Ask Gene is a Chrome AI assistant you can open anytime with the Ctrl+Q shortcut to read and work with web content faster.
What it does on any webpage
Ask Gene runs directly on top of the site you’re viewing, so you don’t need to switch tabs or copy text into a separate chat.
- Search and analyze information on the current page
- Summarize long articles, research, documentation, and news
- Translate text and clarify meaning in context
- Explain complex passages in simpler terms
How you use it
Select any text online and ask Gene to rewrite, explain, translate, or provide a short recap. This is useful when you want quick understanding without leaving the page.
Models and availability
Ask Gene is built on GPT‑5, DeepSeek, and GPT‑4o, combining different model strengths for reading, learning, work tasks, and everyday browsing.
- Free Chrome extension
- Quick install with no complex setup
- Launches with Ctrl+Q
