SumBuddy: a free browser AI assistant that uses its own API key

General Introduction

SumBuddy is a free AI assistant tool that runs in the browser and allows users to interact with web content or have conversations using their own AI model API key. It doesn't require users to sign up for an account to use all of its features, making it ideal for those who already have an AI model API but don't want to pay extra.SumBuddy supports multiple rounds of conversations and can also generate images of conversations to share with others. Its design is simple and functional, and it has recently updated its sidebar form to make it easier to operate. Whether it's analyzing web content or interpreting complex information, SumBuddy can help, and is especially suited for tech enthusiasts and users who need a personalized AI assistant.

Function List

• Supports the use of your own AI model API keys at no additional cost.
• Multiple rounds of dialog with web content are possible, with answers based on page information.
• Provide conversation sharing function, can turn the conversation into pictures to export.
• Built-in assistant features such as interpreting HackerNews comments or analyzing bilingual content.
• Easy to call up in your browser at any time via the sidebar design.
• Allows users to customize Prompt to create an AI assistant that meets their personal needs.

Using Help

Installation process

SumBuddy is a browser plugin with a simple installation process. Below are the detailed steps:

1. Open the browser plug-in store
   • If you are using Chrome, open the "Chrome Online App Store"; if you are using Firefox, go to the "Firefox Add-ons" page.
   • Type "SumBuddy" in the search box to find the official plugin (developed by the SumBuddy team).
2. Download and install
   • Click the "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Firefox" button and the browser will automatically download and install the plugin.
   • Once the installation is complete, the SumBuddy icon will appear in the toolbar in the upper right corner of your browser.
3. Configuring the API Key
   • Click on the SumBuddy icon and a window will pop up prompting you to enter your API key.
   • You need to have an API key for an AI model in advance (e.g., a key for models such as OpenAI, Gemini, etc.). If you don't have one, you can go to the official website of the relevant AI service and register to get it.
   • Paste the key into the input box and click "Save". After saving, SumBuddy will work normally.
4. Check if the installation was successful
   • Open any web page, click on the SumBuddy icon and see if the sidebar loads. If you can see the interface, the installation was successful.

How to use SumBuddy

SumBuddy is very intuitive to use and is mainly done through the browser sidebar. Here's how to use it:

1. Dialog with web content

• Open a web page, such as a news article or technical blog.
• Click on the SumBuddy icon in your browser's toolbar and the sidebar will slide out from the right side.
• Ask a question in the input box, such as "What is this page about?" or "Summarize this article". SumBuddy will answer based on the content of the page.
• If you need more than one round of dialog, you can continue to ask questions such as "Explain the second paragraph in more detail". It will memorize the context and answer progressively deeper.

2. Use of built-in assistants

• SumBuddy offers a number of preset assistants, such as "HackerNews Comment Interpreter" and "Bilingual Content Analysis Expert".
• In the sidebar, click on the "Assistants" option and select the assistant you want to use.
• For example, select "HackerNews Comment Interpretation", then open a HackerNews page and enter "Analyze the controversial points of this comment". SumBuddy will extract the comment, analyze the controversial topics and provide an SumBuddy will extract the comment, analyze the controversial topic, and provide an explanation.
• Bilingual content analysis is similar and suitable for dealing with web pages with a mix of English and Chinese to help you understand quickly.

3. Sharing dialogues

• When you've finished a conversation, click the "Share" button at the bottom of the sidebar.
• SumBuddy generates a picture of the conversation with questions and answers.
• You can download the image directly or copy the link and share it with your friends, perfect for displaying analysis results.

4. Customizing Prompt

• If the built-in assistant doesn't meet your needs, you can set up your own Prompt.
• Click Settings > Customize Assistant in the sidebar.
• Enter the Prompt you want, for example, "Help me translate the content of a web page into Chinese and summarize it". Save it and the assistant will work as you want.
• The customization feature is flexible and suitable for users with specific needs such as programmers, researchers, etc.

Example of operation process

Suppose you want to analyze an English technical article:

1. Open the article page, click on the SumBuddy icon and the sidebar pops up.
2. Type "Summarize this article in Chinese".
3. SumBuddy will read the content of the web page and return a Chinese summary after a few seconds.
4. If you don't think it's detailed enough, ask, "What does the second paragraph say?" . It will continue to answer.
5. When you are done, click "Share" to save the generated image locally.

caveat

• SumBuddy does not provide a built-in AI model, so a valid API key must be entered.
• When the network connection is unstable, it may affect the response speed, so it is recommended to check the network.
• If the dialog doesn't respond, try refreshing the page or re-saving the API key.

SumBuddy is characterized by its freedom and flexibility. As long as you have an API key, you can turn it into a powerful browser assistant that helps you with a variety of tasks.