properly on certain platforms (like Gmail)
  • No text-to-speech functionality available
Most mentioned
  • Request for dark mode
  • Frequent sign-in requirement
  • Desire for more language support and customizable settings
  • Questions regarding the free vs paid version
  • Appreciation for context-based explanations
User reviews
this is better option instead do separate search . Need some UI improvement. Perfect. ** Its being asked to sign in every time of reopening Chrome
by TC 4242, 2024-10-29

by oyin, 2024-10-07

Would be a real game-changer if you had text-to-speech audio to go along with the explanations.
by abcdefg, 2024-09-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Explain AI - Explain anything in its context requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Explain AI - Explain anything in its context has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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