BasicGPT: Page & Doc Analyzer, CSV, TTS & Podcast

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• Apr 16, 2026
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  # BasicGPT: Private AI Suite for Web, Documents, Data & Voice
  
  ## Short Description
  Local AI for pages, PDF, DOCX, CSV, voice, and podcasts. Generate editable podcast scripts, customize host voices, and render/download audio fully on-device.
  
  ## Full Description
  
  BasicGPT is a privacy-first, local AI browser assistant for Chrome. Analyze web pages, professional documents, and CSV files, convert text into speech, and generate polished podcast scripts with custom host voices, all running entirely on your device with WebGPU acceleration. No cloud APIs, no tracking, and no data leakage.
  
  ### 🚀 Six Powerful Workflows
  
  **1. PageAI**
  * **Instant Insights:** Summarize web pages and extract key points in one click.
  * **Contextual Chat:** Chat directly with the page content for deeper Q&A.
  
  **2. DocumentAI**
  * **Native Support:** Upload PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files.
  * **Knowledge Retrieval:** Query complex reports and legal papers with precision.
  
  **3. PodcastAI ⭐ *NEW***
  * **Script-First Generation:** Turn pages or documents into structured podcast scripts.
  * **Edit Before Render:** Modify lines directly in the generated script before creating audio.
  * **Custom Host Voices:** Assign different voices to Host A and Host B with built-in conflict protection.
  * **Portable Workflow:** Import/export podcast script JSON and render/download WAV anytime.
  
  **4. VoiceAI**
  * **Text-to-Speech Studio:** Convert documents (PDF, DOCX, MD) or typed text into high-quality audio.
  * **One-Click Read from Analysis:** Launch VoiceAI directly from PageAI page info and summary results.
  * **Streaming + WAV Export:** Start playback quickly with chunked synthesis and create downloadable WAV output.
  * **Tab-Aware Session State:** Voice text and uploaded document context persist per tab for smoother switching.
  * **Private Synthesis:** All voice generation happens locally—your voice data never leaves your machine.
  
  **5. RowAI**
  * **Batch Processing:** Run AI actions across CSV rows and export the results.
  
  **6. PromptAI**
  * **Template Library:** Design and save custom AI prompts to reuse across all workflows.
  
  ### 🧠 Curated Model Library
  * **Llama 3.2 3B (Fast & Smart):** Default model for speed/quality balance.
  * **Qwen 2.5 7B (Pro Max):** Highest quality for complex reasoning.
  * **Local TTS Engine:** High-fidelity voice synthesis optimized for your device.
  
  ### ✨ Key Features
  * **Multi-Format Export:** Copy results, export to Markdown/Obsidian, or download as **Audio**.
  * **Right-Click Integration:** Send any selected text directly to PageAI or VoiceAI.
  * **Model Controls in Settings:** Keep VoiceAI model warm for faster startup or delete cached model files.
  * **Editable Podcast Scripts:** Fine-tune podcast lines before rendering for better quality and control.
  * **Per-Host Voice Personalization:** Select distinct voices for each podcast host.
  * **Podcast Script Portability:** Download and import script JSON for iteration and reuse.
  * **Performance Mode:** Optimized for WebGPU to ensure smooth inference even on lighter devices.
  * **Offline Capable:** Works anywhere once the initial models are downloaded.
  
  ### 🔒 Privacy & Security
  * **100% Local Inference:** No data is sent to external servers for analysis or voice synthesis.
  * **No Telemetry:** We don't track what you read, what you write, or what you listen to.
  
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  ## 🆕 v3.7.0 Release Highlights: PodcastAI Studio Update
  
  🎙️ **PodcastAI Core Experience**
  * **Create Podcast from Existing Workflows:** Launch PodcastAI directly from page and summary contexts.
  * **Editable Script Workflow:** Edit generated podcast lines before rendering audio.
  * **Host Voice Customization:** Configure separate voices for Host A and Host B.
  * **Integrated Playback Controls:** Unified Play + Settings control with inline voice options.
  * **Script Portability:** Import/export podcast script JSON for repeatable production.
  
  🧩 **Podcast Quality & Flow Improvements**
  * **Better Conversational Structure:** Improved planning and refinement for more natural host dialogue.
  * **Long-Document Coverage:** Chapterized generation path for large inputs with final master-script assembly.
  * **Stable Render Pipeline:** Improved progress and rendering flow from script to downloadable WAV.
  
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  ## 🆕 v3.6.0 Release Highlights: VoiceAI Maturity Update
  
  🚀 **VoiceAI Core Experience**
  * **Document-to-Audio:** Transform PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files into listenable content.
  * **Built-in Playback:** New integrated audio player with speed controls.
  * **Downloadable Speech:** Save your AI-generated audio for your phone or car.
  
  ⚙️ **VoiceAI Reliability & UX Enhancements**
  * **Offscreen Worker Pipeline:** Non-blocking synthesis path for more stable long-form generation.
  * **Live Chunk Progress:** Visible synthesis progress during playback and WAV generation.
  * **Read Anywhere in Workflow:** “Read with VoiceAI” actions added to page details and analysis summary.
  * **Voice State Persistence:** Voice text and uploaded-doc metadata now persist safely with tab-aware state.
  * **Voice Model Management:** Configure Keep Warm and clear voice model cache from Settings.
  
