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.
