SnapAI: Sidebar for Claude

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SnapAI — Your AI Sidebar for Every Web Page

SnapAI brings the power of Claude AI directly into your browser as a sleek sidebar. Summarize articles, translate text, explain complex content, correct grammar, or rewrite paragraphs — all without leaving the page you're on.

SnapAI is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.

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WHY SNAPAI?

→ Instant page analysis: Toggle "Read page" and the AI reads the full content of any webpage to answer your questions contextually.
→ Right-click quick actions: Select any text, right-click, and choose Summarize, Translate, Explain, Correct, or Rewrite — instant AI-powered results.
→ Privacy-first (BYOK): Bring Your Own Key. Your API key stays in your browser and is never sent anywhere except the AI provider's API. No middleman, no account, no tracking.
→ Lightweight & fast: Built as a sidebar — no new tabs, no popups, no bloat. It's always there when you need it.

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FEATURES

• AI sidebar — Chat with your AI assistant while browsing any website
• Page context reading — The AI analyzes the full page content to give relevant answers
• Right-click context menu — Select text → right-click → instant AI action
• Quick actions — Summarize, Translate, Explain, Correct, Rewrite, or Ask freely
• Markdown rendering — Beautiful responses with syntax highlighting and copy buttons
• Conversation export — Save your chats as .md or .txt files
• Model selection — Choose between Haiku (fast & cheap) and Sonnet (balanced)
• Token counter — Track your estimated usage and cost in real time
• Dark theme — Easy on the eyes, designed for focus
• Keyboard shortcut — Alt+S to open the sidebar instantly
• Bilingual — Full English and French interface

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HOW IT WORKS

1. Install SnapAI and click the extension icon (or press Alt+S)
2. Enter your Anthropic API key in Settings (get one at console.anthropic.com)
3. Start chatting, or toggle "Read page" to analyze the current page
4. Select text on any page → right-click → choose an action for instant results

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PRIVACY & SECURITY

SnapAI collects zero data. Your API key is stored locally using Chrome's storage API and is only sent to Anthropic's official API (api.anthropic.com). Page content is extracted locally and never stored or transmitted to any third party. No analytics, no telemetry, no cookies. Open and transparent.

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USE CASES

• Students: Summarize research papers, explain complex concepts, translate foreign sources
• Writers: Rewrite paragraphs, correct grammar, improve clarity
• Developers: Explain code snippets, translate documentation, get quick answers
• Professionals: Analyze reports, summarize long emails, draft responses
• Researchers: Extract key points from articles, compare information across pages
• Language learners: Instant translation and explanation of any text on the web

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PRICING

SnapAI is currently free. You only pay for your own Anthropic API usage (BYOK — Bring Your Own Key). With the default Haiku model, typical usage costs less than $0.01 per conversation. You control your spending — no hidden fees.

Premium features may be introduced in the future. Early users will benefit from the best conditions.

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PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

• activeTab — To read the current page when you toggle "Read page"
• storage — To save your API key and conversation locally
• contextMenus — To add right-click quick actions
• scripting — To extract page content for context

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GETTING STARTED

You need an Anthropic API key to use SnapAI. Create one at console.anthropic.com (pay-as-you-go pricing). SnapAI works with Claude Haiku and Claude Sonnet models.

Questions or feedback? Contact us at [email protected]