# Local AI helper

> In short, AIs are not allowed to access all content. But you, as a user, can. This tool helps you with tasks such as summarising current tab. Read this - it is mportant: https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/blob/main/ff.md

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/local-ai-helper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/local-ai-helper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `local-ai-helper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ivo Stoykov
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support,tabs
- **Daily users:** 4
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.29.74
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2024-07-07
- **Size:** 207 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/local-ai-helper/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/issues](https://github.com/ivostoykov/localAI/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/local-ai-helper/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/local-ai-helper/privacy/)

## Description

What is LocalAI?
LocalAI is designed to bridge the gap where traditional tools fall short—offering access to web content, local files, and on-the-go resource fetching.

Why use it?
If you value privacy but still want the power of LLMs, LocalAI is for you. There’s no need to install applications, deal with configurations, or handle version compatibility issues. It works seamlessly with Chrome, Firefox, and their derivatives.

Key Benefits:
Local Control: Your data stays on your device—no sharing or storing of your actions. You control what to keep or delete.
Task Assistance: Need summaries or quick insights? LocalAI helps with tasks using the information in your active tab.
Custom Prompts: Create, store, and execute your own prompts locally for a personalised experience.
External Hooks: Enhance functionality by integrating your own solutions and resources.
What do you need to use it?
You’ll need enough hardware power, preferably with a GPU.

A local AI tool—these are easy to set up, usually just download and run:

LM Studio
Ollama
Mozilla LlamaFile
And the browser extension.

It’s easy—give it a try and let us know your thoughts!

## Rankings

- #49,546 — Overall
- #14 — ai study helper

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `scripting`
- `webRequest`

### Host permissions

- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/local-ai-helper)