Browser AI Companion With Multi-Provider Support
Chrome extension with YouTube integration, local Ollama support, and privacy-first design. Fork this to build browser extensions, research tools, and content aggregators.
You're Building Browser Extensions, But...
Chrome extension architecture is complex. Multi-provider AI integration takes months. Privacy-first design requires expertise.
Building from Scratch
- ✗ Learn Chrome extension APIs
- ✗ Build content capture system
- ✗ Integrate multiple AI providers
- ✗ Debug browser permissions
Extension Boilerplates
- ✗ No AI integration included
- ✗ Basic structure only
- ✗ Still need domain logic
- ✗ No privacy features
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- ✓ Multi-provider AI ready
- ✓ Content capture built-in
- ✓ Privacy-first with Ollama
- ✓ Fork, customize, ship
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Research Tools
Academic research, web scraping, data collection platforms
Content Aggregators
News readers, RSS aggregators, content curation systems
Browser AI Assistants
Page analysis, smart summaries, contextual AI helpers
Knowledge Capture Systems
Personal wikis, second brain apps, knowledge management
Note-Taking Extensions
Web clipper, annotation tools, highlight management
Content Summarizers
Article summaries, video transcripts, tl;dr generators
Web Scraping Tools
Data extraction, price monitoring, competitor tracking
Reading Comprehension Aids
Study helpers, vocabulary tools, context analysis
Working Features
Capture & Chat
Save content from any website and have real conversations with it using AI. Not just bookmarks—intelligent research.
Auto-Organize
AI suggests tags and categories automatically. No more "where did I save that?" moments.
Ask Real Questions
"What did I save about React performance?" or "Compare the pricing I found"—get actual answers.
YouTube Integration
Automatically captures transcripts and metadata. Chat with video content as easily as articles.
Privacy-First
Use local Ollama for zero external API calls. Your data stays on your device, completely private.
Multi-Provider
Choose OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or local Ollama. Switch anytime based on your needs.
How It Works
1. Capture with One Click
Point and click on any content you want to save. Our extension makes everything selectable.
- ✓ Any website (articles, products, docs)
- ✓ YouTube videos (with transcripts)
- ✓ Smart extraction of titles and summaries
- ✓ Rich context preservation
2. AI Does the Heavy Lifting
Once captured, AI immediately processes your content automatically.
- ✓ Auto-summarization of key points
- ✓ Smart tagging and categorization
- ✓ Structured data extraction (prices, dates)
- ✓ Context preservation with source links
3. Chat with Everything
Have real conversations with your saved content using natural language.
- ✓ "Compare the features I saved"
- ✓ "What was the pricing from that article?"
- ✓ "Summarize my research on React hooks"
- ✓ Cross-reference multiple saved items
Installation
1. Install Extension
Add Memo to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store (or install from GitHub for development)
2. Configure AI Provider
Choose your preferred AI provider:
- OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini)
- Anthropic (Claude Sonnet, Haiku)
- Ollama (Local - Llama 3.1, Mistral, Gemma 2)
3. Add API Keys
Enter your API keys in the extension settings (skip this step if using Ollama locally)
4. Start Capturing
Click the Memo icon on any webpage to start saving and chatting with content!
Privacy Tip
For maximum privacy, use Ollama. All processing happens locally on your device with zero external API calls.
FAQ
What is Memo?
Memo is a Chrome extension that transforms your browsing into AI conversations. Capture content from any website or YouTube video and chat with it using AI.
Which AI providers are supported?
Memo supports OpenAI (GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude), and local Ollama models. Switch between providers or use fully local execution for complete privacy.
Is my data private?
Yes! Use local Ollama for zero external API calls—everything stays on your device. Or choose trusted cloud providers based on your preferences.
Does Memo work with YouTube?
Yes! Memo automatically captures YouTube transcripts, video metadata, and lets you chat with video content.
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