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Never leave your tab to get the perfect explanation. Select text and trigger Bob.
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What is Bob?
Bob is your on-page explainer.
Select any text → right-click → “Explain with Bob” and a concise, optimally formatted explanation pops up right where you’re reading - no new tabs, no copy-paste gymnastics.
Why you’ll love it
• Instant clarity - Jargon, legalese, academic prose, or complex terms become plain English in a click.
• Stays in flow - Explanations surface inside the current page or doc; you never lose your spot.
• No sign-up required - Install and start explaining; free tier included.
Who uses Bob?
Students & researchers - Digest dense papers and textbooks faster.
Professionals - Decode contracts, reports, industry jargon, and complex terms.
Lifelong learners - Turn every browsing session into a micro-lesson.
Note:
To enable Bob’s built-in keyboard shortcut (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z), open chrome://extensions/shortcuts, locate “Trigger Bob to explain,” and assign the shortcut.
Enjoy,
Bob.