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Insight AI - Article Summarizer

This is a Chrome extension that uses Google's Gemini API to summarize any article into brief, detailed, or bullet point formats.

Features

  • Multiple Summary Formats: Choose from brief, detailed, or bullet point summaries
  • One-Click Summarization: Get instant summaries with a single click
  • Smart Text Extraction: Automatically extracts main content from any article
  • Copy to Clipboard: Easily copy summaries for sharing or note-taking
  • Dark Theme: Easy on the eyes with a modern dark interface
  • Secure: Your API key is stored locally in Chrome storage

Installation

Method: Manual Installation

  1. Download or clone this repository
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top-right corner
  4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
  5. The extension will appear in your toolbar

Setup

Getting Your Gemini API Key

  1. Visit Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Click "Create API Key"
  4. Copy your new API key

Configuring the Extension

  1. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
  2. Click the gear icon (⚙️) to open settings
  3. Paste your Gemini API key in the input field
  4. Click "Save Settings"

How to Use

  1. Navigate to any article or webpage you want to summarize
  2. Click the Insight AI extension icon in your toolbar
  3. Select your preferred summary type:
    • Brief: 2-3 sentence overview
    • Detailed: Comprehensive summary with key points
    • Bullet Points: 5-7 key takeaways in list format
  4. Click "Summarize" to generate the summary
  5. Use the "Copy" button to save the summary to your clipboard

Use Cases

  • Students: Quickly summarize research papers and articles
  • Professionals: Stay updated with industry news during busy schedules
  • Researchers: Extract key points from academic papers
  • Content Creators: Get inspiration and understand trending topics
  • Casual Readers: Save time on long-form content

Technical Details

  • AI Model: Google Gemini 2.0 Flash
  • API: Google Generative AI API
  • Storage: Chrome Extension Storage API
  • Content Scripts: For intelligent text extraction
  • Security: All processing happens locally, no data stored on external servers

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