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Select, summarize, understand - Chrome's built-in AI brings clarity to any webpage Glancy brings intelligent text summarization… Select, summarize, understand - Chrome's built-in AI brings clarity to any webpage Glancy brings intelligent text summarization directly to your browser using Chrome's built-in AI technology. Select any text on any webpage, and instantly get concise, AI-generated summaries tailored to your needs—no external APIs, no data sharing, completely private. --- Key Features 🎯 On-Page Summarization - Select any text on any HTTPS webpage - Floating button appears automatically near your selection - Click once to generate instant AI summaries - Results stream in real-time as they're generated 🛠️ Customizable Settings - Summary Types: Choose from 4 distinct formats - Key Points: Bullet-point highlights (3-7 bullets depending on length) - TL;DR: Quick overview sentences (1-5 sentences) - Teaser: Engaging preview to encourage further reading - Headline: Article-style title summarizing the core idea (12-22 words) - Length Control: Adjust summary detail level - Short: Quick glance overview - Medium: Balanced detail (default) - Long: Comprehensive summary - Output Formats: - Markdown: Formatted text with structure - Plain Text: Clean, simple output - Custom Context: Add prompts to guide the AI toward specific summary styles or focus areas 🔒 Privacy-First Design - Runs entirely on Chrome's built-in Summarizer API - No external API calls or data transmission - No user data collection - All processing happens locally on your device ⚡ Seamless Experience - Side panel configuration UI (click extension icon) - One-time model download (handled automatically) - Settings sync via Chrome storage - Clean, modern interface with real-time status indicators --- How It Works 1. Initial Setup - Click the Glancy extension icon to open the side panel - Download the AI model (one-time, automatic process with progress indicator) - Configure your preferred summary type, length, and format - Add optional custom context for tailored summaries 2. Daily Usage - Visit any webpage (works on all HTTPS sites) - Select the text you want to summarize - Click the floating Glancy button that appears - Watch your summary stream in real-time - Copy or read the summary directly from the popup 3. Customize Anytime - Return to the side panel to adjust settings - Changes apply immediately to future summaries - No re-download needed after initial setup --- Value Proposition - ⏱️ Time Savings: Consume 5x more content in the same time by reading summaries first - 🧠 Better Comprehension: Key points help you identify what matters before deep reading - 🎯 Smart Filtering: Use summaries to decide what deserves your full attention - 🔐 Complete Privacy: Your data never leaves your device—100% local processing - 🆓 Cost-Free: Leverages Chrome's free built-in AI, no subscriptions or API costs - 🎨 Flexible Output: Four summary types and three length options = 12 unique summary styles --- Perfect For - 📚 Students and researchers processing large volumes of academic content - 💼 Professionals needing quick insights from business documents and reports - 📰 News readers wanting to filter through multiple articles efficiently - 🎓 Lifelong learners exploring diverse topics across the web - ✍️ Writers researching multiple sources for content creation - 🌐 Anyone suffering from information overload --- Note: This extension uses Chrome's experimental Summarizer API. Ensure you're running a compatible Chrome version (Chrome Canary/Dev with AI features enabled) for optimal functionality.