PageTalk is a browser extension designed to enhance web browsing by integrating AI, specifically Google's Gemini API, for contextual understanding and interaction with web page content. It targets users who want to summarize pages, engage in AI-powered conversations about the content they are viewing, and manage custom AI agents. The primary benefit is a more interactive and informative browsing experience, allowing users to quickly extract insights, translate information, and discuss complex topics directly within their browser.

How It Works

PageTalk functions by parsing web page content and enabling users to interact with it via AI. Key features include a "Selection Tool" that allows users to highlight any text on a page for AI analysis, translation, or contextual chat. It supports multiple AI providers beyond Gemini, including OpenAI, Claude, and others, offering flexibility in AI model selection. The extension also handles rich content rendering, including Markdown, code highlighting, LaTeX, and Mermaid diagrams, and can parse and chat with PDF content embedded in web pages.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Load as an unpacked extension in developer mode via browser://extensions.
• Prerequisites: Requires a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio.
• Links:
  • Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pagetalk-your-gemini-brow/pjmpcpolpfejiacaemgjnjnknlcfcami?authuser=0
  • Edge Add-ons: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/pagetalk-your-gemini-br/mpmohgpcggkkbjdamcnmmnkblkmpldmi
  • Firefox Add-ons: https://addons.mozilla.org/zh-CN/firefox/addon/pagetalk-gemini-assistant/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=search
  • GitHub Repository: https://github.com/jeanchristophe13v/PageTalk.git

Highlighted Details

• Selection Tool: Enables instant AI analysis, translation, and chat on selected text with customizable prompts.
• Multi-Provider Support: Integrates with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow, ChatGLM, and more.
• PDF Chat: Allows users to upload PDFs and chat with their content directly within the browser.
• Multi-Tab Interaction: Supports selecting and summarizing content from multiple open tabs.

Maintenance & Community

The project is actively maintained, with recent updates including the Selection Tool, multi-provider support, and enhanced proxy functionality. Community support options include "Buy me a coffee" links for donations.

Licensing & Compatibility

The README does not explicitly state the license type or provide compatibility notes for commercial use.

Limitations & Caveats

The Firefox version of PageTalk is noted as incomplete for some features, though functional for summarization and conversation. Users encountering issues are advised to try deleting the old extension, refreshing the page, and reloading the new extension.