  📄 **DocumentAI in v3.6.0**
  * Native support for professional PDF and Word (.docx) files.
  * Deep-document chat for research papers and legal analysis.
  
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  **Analyze privately. Edit precisely. Publish podcast-ready audio locally.**
  
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  Checkout the blogs here: https://basicgpt.blogspot.com/2026/03/beyond-cloud-private-ai-with-basicgpt.html

  # BasicGPT: Private AI Suite for Web, Documents, Data & Voice
  
  ## Short Description
  Local AI for chat, pages, PDF, DOCX, CSV, voice, and podcasts. Persistent local chat, editable podcast scripts, and on-device audio rendering.
  
  ## Full Description
  BasicGPT is a privacy-first, local AI assistant for Chrome. It enables persistent local chat, web page analysis, professional document and CSV processing, text-to-speech, and structured podcast generation with custom host voices. Everything runs on your hardware via WebGPU acceleration. No cloud APIs, no tracking, and no data leaving your machine.
  
  ### 🚀 Seven Core Workflows
  
  **1. ChatAI**
  * **Persistent Workspace:** Keep chat threads across sessions with full local storage.
  * **History Control:** Open full-screen chat history, switch threads quickly, and remove specific threads when needed.
  * **Per-Chat Model Lock:** Assign a model to each chat thread with local availability visibility.
  
  **2. PageAI**
  * **Instant Insights:** Summarize web pages and extract key points with one click.
  * **Contextual Chat:** Engage in direct Q&A with on-page content for deeper understanding.
  
  **3. DocumentAI**
  * **Native Support:** Process PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files locally.
  * **Knowledge Retrieval:** Query complex reports and legal papers with pinpoint precision.
  
  **4. PodcastAI**
  * **Script-First Generation:** Transform pages or documents into structured podcast scripts.
  * **Precision Editing:** Modify lines directly in the generated script before final audio rendering.
  * **Custom Host Voices:** Assign distinct voices to Host A and Host B with automated conflict protection.
  * **Portable Workflow:** Import/export script JSON and render/download WAV files at your convenience.
  
  **5. VoiceAI**
  * **Text-to-Speech Studio:** Convert documents or typed text into clear audio synthesis.
  * **Integrated Analysis:** Launch VoiceAI directly from PageAI summaries or analysis results.
  * **Streaming + WAV Export:** Immediate playback with chunked synthesis and high-quality WAV output.
  * **Tab-Aware Persistence:** Document context and voice text persist across tabs for a seamless workflow.
  * **Private Synthesis:** All voice generation occurs locally, keeping your data entirely secure.
  
  **6. RowAI**
  * **Batch Processing:** Execute AI actions across CSV rows and export the transformed data.
  
  **7. PromptAI**
  * **Template Library:** Design and save custom AI prompt templates for use across all workflows.
  
  ### 🧠 Curated Model Library
  * **Llama 3.2 3B (Standard):** Balanced performance for speed and quality.
  * **Qwen 2.5 7B (Advanced):** Optimized for complex reasoning and deep technical analysis.
  * **Local TTS Engine:** High-fidelity voice synthesis optimized for on-device execution.
  
  ### ✨ Key Features
  * **Multi-Format Export:** Copy results, export to Markdown/Obsidian, or download as Audio.
  * **Context Menu Integration:** Send selected text directly to PageAI or VoiceAI workflows.
  * **Model Management:** Control model caching and "Keep Warm" settings for faster initialization.
  * **WebGPU Optimization:** Engineered for smooth inference on both workstations and mobile devices.
  * **Offline Functionality:** Complete all tasks without an internet connection after initial model setup.
  
  ### 🔒 Privacy & Security
  * **Zero-Data Leakage:** 100% local inference ensures no data is sent to external servers.
  * **No Telemetry:** Your reading habits, writing, and audio generation remain strictly private.
  
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  ### v3.9.0 Release Highlights: ChatAI Workspace
  * **ChatAI Workflow Added:** Dedicated local chat workspace integrated into the workflow home screen.
  * **Persistent Thread History:** Session-safe chat history with full-screen history management.
  * **Per-Thread Controls:** Delete specific chat threads and keep history cleaner by skipping empty-chat persistence.
  * **Model Lock per Chat:** Each thread can use its own selected model with availability-aware settings.
  
  ### v3.8.0 Release Highlights: Improved PodcastAI Editor
  * Refined UX for the Edit Script feature in PodcastAI.
  * General stability improvements and bug fixes.
  
  ### v3.7.0 Release Highlights: PodcastAI Studio Updates
  * **Workflow Integration:** Launch PodcastAI directly from existing page summaries.
  * **Script Customization:** Enhanced controls for separate host voices and playback settings.
  * **Natural Dialogue:** Improved conversational structuring for more realistic host interactions.
  
  ### v3.6.0 Release Highlights: VoiceAI & DocumentAI
  * **Document-to-Audio:** Transform PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files into listenable content.
  * **Stability:** Implemented Offscreen Worker pipeline for stable, long-form synthesis.
  * **Native Document Support:** Deep-document chat for professional research and legal analysis.
  
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  **Analyze privately. Edit precisely. Generate audio locally.**
  
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