Recapext

Recapext is an open-source Chrome extension that helps you condense text on web pages. It works via integration with ChatGPT: you highlight a passage, run the extension, and get a short summary.

How it works

• Select the text you want to summarize on any website
• Launch the Recapext extension in Chrome
• Receive a concise recap generated with ChatGPT

Who it’s for

• Students reviewing long articles and study materials
• Researchers scanning sources and references
• Professionals who read and analyze large volumes of online content

Features and limitations

• Uses ChatGPT to generate short summaries
• Chrome-only support (no other browsers)
• Requires a ChatGPT account to work
• Runs locally in the browser without sending data to third-party services

The interface is designed to be straightforward, and installation doesn’t require special skills. New users may still need a bit of time to get familiar with the UI and options.