Ask Gene - AI Assistant
Your Ultimate Web AI Assistant. Answers tough questions. Solves problems. Searches smartly. Use it anywhere.
As of June 2026, Ask Gene - AI Assistant has 10,000 users and a 4.65/5 rating from 66 reviews in the Productivity category.
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1.1.99
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 12 version updates, changed permissions.
History
16 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 60 | 1.1.08 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 60 | 1.1.13 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.61 | 59 | 1.1.14 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.61 | 59 | 1.1.20 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 61 | 1.1.24 |
| May 1, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 61 | 1.1.26 |
| May 7, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 61 | 1.1.38 |
| May 11, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.62 | 61 | 1.1.45 |
| May 14, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.63 | 62 | 1.1.51 |
| May 18, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.63 | 62 | 1.1.57 |
| May 23, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.63 | 63 | 1.1.58 |
| May 27, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.64 | 64 | 1.1.64 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.65 | 65 | 1.1.73 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.65 | 65 | 1.1.78 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.65 | 66 | 1.1.86 |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 10.0K | 4.65 | 65 | 1.1.88 |
| Now | 10.0K | 4.65 | 66 | 1.1.99 |
Changelog
- Jun 21, 2026description
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.8, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.8, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Reference the page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer— to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search — Open any Google Doc and reference it directly, or just highlight text and let Gene help you write, edit, or explain. ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
- Jun 6, 2026description
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.8, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
- May 11, 2026description
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
- May 1, 2026permissions
activeTab, contextMenus, tabs, identity, scripting, storage, idle, webNavigation, webRequest, sidePanel
activeTab, contextMenus, tabs, identity, scripting, storage, idle, webNavigation, webRequest, sidePanel, alarms
- Apr 16, 2026description
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.1 and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
- Apr 1, 2026description
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.1 and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 💸 Is Gene free to use? Yes, it's absolutely free. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.1 and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Type "/webpage" to reference page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer—use "/webpage" or "/pdf" to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search: Freely open any Google Docs and use highlight or "/webpage" or "/docs" feature! ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and use "/webpage" or "/video" feature and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
- Apr 1, 2026short_description
Your Ultimate Web AI Assistant. Answers tough questions. Solves problems. Searches smartly. Use it anywhere. Totally free.
Your Ultimate Web AI Assistant. Answers tough questions. Solves problems. Searches smartly. Use it anywhere.
- Apr 1, 2026permissions
activeTab, contextMenus, tabs, scripting, storage, idle, webNavigation, webRequest, sidePanel
activeTab, contextMenus, tabs, identity, scripting, storage, idle, webNavigation, webRequest, sidePanel
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- activeTabcontextMenustabsidentityscriptingstorageidlewebNavigationwebRequestsidePanelalarms
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🆕👉 Try out the new Notes feature! You may save your AI searches now to Gene Notes! Create new notes and save AI responses to a particular note - that way you can always go back to it as a reference! 🚀 Gene is your all-in-one AI assistant powered by GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.8, and DeepSeek-V3. Hit Ctrl + Q, and you’re ready to go! Gene helps you search, read, write, translate, and much more—all in one place. Key Features: 💬 AI Chat ✨ Chat with the latest ChatGPT model seamlessly across any webpage. 🧵 Doesn't matter the length of that document—just ask away! 🌐 Real-Time Data Access 📡 Get up-to-date information from the web including news, markets, sports, and trending topics in real time. Chat & Summarize 📚 Webpage Summaries: Reference the page and get concise summaries of long articles without having to read everything. 🖍️ Highlight & Learn: Select any text on a webpage, and Gene will answer your questions right away. 📄 PDF Search: Freely open any PDF—whether online or from your computer— to reference the whole doc, or highlight any text, right-click, and ask Gene! (Note: Make sure "Allow access to file URLs" is turned on before use) 📑 Google Docs Search — Open any Google Doc and reference it directly, or just highlight text and let Gene help you write, edit, or explain. ▶️ Youtube Video Search: Freely open any Youtube video and ask anything on that video! [◉°] Screenshot: Click the screenshot button, highlight anything on a webpage, and ask questions on it. This is useful for a picture or chart! It is also great for data analysis! Smart Search 🧠 Search Agent: Ask a question, and Gene will intelligently search the web, review the results, and deliver an accurate answer using multiple keywords. Write with AI 📝 Write Agent: Share a topic, and Gene will create structured outlines with detailed content and references. ✏️ Content Assistant: Provide a prompt, and we’ll turn it into polished, well-written content for you. Instant Translation 🌍 Text Translation: Quickly translate selected text on any webpage—no copy-pasting needed. Problem Solve ➕ Math & Code Solutions: Get step-by-step explanations for math problems and solve coding challenges instantly. 💻 How to Use: 🔹 Add Gene to Chrome and pin it to your toolbar. 🔹 Press Ctrl+Q to wake up Gene. 🔹 Start leveraging the power of AI instantly! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 🗣️ Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account? Nope! You don’t need an OpenAI account to use Gene. 📧 Need Help? Got questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at 💌 [email protected]. Get ready to supercharge your productivity with Gene! ⚡
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.99
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 5.87MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- padcpabfckdbahodkfkincpaaeinejik
- Developer ID
- ub3abe527a3fdaa95a5ab66ddd047c43b
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Sep 9, 2024
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jun 19, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 21, 2026
- Website
- https://www.askgene.io/
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://sites.google.com/view/geneprivacypolicy/home
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