Layer

Layer cuts your research time by 40% with AI-powered summarization, information extraction & more. Once you have Layer extension…

Layer: AI-Powered Research Assistant

"Layer" is a powerful Chrome extension that enhances your research efficiency by 40% through AI-driven summarization, precise information extraction, and more. With features like instant key insights, accurate answers with sources, and the ability to navigate complex PDFs, Layer is designed for various research needs including consulting, journalism, and market analysis. It simplifies the information overload, allowing you to capture notes seamlessly and focus on what matters most.
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Extension stats

By: Layer
Users: 598
-42
Rating: 4.33
(6)
Version: 33.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-10)
Creation date: 2023-03-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • sidePanel
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.40M

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Layer cuts your research time by 40% with AI-powered summarization, information extraction & more.

Once you have Layer extension on your Chrome, you can:

  • Extract Key Insights Instantly: Define a research goal and let Layer swiftly pull the key information, highlighting the essential content for you.
  • Precise Answers with Sources: Type your question and Layer delivers the answer, along with the source for quick fact-checking.
  • Insights from Complex PDFs: Let Layer dive into complex reports to extract the insights you need in an instant.
  • Capture Notes with Sources: See something useful? One click and it's saved in your Layer notebook, source and all.

Layer is built for diverse research use cases including strategy consulting research, journalistic investigations, scientific discovery, market analysis, and patent searches.

In a world overflowing with information, we amplify your capabilities to navigate through it.

User reviews

In concept it's a valuable tool. In practice, the browser extension alters your Chrome browser settings to refresh each tab every time you leave it and come back to it. SUPER frustrating. Deleting until this is fixed.

Helped my dev and I go through visual bugs on our website and make notes on new versions of my software! would recommend to teams collaborating on the web
by roman rose, 2023-06-27

Me lleva esta https://web.meetin.space/ pidiendo que instale la extension meetin y no hace nada más! Me parece muy buena la idea.
by Elvis, 2023-04-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Layer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Layer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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