Data month 2026-09

Extract & Ask

Extract web content from any tab, prepend AI prompts, and paste instantly into ChatGPT,Gemini etc. Local processing, zero tracking.

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According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Extract & Ask has 105 users (+14.1% MoM) — ranked #4,142 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #1,011 of 2,418 in General AI.

Users · 2026-09

105+14.1%

Rating

Overall Rank (9,324)

#4,142

General AI Rank

#1,011/ 2,418

What is Extract & Ask

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Extract web content from any tab, prepend AI prompts, and paste instantly into ChatGPT,Gemini etc. Local processing, zero tracking. Extract & Ask: AI Workflow Tool streamlines your AI research by letting you pull clean, contextual text from any open browser tab—and instantly paste it into your favorite AI chatbot. Its standout feature? One-click multi-tab extraction with smart prompt prepending, so you spend less time copying and more time getting answers. Whether you're summarizing articles, comparing sources, or feeding context to your AI, this extension cuts the busywork without compromising control.

v1.0.3 Changelog:

Added ability to extract content from iframes inside a webpage.

✨ Key Features

Smart Tab Selection: Popup lists all open tabs—select one or multiple to extract text. Copies cleanly to clipboard, ready for any AI chat.
Prompt Intelligence: Prepend saved prompts to extracted content (toggle on/off). Edit or add custom prompts directly in the popup.
3 Extraction Modes (switch anytime):

Text Extraction (default): Fastest mode. Pulls core text while respecting context limits. Ideal for quick lookups. Optimized Content (recommended): Clean formatting + YouTube transcript support. Best balance of quality and efficiency. Full Content Extraction: Uses Readability library for maximum text capture. Use when you need every word (note: less formatting, higher token use).

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Floating AI Sidebar: Toggle button (disappears after 3s, reappears on scroll) launches your preferred chatbots. Configure position (left/right), add/edit custom AI endpoints.
One-Click Injection: On supported AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Grok, etc), two buttons appear in the chat input:

Inject saved prompts Inject content from other tabs (listed for quick selection)

Advanced Flexibility: Add custom CSS selectors when configuring new chatbots to enable injection anywhere. Disable injection anytime by clearing the selector field.
Full Portability: Export/import all prompts, chatbots, and settings as JSON. Sync across devices or share workflows with your team.

🔍 How It Works

Click the extension icon → select tabs to extract → choose prompt (optional) → copy. Toggle "Open chatbot after extraction" to launch your AI of choice instantly. Use the floating sidebar button (reappears on scroll) to jump to any configured AI. On supported AI sites, use injected buttons to drop prompts or tab content directly into the chat input.

❓ FAQ Q: Is my data sent to external servers? A: Never. All extraction, prompt handling, and settings are processed and stored locally on your device. Zero telemetry.

Q: Which extraction mode should I use? A: Start with Optimized Content—it handles formatting and YouTube transcripts reliably. Use Text Extraction for speed on simple pages, or Full Content only when you need every character (e.g., legal/docs).

Q: Why don't I see injection buttons on my AI chat site? A: It support 15+ major platforms out of the box. If yours isn't listed, go to Options > Chatbots > Edit/Add, and enter the input field's CSS selector. Advanced users can fully customize injection points.

Q: Can I add my own AI chatbot to the sidebar or injection list? A: Yes. In Options > Chatbots, click "Add Custom", name it, set the URL, and (optionally) provide selectors for button injection.

Q: Does this work on YouTube? A: Yes—Optimized Content mode automatically extracts video transcripts alongside page text.

Q: How do I back up or transfer my settings? A: Go to Options > Export/Import. Save your JSON file locally or share it. One click restores everything.

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