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Hey Genie
About Hey Genie
Hey Genie is a Chrome extension that integrates an AI side panel directly into the browser. It allows users to interact with active web pages and uploaded documents using multiple AI models simultaneously. The tool provides context-aware responses by scanning the current webpage, enabling users to ask questions without leaving the page. It supports inline actions such as highlighting text to trigger instant explanations, summaries, or translations. Users can upload and analyze PDFs, spreadsheets, and text files alongside their browsing research. The extension includes a response builder to customize answer length, tone, language, and persona. It also offers a live voice mode for hands-free conversation using built-in speech recognition and native audio streaming. All interactions occur directly between the browser and official AI providers, with no intermediate servers involved.
Key features
- Unified AI side panel integrated into browser
- Context-aware webpage queries
- Inline text selection actions (Explain, Summarize, Translate)
- Document upload and analysis (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, RTF, images)
- Response customization (tone, language, length, persona)
- Live voice mode with speech recognition and audio streaming
- Local file processing with no server storage
- Cross-model comparison and chat history browsing
Use cases
- Researching web pages and documents simultaneously
- Summarizing or translating highlighted text inline
- Hands-free voice interaction with AI models
Pros
- Supports multiple AI models (ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Pi) in a single interface
- Context-aware queries based on active webpage content
- Inline text actions for quick AI responses without opening the side panel
- Local file processing for documents with privacy-focused handling
- Live voice mode for hands-free interaction
Cons
- Requires Chrome browser extension installation
- Free tier limited to 200 daily AI credits
- Pro plan requires subscription for advanced features
- No mobile or non-Chrome support mentioned
Frequently asked questions about Hey Genie
What is Hey Genie?
Hey Genie is a Chrome extension that integrates an AI side panel directly into the browser, allowing users to interact with active web pages and uploaded documents using multiple AI models simultaneously.
Who is Hey Genie suitable for?
Hey Genie suits users who need to research, analyze, or interact with web content and documents without leaving their browser, including students, professionals, and casual users.
How does Hey Genie handle privacy and security?
All communication occurs directly between the browser and official AI providers, with no intermediate servers involved. Queries, page content, and uploaded files are never sent to or stored on developer-owned servers.
Can I use Hey Genie without an account?
Yes, an account is optional. The Free plan allows usage without creating an account, while an account is only required for subscribing to the Pro plan.
What file types does Hey Genie support for document analysis?
Hey Genie supports PDFs, Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), RTF, images, and plain text files for document analysis.
How do I get started with Hey Genie?
Install the Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store, then open the side panel using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Y (or Cmd+Shift+Y on Mac) or by clicking the extension icon.