SideQPT: Stay Curious, Stay on Page

About

✨ What is SideQPT?

SideQPT is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you ask AI-powered questions instantly while browsing.

No more switching tabs.
No more breaking your focus.
Just open SideQPT and get the answer right where you are.

Whether you're reading an article, researching a topic, or exploring something new, SideQPT keeps you in flow.

🚀 Key Features

⚡ Instant Access

Open with keyboard shortcuts
- Windows: Alt + S
- Mac: Option + Shift + S
- Right-click selected text and choose “Ask SideQPT”
Or simply click the extension icon

📖 Ask About Selected Text
Highlight any text on a webpage and instantly ask questions about it.

🧠 AI-Powered Answers
Powered by OpenAI (GPT-4.1 Mini) for fast, high-quality responses.

🕘 Q&A History
Access and manage your last 50 questions and answers.

⚙️ Built-in Settings
Add and manage your API key directly from the extension popup.

🔒 Security & Privacy

Your data stays yours.
- Encrypted Storage: API key is encrypted using AES-GCM.
- Local Only: Stored securely in chrome.storage.local.
- No Backend Server: Requests go directly from your browser to OpenAI.
- No tracking. No analytics. No data collection.

* SideQPT does not store, collect, or transmit your browsing data to any third-party server.

🛠 How It Works
1. Install the extension
2. Add your OpenAI API key in Settings
3. Select text or open the popup
4. Ask your question
5. Get instant AI-powered answers — without leaving the page