TabGist

AI reader for Web & PDF (uses current tab + extra tabs/files)

Meet TabGist — your FREE AI reader for the web and PDFs. It automatically reads the current tab, lets you add other tabs/files as context, and streams concise, cited answers powered by your free tier Google Gemini. Key features Automatic page reading: works on articles, apps, docs, and PDFs PDF support: robust extraction with pdf.js Add context: include other tabs or upload text files for multi‑source answers Prompt anything: summaries, comparisons, outlines, action lists, extractions Streaming responses: see results as they generate, with markdown rendering Clean UX: compact chips for context, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode Copy and share: one‑click copy of the final answer How it works 1) Open the side panel from the toolbar 2) Add your Gemini API key from AI Studio: Get a key 3) Type a question (e.g., “Summarize key points” or “Compare with tab 2”) and click Ask AI 4) Optionally add more tabs/files to the context before asking Privacy & security Your API key is stored locally via chrome.storage No account or backend required; requests go directly to Google’s Generative Language API No analytics or tracking by default Permissions explained activeTab, tabs, scripting: read the current page to provide context storage: save your API key and settings locally <all_urls>: allow reading content on pages you choose Network access to generativelanguage.googleapis.com to call Gemini Great for Research and reading lists Meeting notes and briefs PDF reports, slide decks, and longer documents Comparing sources and extracting tables/facts What’s new Streaming answers with auto‑scroll Add multiple tabs/files to the context PDF extraction improvements Dark mode polish Support Questions or feedback: open an issue or contact the developer from the extension options.