Dude - AI Browser Assistant
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Competition Submission for Chrome Built-in AI Challenge 2025 Transform your web browsing experience with intelligent AI assistance that respects your privacy! šÆ WHAT'S NEW IN v0.0.2: ā Chrome Web Store compliant (removed unused scripting permission) ā Fixed temporal context in validation (no more false "speculation" flags) ā Auto-translate workaround for Built-in AI language limitations ā Enhanced privacy with minimal 3-permission model š§ KEY FEATURES: ā¢ š Smart Summarization - Extract key points from articles with configurable length, type, and format ā¢ š Multi-Language Translation - Translate to 15+ languages with automatic detection ā¢ ā Content Validation - Check credibility, identify bias, and verify facts with temporal awareness ā¢ āļø Intelligent Rewriting - Improve clarity, adjust tone, and modify complexity ā¢ šÆ Custom Prompts - Execute specialized AI tasks on selected text ā¢ š Voice Output - Listen to results with text-to-speech in multiple languages ā¢ š¾ History & Export - Save important insights and export in JSON/Markdown formats ā¢ š Secure Storage - API keys protected with XOR + Base64 obfuscation š¤ THREE AI PROVIDER OPTIONS: 1. Chrome Built-in AI (Gemini Nano) - Privacy-first, on-device processing. No data leaves your browser! 2. Google Gemini API - Cloud-powered fallback with advanced capabilities (optional) 3. OpenAI-Compatible - Use local LLMs like Ollama, LM Studio for fully offline operation (optional) š AUTO-TRANSLATE FEATURE: Enable automatic translation of all AI results to your preferred language. Built-in AI workaround for English/Spanish/Japanese limitation ensures seamless multilingual workflows! š PRIVACY & SECURITY: ā Local-first processing with Chrome Built-in AI (Gemini Nano) ā No external servers, tracking, or analytics ā API keys securely obfuscated in storage (XOR cipher + Base64) ā Minimal permissions: Only 3 essential permissions (activeTab, storage, sidePanel) ā Open source - full transparency and auditability ā” HOW TO USE: 1. Select text on any webpage (minimum 10 characters) 2. Press Ctrl+Shift+D (Cmd+Shift+D on Mac) or click extension icon 3. Choose AI operation: Summarize, Translate, Validate, Rewrite, or Custom Prompt 4. View results with optional voice output 5. Save to history or export for future reference š§ SETUP OPTIONS: Option A - Chrome Built-in AI (Recommended): ā¢ Enable Chrome AI flags in chrome://flags/ ā¢ Privacy-first with on-device processing ā¢ Note: Output limited to English/Spanish/Japanese (auto-translate workaround active) Option B - Google Gemini API (Cloud): ā¢ Add free API key from Google AI Studio ā¢ Full language support without limitations ā¢ Fallback when Built-in AI unavailable Option C - OpenAI-Compatible (Local LLM): ā¢ Configure local server (Ollama, LM Studio, LocalAI, etc.) ā¢ Fully offline operation ā¢ No API key required for localhost š REQUIREMENTS: ā¢ Chrome 127+ (Chrome Canary or Dev recommended for Built-in AI) ā¢ For Built-in AI: Enable Chrome AI feature flags ā¢ For Gemini: Free API key from Google AI Studio ā¢ For Local LLM: Ollama or similar server running locally š PERFECT FOR: ā¢ Students - Summarize research papers and articles ā¢ Researchers - Analyze and validate information sources ā¢ Content Creators - Rewrite and improve text quality ā¢ Translators - Multi-language content processing ā¢ Anyone dealing with information overload! š VERSION 0.0.2 HIGHLIGHTS: ā¢ Removed unused "scripting" permission (Chrome Web Store compliance) ā¢ Fixed validate function temporal context (current-date awareness) ā¢ Implemented auto-translate workaround for Built-in AI ā¢ Enhanced error handling and user feedback ā¢ Improved security with minimal permission model š OPEN SOURCE: Apache-2.0 License - Full source code available for review and contributions GitHub: https://github.com/bzddbz/dude-open-chrome-browser-extension š¬ SUPPORT: Report issues or request features on GitHub Email: [email protected] If you like my work, buy me a coffee! ā https://buymeacoffee.com/bzddbz --- Built with ā¤ļø for the Chrome Built-in AI Challenge 2025 Privacy-first ā¢ Open Source ā¢ Multi-Provider ā¢ Secure
