User Guide

Sidebar with Gemini Documentation

Getting Started

Install the Extension

Install Sidebar with Gemini from the Chrome Web Store by clicking the "Add to Chrome" button.

Add to Chrome

Get Your API Key

To use the extension, you'll need a Google Gemini API key:

  1. Visit Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Click "Get API key" or use an existing one
  4. Copy your API key

Set Up the Extension

After installation:

  1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
  2. Paste your API key in the input field
  3. Click "Save API Key"
Extension Setup

Core Features

Text Summarization

Get quick summaries of any selected text on a webpage:

  1. Select the text you want to summarize
  2. Click the extension icon or use the keyboard shortcut
  3. Choose "Summarize" from the options
Text Summarization Feature

Key Highlights

Extract important points from any content:

  1. Select the text you want to analyze
  2. Choose "Highlights" from the extension menu
  3. Review the extracted key points
Key Highlights Feature

Detailed Explanations

Get in-depth explanations of complex topics:

  1. Select the text you want explained
  2. Choose "Explain" from the options
  3. Review the detailed explanation
Explanation Feature

Search and Share

Easily search through content and share insights:

  1. Use the search bar to find specific content
  2. Click the share button to copy or export insights
  3. Share with colleagues or save for later
Search and Share Feature

Troubleshooting

API Key Issues

  • Invalid API Key: Ensure you've copied the entire key correctly and try saving it again.
  • API Key Not Working: Verify the key is active in your Google AI Studio dashboard.
  • Reset API Key: Clear the extension data and re-enter your API key.

Extension Not Working

  • Sidebar Not Showing: Click the extension icon in your toolbar to toggle the sidebar.
  • Features Not Responding: Refresh the page and ensure you're not on a restricted domain.
  • Google Domains: The extension is intentionally disabled on Google domains for compatibility.

Performance Issues

  • Slow Response: Large pages may take longer to process. Try selecting specific sections of text.
  • High CPU Usage: Close and reopen the sidebar if you notice performance issues.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use keyboard shortcuts (if available) for quick access to features
  • Copy generated content using the copy button in each message
  • Switch between light and dark themes based on your preference
  • Clear chat history periodically for better performance
  • Use the search feature to find related content quickly

Support

If you need additional help: