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Transform any web content into cognitively accessible formats for users with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or learning disabilities CogniRead is a Chrome extension that transforms any web content into cognitively accessible formats for users with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or learning disabilities. Using Chrome's built-in AI APIs, it analyzes page complexity and adapts content in real-time without sending any data to external servers. Key Features: Focus Mode - Highlights one paragraph at a time - Dims surrounding content to reduce distractions - Navigate with arrow keys or click - Perfect for ADHD users who struggle with information overload - Keyboard shortcut: `Ctrl+Shift+F` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+F`) TL;DR Mode - AI-generated bullet-point summaries - Extract key points from long articles - Reduces cognitive load for complex topics - Keyboard shortcut: `Ctrl+Shift+T` (Mac: `Cmd+Shift+T`) ELI5 Mode (Explain Like I'm 5) - Simplifies complex text to basic language anyone can understand - Perfect for scientific articles, legal documents, or technical content - Breaks down complex sentences into simple, short ones - Replaces jargon with everyday words - AI-powered with fallback simplification when AI unavailable Dyslexia-Friendly Mode - Enhanced font and spacing - Increased letter spacing (0.12em) - Larger line height (1.8) - Uses Comic Neue font (dyslexia-friendly) Show Definitions - Automatically highlights difficult words in yellow - Hover over highlighted words for simple explanations - AI-powered definitions in elementary vocabulary - Context-aware explanations - Helps build vocabulary while reading Literal Language Mode - Converts idioms and figurative language to literal meanings - Essential for autism spectrum users who interpret language literally - Database of 100+ common English idioms - Example: "It's raining cats and dogs" → "It's raining very heavily" - Helps non-native English speakers understand expressions Progress Tracking - Visual progress bar at top of page - Shows reading completion percentage - Motivates users to finish articles Smart Content Analysis - Flesch Reading Ease scoring - Identifies difficult terminology - Calculates cognitive complexity (1-10 scale) - Estimates reading time Chrome AI APIs Used This extension leverages Chrome's built-in AI capabilities: 1. Summarizer API: Extract key points and create simplified overviews 2. Rewriter API: Simplify complex sentences, break long paragraphs 3. Prompt API (Language Model): Analyze cognitive load, identify difficult concepts 4. Translator API: Convert idioms to literal language for autism spectrum users All processing happens on-device for privacy and speed.