Explain with ChatGPT

Name: Explain with ChatGPT
Author: Alexbruneau

Right-click highlighted text to get an explanation using ChatGPT.

As of May 2026, Explain with ChatGPT has 2 users in the Developer Tools category.

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1.0

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 24, 2026	—	—	—	1.0
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Permissions: contextMenusstoragescriptingactiveTab
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About

Description:
Explain with ChatGPT is a browser extension that provides instant explanations for highlighted text using OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini. It allows users to quickly get detailed answers without leaving the page.

How to Use:
(initial) Input your OpenAI developer API Key into the extension options.
1. Highlight any text on a webpage.
2. Right-click and select "Explain with ChatGPT" from the menu.
3. A popup will appear with an AI-generated explanation.

Features:
Displays responses in a popup without opening new tabs.
Supports Markdown formatting for improved readability.
Uses GPT-4o-mini with a customizable token limit (default: 1024).
Requires an OpenAI API key, which can be set in the extension options (stored locally).

Requirements:
An OpenAI API key is needed to access the ChatGPT service.
Works with Brave, Chrome, and other Chromium-based browsers.
This extension is useful for students, professionals, and anyone looking for quick explanations without disrupting their workflow.