This browser extension helps users generate summaries for articles found on web pages. It calculates the word count and reading time of an article, and then uses OpenAI to generate a concise summary of the text. The extension displays the word count, reading time, and generated summary in a popup.
- Clone the code from the source repository.
- Follow the instructions given by your browser, pointing to the src folder:
- Navigate to a web page containing an article you want to summarize.
- Click the extension icon in the browser toolbar to open the popup.
- The popup will display the word count and estimated reading time of the article. Click the "Generate summary" button to create a summary using OpenAI. Note that this action may incur costs depending on your OpenAI API usage.
- The generated summary will be displayed in the popup.
- If the article is too long and exceeds the maximum token limit for the OpenAI API, a warning message will be displayed, and only the first part of the article will be summarized.
Note: The extension requires an OpenAI API key, deployment, and endpoint to work correctly. Make sure to set these values in the extension's options.
This documentation is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to assist users in understanding the functionality and usage of the Summary Assistant for Articles browser extension. The intent of the Summary Assistant extension is to generate concise summaries of articles using the OpenAI API. However, the outcomes generated by the OpenAI API are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. The developers of this extension and the authors of this documentation are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the generated summaries or any consequences arising from the use of the summaries.
By using the Summary Assistant for Articles extension, you acknowledge and agree that the generated summaries may not accurately represent the content of the original articles and that you should always verify the information provided in the summaries against the original articles. You also acknowledge and agree that the developers of this extension and the authors of this documentation are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your reliance on the generated summaries or your use of the extension.
Furthermore, you are responsible for any costs associated with your OpenAI API usage. Please review OpenAI's pricing and usage policies to ensure you understand the associated costs before using the extension. The developers of this extension and the authors of this documentation are not responsible for any charges incurred as a result of your use of the OpenAI API with this extension.
Some references used to build this extension: