LLM Sidebar with Context

Simple, context-aware AI sidebar for Chrome, Edge, Brave & Vivaldi. Free and open source.

As of June 2026, LLM Sidebar with Context has 70 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Productivity category.

Usersup 268.4 percent+268.4%
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Ratingno change0%
5.00
3 reviews
Reviewsup 50.0 percent+50.0%
3
Version
1.2
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 2 version updates.

History

11 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 4, 2026.

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Changelog

  • May 23, 2026
    description
    LLM SIDEBAR: A CONTEXT-AWARE AI COMPANION
    
    LLM Sidebar with Context brings the power of AI directly into your browsing workflow. Research, summarize, and analyze multiple sources simultaneously—all from a single side panel.
    
    --- REAL-WORLD USE CASES ---
    
    * COOKING & LIFESTYLE: Instantly extract recipes from a cooking video on Youtube.
    * ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL: Review your homework or analyze drafts directly in a Google Doc.
    * CODING & DEVELOPMENT: Get real-time help with coding in your python notebooks or technical documentation.
    * SMART SHOPPING: Pin and compare products across multiple shopping websites to find the best fit for you.
    
    --- KEY CAPABILITIES ---
    
    * INTELLIGENT CONTEXT PINNING: Don't just chat with one page. Pin up to 6 open tabs to use their collective data as context for your prompts.
    * DYNAMIC BROWSING: Toggle the "Share Current Tab" icon to automatically include whichever page you are currently viewing in the conversation.
    * SPECIALIZED EXTRACTION: Native strategies for high-fidelity content extraction from YouTube, Google Docs, and standard web pages.
    
    --- PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE ---
    
    * YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Decide exactly which tabs get shared with the AI
    * NO MIDDLEMAN: This extension runs entirely in your browser. Your prompts are sent directly to the Google Gemini API with no middle-man servers.
    * LOCAL-FIRST STORAGE: Your API key and chat history are stored securely in your browser's storage.
    * OPEN SOURCE: Fully transparent and licensed under Apache 2.0. View or audit the code at: https://github.com/google/llm-sidebar-with-context
    
    --- SUPPORTED MODELS ---
    
    Supports the latest Gemini models for maximum flexibility:
    * Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (Preview)
    * Gemini 3.0 Flash (Preview)
    * Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash
    
    --- IMPORTANT NOTES ---
    
    * BYO KEY: A Google Gemini API key is required (available for free at Google AI Studio).
    * DISCLAIMER: This is an open-source community project and is NOT an official Google product. Google specifically disclaims all warranties regarding its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
    
    --- GETTING STARTED ---
    
    1. INSTALL the extension.
    2. PASTE your API Key in the settings panel.
    3. PIN your context and start prompting!
    LLM SIDEBAR: A CONTEXT-AWARE AI COMPANION
    
    LLM Sidebar with Context brings the power of AI directly into your browsing workflow. Research, summarize, and analyze multiple sources simultaneously—all from a single side panel.
    
    --- REAL-WORLD USE CASES ---
    
    * COOKING & LIFESTYLE: Instantly extract recipes from a cooking video on Youtube.
    * ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL: Review your homework or analyze drafts directly in a Google Doc.
    * CODING & DEVELOPMENT: Get real-time help with coding in your python notebooks or technical documentation.
    * SMART SHOPPING: Pin and compare products across multiple shopping websites to find the best fit for you.
    
    --- KEY CAPABILITIES ---
    
    * INTELLIGENT CONTEXT PINNING: Don't just chat with one page. Pin up to 6 open tabs to use their collective data as context for your prompts.
    * DYNAMIC BROWSING: Toggle the "Share Current Tab" icon to automatically include whichever page you are currently viewing in the conversation.
    * SPECIALIZED EXTRACTION: Native strategies for high-fidelity content extraction from YouTube, Google Docs, and standard web pages.
    
