AI Summary - Smart Content Summarization

Our AI Summary feature automatically creates intelligent summaries of your highlighted content and web pages. It analyzes your highlights, notes, and the page content to generate concise summaries in different formats using Chrome's built-in AI technology.

First Time Setup

If you use our AI features for the first time, your browser will download the AI model. This may take 5-30 minutes depending on your internet connection. Keep your browser open during the download. Sometimes, a browser restart is required after download. Monitor your download progress at: chrome://on-device-internals/ → "Model Status"

Not seeing the button? Your browser might be outdated or does not support AI features. Check our troubleshooting guide for more information.

How It Works

Our AI Summary feature uses Chrome's built-in Summarizer API to process your content locally on your device. Here's what happens:

1. Local AI Processing - All AI work happens on your computer, not on remote servers
2. Smart Content Analysis - The AI analyzes your highlights, notes, and webpage content together
3. Real-time Generation - Summaries are created as you watch, with streaming updates
4. Multiple Formats - Choose from different summary styles and lengths

How to Use

1. Open the sidebar on any webpage
2. Click the "AI summary" button (only visible if your browser meets the requirements)
3. Wait for the summary - it will appear below your highlights

Summary Types & Formats

The AI can create summaries in different styles based on your needs:

• Key Points - Main takeaways from your content (default)
• Headline - A brief title that captures the essence
• TL;DR - "Too Long; Didn't Read" version for quick overview
• Teaser - An engaging preview to draw readers in

Each type comes in three lengths:

• Short - Quick overview (1-3 points)
• Medium - Balanced detail (3-5 points)
• Long - Comprehensive coverage (5-7 points)

Technical Requirements

The AI Summary button only appears when your browser and system meet these requirements: Check our browser requirements guide for detailed specifications.

Privacy & Performance Benefits

• 100% Private - All processing happens on your device, no data sent to servers
• No Internet Required - Works offline once the model is downloaded
• Fast Results - Summaries generate in seconds after setup
• Local AI Model - Uses Chrome's built-in Gemini Nano model for reliable performance

Understanding Local AI Models

Local AI models work differently from online AI services:

• Model Download: The first time you use AI Summary, Chrome downloads a large AI model (several GB) to your device
• Download Time: This can take 5-30 minutes depending on your internet speed
• Storage Space: The model requires significant storage but enables offline AI processing
• Performance: Once downloaded, summaries generate quickly without internet delays

Troubleshooting

If you're having issues with AI Summary, visit our troubleshooting guide for detailed solutions to common problems.