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Everything you need to know about using AskAI to boost your productivity with AI-powered text actions.
download Installation
AskAI works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and any Chromium-based browser.
- Visit Chrome Web Store
Go to the AskAI Chrome Web Store page
- Click "Add to Chrome"
Click the blue button in the top right corner
- Confirm Installation
Click "Add extension" in the popup dialog
- Pin the Extension
Click the puzzle icon and pin AskAI for quick access
Refresh any open tabs after installation to activate AskAI on those pages.
rocket_launch Quick Start
- Select any text
Highlight text on any webpage by clicking and dragging
- Look for the orb
A glowing orb appears near your selection
- Hover the orb
The radial menu expands showing available actions
- Click an action
Click Explain, Summarize, or any action to get an AI response
touch_app Basic Usage
The Radial Menu
When you hover over the orb, a circular menu expands showing your favorite actions. Each action is represented by an icon. Hover over any icon to see its name, then click to activate.
Result Cards
After clicking an action, a result card appears with the AI response. You can copy the response, read it aloud, or close the card.
Free users get 5 AI actions per day. Read Aloud, Copy, and Search don't count toward your limit.
stars Free Actions
Explain
Get complex topics explained in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Summarize
Transform long articles into concise summaries capturing key points.
Define
Get dictionary definitions with examples and context.
Translate
Translate text to 50+ languages with natural translations.
Grammar Fix
Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors with one click.
Read Aloud
Listen to any text with natural text-to-speech. Unlimited usage.
workspace_premium Pro Actions
Pro users unlock 20+ additional actions:
Text Transformation
- Paraphrase - Reword text while keeping meaning
- Expand - Add more detail and depth
- Simplify - Make text easier to understand
- Formalize - Convert to professional tone
- Bullet Points - Convert to bulleted list
Creative
- Generate Image - Create images from descriptions
- Continue Writing - AI continues your text
- Write Variations - Get 3 alternative versions
Learning
- Teach Me - Step-by-step explanation
- Quiz Me - Generate quiz questions
- Fact Check - Verify claims
Productivity
- Extract Tasks - Find action items
- Draft Email - Create email from text
- Create Citation - APA, MLA, Chicago format
tune Customization
Click the AskAI icon in your toolbar to access settings.
Favorite Actions
Choose which actions appear in your radial menu. You can have up to 7 favorites.
Theme
Choose Light, Dark, or System theme.
Orb Settings
Configure orb position and delay timing.
key Using Your Own API Key
Free users get 5 AI actions per day. For unlimited usage:
- Upgrade to Pro - $5/month for unlimited access
- Use your own API key - Add your OpenAI API key in Settings
Get an OpenAI API key at platform.openai.com/api-keys. Never share your key publicly.
build Troubleshooting
Orb doesn't appear
- Make sure AskAI is enabled in the popup
- Some sites may block extensions - try a different site
- Refresh the page after installing
Daily limit reached
Free users are limited to 5 AI actions per day. Upgrade to Pro or add your own API key for unlimited usage.
Translation not working
Make sure you've set a target language in Settings.
help FAQ
What data does AskAI collect?
AskAI only sends selected text to process. We don't store your text or track browsing. See our Privacy Policy.
How do I cancel Pro?
Go to Settings > Pro and click "Manage Subscription" to cancel through Stripe.
Does AskAI work offline?
AI actions require internet. Read Aloud works offline using browser's text-to-speech.
Need help?
Contact us at support@askaitool.site