    --- PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE ---
    
    * YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Decide exactly which tabs get shared with the AI
    * NO MIDDLEMAN: This extension runs entirely in your browser. Your prompts are sent directly to the Google Gemini API with no middle-man servers.
    * LOCAL-FIRST STORAGE: Your API key and chat history are stored securely in your browser's storage.
    * OPEN SOURCE: Fully transparent and licensed under Apache 2.0. View or audit the code at: https://github.com/google/llm-sidebar-with-context
    
    --- SUPPORTED MODELS ---
    
    Supports the latest Gemini models for maximum flexibility:
    * Gemini 3.5 Flash
    * Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite
    * Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash
    
    --- IMPORTANT NOTES ---
    
    * BYO KEY: A Google Gemini API key is required (available for free at Google AI Studio).
    * DISCLAIMER: This is an open-source community project and is NOT an official Google product. Google specifically disclaims all warranties regarding its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
    
    --- GETTING STARTED ---
    
    1. INSTALL the extension.
    2. PASTE your API Key in the settings panel.
    3. PIN your context and start prompting!
  • Apr 18, 2026
    description
    LLM SIDEBAR: A CONTEXT-AWARE AI COMPANION
    
    LLM Sidebar with Context brings the power of AI directly into your browsing workflow. Research, summarize, and analyze multiple sources simultaneously—all from a single side panel.
    
    --- REAL-WORLD USE CASES ---
    
    * COOKING & LIFESTYLE: Instantly extract recipes from a cooking video on Youtube.
    * ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL: Review your homework or analyze drafts directly in a Google Doc.
    * CODING & DEVELOPMENT: Get real-time help with coding in your python notebooks or technical documentation.
    * SMART SHOPPING: Pin and compare products across multiple shopping websites to find the best fit for you.
    
    --- KEY CAPABILITIES ---
    
    * INTELLIGENT CONTEXT PINNING: Don't just chat with one page. Pin up to 6 open tabs to use their collective data as context for your prompts.
    * DYNAMIC BROWSING: Toggle the "Share Current Tab" icon to automatically include whichever page you are currently viewing in the conversation.
    * SPECIALIZED EXTRACTION: Native strategies for high-fidelity content extraction from YouTube, Google Docs, and standard web pages.
    
    --- PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE ---
    
    * YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Decide exactly which tabs get shared with the AI
    * NO MIDDLEMAN: This extension runs entirely in your browser. Your prompts are sent directly to the Google Gemini API with no middle-man servers.
    * LOCAL-FIRST STORAGE: Your API key and chat history are stored securely in your browser's storage.
    * OPEN SOURCE: Fully transparent and licensed under Apache 2.0. View or audit the code at: https://github.com/google/llm-sidebar-with-context
    
    --- SUPPORTED MODELS ---
    
    Supports the latest Gemini models for maximum flexibility:
    * Gemini 3 Flash (Preview)
    * Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, and Flash Lite
    
    --- IMPORTANT NOTES ---
    
    * BYO KEY: A Google Gemini API key is required (available for free at Google AI Studio).
    * DISCLAIMER: This is an open-source community project and is NOT an official Google product. Google specifically disclaims all warranties regarding its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
    
    --- GETTING STARTED ---
    
    1. INSTALL the extension.
    2. PASTE your API Key in the settings panel.
    3. PIN your context and start prompting!
    LLM SIDEBAR: A CONTEXT-AWARE AI COMPANION
    
    LLM Sidebar with Context brings the power of AI directly into your browsing workflow. Research, summarize, and analyze multiple sources simultaneously—all from a single side panel.
    
    --- REAL-WORLD USE CASES ---
    
    * COOKING & LIFESTYLE: Instantly extract recipes from a cooking video on Youtube.
    * ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL: Review your homework or analyze drafts directly in a Google Doc.
    * CODING & DEVELOPMENT: Get real-time help with coding in your python notebooks or technical documentation.
    * SMART SHOPPING: Pin and compare products across multiple shopping websites to find the best fit for you.
    
