Smudge.ai is an extension for the Chrome browser whose core purpose is to embed ChatGPT's capabilities directly into the browser's right-click menu, allowing users to perform AI operations on text at any time while browsing the web, without having to copy text into a separate chat window or switch between tabs.
Main capabilities The extension provides right-click shortcut commands powered by ChatGPT. The commonly used commands officially listed include: Summarize (briefly summarize the key points of long articles or documents), Correct (fix spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors), Bulletize (convert large blocks of text into concise bullet-point lists), Refine (polish and revise writing to improve readability), and Translate (translate text in almost any language). In addition to built-in commands, users can also customize commands and import commands submitted by other users from the command library. The official count of built-in commands is 16. In July 2024, a "reply to AI" feature was added, allowing users to send replies to the AI to ask follow-up questions about the original command or request iterations.
How to use Install the extension with one click from the Chrome Web Store, then subscribe to the service, and the official team will send a license key by email. After installation and activation, select text on a webpage and use the browser's right-click menu to invoke AI commands. The official team emphasizes that it only appears in the right-click menu when needed and does not actively disturb the user.
Use cases The official scenarios given include three categories: during everyday browsing, summarize anything, correct writing errors, or rewrite any document into a limerick for fun; professionals can easily create and edit content, draft emails or document drafts, and use AI translation to overcome language barriers; students can correct essay formatting, generate concise study notes from lengthy chapters, or solve complex word problems step by step.
Limitations and privacy The official explanation states that no other third party can access user text, and no tracking/analytics cookies or scripts are used in the extension. For more details, refer to its privacy policy. For other questions, email support@smudge.ai. Specific pricing, subscription tiers, the number of supported languages, and the specific parameters of commands are not yet provided in the materials.
