Side-by-side comparison · Updated April 2026
| Description | DashAI is a versatile Chrome extension that integrates ChatGPT into every webpage, enhancing productivity with features like side chat, webpage summarization, AI quick actions, audio transcriptions, and an experimental AI text expander. Users can try a free trial or purchase a license with options for one-time payment and source code access. It stores data securely within the browser and supports numerous customizable commands and shortcuts for seamless use. | The Recap extension is an open-source browser tool designed to facilitate summarization of any webpage content using ChatGPT. The extension allows users to split and condense sections of a webpage for a quick and efficient overview. It functions by integrating JavaScript methods for event handling, object property iteration, and error management. Custom objects and methods are also utilized to enhance its execution. Features include easy addition to Chrome, user feedback, and a robust changelog outlining consistent updates and new functionality. |
| Category | AI Assistant | Summarization |
| Rating | No reviews | No reviews |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
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| Tags | Chrome extensionChatGPT integrationproductivityside chatwebpage summarization | Recap extensionopen-sourcebrowser toolsummarizationChatGPT |
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| Side Chat: Instant access to ChatGPT on every webpage, facilitated by a shortcut (⌘ + k) and an extensive prompt library. | ||
| Summaries: Summarize any webpage using a simple shortcut (⌘ + B) to get key takeaways, saving time from reading long articles. | ||
| AI Quick Actions: Highlight text to execute built-in commands like summarize and translate. Offers customization to add and edit commands. | ||
| Transcriptions: Transcribe audio from any webpage, useful for drafting replies and social media posts using voice. | ||
| AI Text Expander (Experimental): Generate AI content in any text field by starting with 'dash:' followed by a command. | ||
| Easy to Use: Simple Chrome extension with no context switching, instant access to various features, and storage of chat history within the browser. | ||
| Data Security: All data is stored locally on your browser, never on external servers. | ||
| Prompt Library: Choose from over 100 prompts for varied uses. | ||
| Customizable Shortcuts: Configure shortcuts for opening the extension and summarizing webpages. | ||
| Support and Updates: Email support and future updates included with purchase. | ||
| JavaScript event handling using addEventListener and attachEvent | ||
| Iteration over object properties | ||
| Passive event listener detection | ||
| Element selection and event binding | ||
| Definition and usage of custom objects | ||
| Error handling through try-catch blocks | ||
| Frequent updates with new features and fixes | ||
| Integration with ChatGPT for text summarization | ||
| Customizable summarization models | ||
| User feedback and support | ||
| View Dashai | View Recapext | |
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