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Get progressive hints for coding problems on Codeforces and LeetCode
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💡 Coding Hints Helper
An intelligent Chrome extension that delivers AI-generated progressive hints for competitive programming problems on Codeforces and LeetCode. Instead of jumping to full solutions, this extension guides you step by step — helping you learn how to solve problems on your own.
✨ Features
🤖 AI-Powered Hints – Uses Google’s Gemini API to generate contextual, problem-specific guidance
📈 Progressive Learning – Three tiered hints to guide your understanding step by step
🎯 Platform Support – Seamlessly works on Codeforces and LeetCode
🔍 Smart Parsing – Automatically extracts problem descriptions, constraints, and examples
🎨 Minimal UI – Non-intrusive floating panel with clean, modern design
⚡ One-Click Controls – Toggle, reset, or regenerate hints from the popup or the problem page
⚙️ Setup Instructions
Visit Google AI Studio: https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey
Sign in and click "Create API Key"
Copy the generated key
Click the extension icon in Chrome, paste the key in the "AI Configuration" section, and click Save
You'll see "🤖 AI hints enabled" if the key was saved successfully
IMPORTANT: The extension will NOT generate hints unless you enter and save a valid Gemini API key. Without this, the AI assistant will remain inactive.
📖 How to Use
Go to any problem on Codeforces or LeetCode
A 💡 icon will appear in the top-right corner
Click it to open the hints panel
Click "Get Hint" to receive your first AI-generated suggestion
Click again to view Hint 2 and Hint 3 (up to 3 total per problem)
Popup Controls:
Toggle Hints Panel – Show/hide the floating hints UI
Reset All Hints – Start over with fresh hints
Regenerate Hints – Get a new set of AI hints for the same problem
Hint Progression:
Hint 1: Problem type and general strategy
Hint 2: Recommended algorithm or data structure
Hint 3: Key insights or optimization tips
🔒 Privacy & Security
Your Gemini API key is stored only in your browser’s local storage
The key is never sent to the extension developer or any third-party service
It is only used to connect directly to Google's Gemini API
You can delete your key anytime from the extension settings or by clearing browser data
Data Use:
Problem content is sent to Google only when you request hints
No user data is collected, stored, or tracked
No analytics, cookies, or telemetry are used
🐛 Troubleshooting
“API key required” message
Make sure you entered and saved your Gemini API key in the extension popup
Refresh the problem page after saving the key
“AI hints not working”
Check your internet connection
Ensure your Gemini API key is valid
Try refreshing the page or re-saving the key
No hints appearing
Refresh the problem page
Check if you're on a supported problem page (Codeforces or LeetCode)
Open DevTools (F12 → Console) to check for errors
Extension not responding
Reload the page completely
Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
Ensure you’re using the latest version of Chrome
Need Help?
Open the browser console (F12 → Console) for error messages
Try the extension on different problems to isolate issues
Make sure your browser is up to date