Description
Gexplain - AI Text Explainer & Assistant
Unlock the power of Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash directly in your browser.
Gexplain is the ultimate AI companion for reading and research. Instantly explain, summarize, or translate any text on the web with a single click. Powered by the lightning-fast Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gexplain helps you understand complex topics, debug code, or just get the gist of an article without ever leaving the page.
π Key Features
β‘ Instant Explanations: Select any text on any webpage and get an immediate, clear explanation. No more switching tabs to search for definitions.
π¬ Interactive Chat: Have follow-up questions? Chat directly with the AI about the selected text to dive deeper.
π Smart Personas: Tailor the explanation to your needs:
ELI5: Simple analogies for beginners.
Expert: Technical deep-dives for pros.
Sarcastic: A witty take when you need a laugh.
π οΈ Quick Actions:
Summarize: Get the key points in seconds.
Translate: Instantly translate text to English.
π Privacy First: Your API keys are stored locally on your device. We never store your sensitive keys in the cloud.
βοΈ Optional History Sync: Connect to the Gexplain Dashboard to save your explanations and access them later (optional).
π‘ How to Use
Select any text on a webpage.
Click the Gexplain icon that appears (or right-click and choose "Gexplain").
Read the explanation, ask follow-up questions, or switch personas instantly!
π What's New in Version 2.0
Gemini 2.0 Flash: Now powered by Google's latest, fastest model.
New UI: A beautiful, modern glassmorphism interface.
Chat Mode: Continue the conversation with context-aware chat.
Dashboard: View your history and manage settings in a dedicated web app.
Get Gexplain today and read smarter, not harder.
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Permissions (4)
Permissions
scriptingβΉ Can inject scripts into web pages storageβΉ Can store data locally in your browser tabsβΉ Can see your open tabs and their URLs webNavigationβΉ Can monitor navigation events
Details
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Size | 1.53MiB |
| First Seen | Mar 22, 2026 |
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