Explain AI - Explain anything in its context

Explains the selected text based on the context it's mentioned in.
What is Explain AI - Explain anything in its context?
Explain AI is a minimalist Chrome extension that explains selected text based on the context it's mentioned in. It uses AI to provide the meaning of words, phrases, abbreviations, technical terms, and even foreign languages. With Explain AI, you can get contextual explanations without leaving the page, saving time and avoiding distractions. It supports various ways of activation and allows customization of the context length. Some limitations exist, but future updates aim to address them. Happy browsing!

Extension stats

Users: 950 ▼ -12
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-03)
Creation date: 2023-06-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 text in context
  • Time-saving tool that reduces the need for separate searches
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Versatile, supporting various types of content like phrases and foreign languages
  • Great for learning and expanding vocabulary
Cons
  • Lacks a dark mode for better usability
  • Issues with text selection not always working properly, particularly on Gmail
  • Limitations on the number of explanations for free users
  • No option for text-to-speech audio alongside explanations
  • Requests for features like connecting to personal OpenAI accounts and markdown support
Most mentioned
  • Need for UI improvement
  • Dark mode requested
  • Free tier limitations
  • Great for learning and understanding context
  • Issues with text selection functionality
Recent reviews
this is better option instead do separate search . Need some UI improvement. Perfect.
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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