    --- KEY CAPABILITIES ---
    
    * INTELLIGENT CONTEXT PINNING: Don't just chat with one page. Pin up to 6 open tabs to use their collective data as context for your prompts.
    * DYNAMIC BROWSING: Toggle the "Share Current Tab" icon to automatically include whichever page you are currently viewing in the conversation.
    * SPECIALIZED EXTRACTION: Native strategies for high-fidelity content extraction from YouTube, Google Docs, and standard web pages.
    
    --- PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE ---
    
    * YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Decide exactly which tabs get shared with the AI
    * NO MIDDLEMAN: This extension runs entirely in your browser. Your prompts are sent directly to the Google Gemini API with no middle-man servers.
    * LOCAL-FIRST STORAGE: Your API key and chat history are stored securely in your browser's storage.
    * OPEN SOURCE: Fully transparent and licensed under Apache 2.0. View or audit the code at: https://github.com/google/llm-sidebar-with-context
    
    --- SUPPORTED MODELS ---
    
    Supports the latest Gemini models for maximum flexibility:
    * Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (Preview)
    * Gemini 3.0 Flash (Preview)
    * Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash
    
    --- IMPORTANT NOTES ---
    
    * BYO KEY: A Google Gemini API key is required (available for free at Google AI Studio).
    * DISCLAIMER: This is an open-source community project and is NOT an official Google product. Google specifically disclaims all warranties regarding its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
    
    --- GETTING STARTED ---
    
    1. INSTALL the extension.
    2. PASTE your API Key in the settings panel.
    3. PIN your context and start prompting!

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabscriptingstoragetabssidePanel
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

LLM SIDEBAR: A CONTEXT-AWARE AI COMPANION

LLM Sidebar with Context brings the power of AI directly into your browsing workflow. Research, summarize, and analyze multiple sources simultaneously—all from a single side panel.

--- REAL-WORLD USE CASES ---

* COOKING & LIFESTYLE: Instantly extract recipes from a cooking video on Youtube.
* ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL: Review your homework or analyze drafts directly in a Google Doc.
* CODING & DEVELOPMENT: Get real-time help with coding in your python notebooks or technical documentation.
* SMART SHOPPING: Pin and compare products across multiple shopping websites to find the best fit for you.

--- KEY CAPABILITIES ---

* INTELLIGENT CONTEXT PINNING: Don't just chat with one page. Pin up to 6 open tabs to use their collective data as context for your prompts.
* DYNAMIC BROWSING: Toggle the "Share Current Tab" icon to automatically include whichever page you are currently viewing in the conversation.
* SPECIALIZED EXTRACTION: Native strategies for high-fidelity content extraction from YouTube, Google Docs, and standard web pages.

--- PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE ---

* YOU IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: Decide exactly which tabs get shared with the AI
* NO MIDDLEMAN: This extension runs entirely in your browser. Your prompts are sent directly to the Google Gemini API with no middle-man servers.
* LOCAL-FIRST STORAGE: Your API key and chat history are stored securely in your browser's storage.
* OPEN SOURCE: Fully transparent and licensed under Apache 2.0. View or audit the code at: https://github.com/google/llm-sidebar-with-context

--- SUPPORTED MODELS ---

Supports the latest Gemini models for maximum flexibility:
* Gemini 3.5 Flash
* Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite
* Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash

--- IMPORTANT NOTES ---

* BYO KEY: A Google Gemini API key is required (available for free at Google AI Studio).
* DISCLAIMER: This is an open-source community project and is NOT an official Google product. Google specifically disclaims all warranties regarding its quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

--- GETTING STARTED ---

1. INSTALL the extension.
2. PASTE your API Key in the settings panel.
3. PIN your context and start prompting!

Technical

Version
1.2
Manifest
V3
Size
125KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
hecgmgkofmopdcjlbaegcaanaadhomhb
Developer ID
u45dadd1911848b438ebca36ca1a161d5
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Feb 14, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
May 22, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 12, 2026
Website

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