Simple ChatGPT Sidebar
Extension Actions
Quick access to ChatGPT in a sidebar. Select text and ask ChatGPT about it, or reference entire pages with customizable prompts.
Tired of paid ChatGPT sidebars and cluttered interfaces? Simple ChatGPT Sidebar brings ChatGPT directly into your browser as simply as possible — no tab switching, no interruptions.
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HOW TO USE
To Log In:
Simply log into ChatGPT in a normal browser tab. Once logged in, your ChatGPT account will be accessible in the sidebar.
To Open the Sidebar:
• Click the extension icon in your toolbar (tip: pin the extension for easy access), OR
• Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Open Sidebar"
• Clicking any custom prompt will automatically open the sidebar
To Edit Settings and Customize Prompts:
• Right-click the extension icon → "Options", OR
• Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Settings"
From the settings page, you can adjust global settings, create new prompts for pages or selected text, and edit or remove existing prompts.
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✓ 100% FREE — No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Ever.
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FEATURES
• Sidebar Access – Chat with ChatGPT while staying on your current page
• Text Selection – Highlight text, right-click, and send to ChatGPT instantly
• Page Reference – Ask ChatGPT about any webpage with one click
• Custom Prompts – Create, edit, and organize your own prompt templates
• Auto-Paste – Selected text appears automatically in ChatGPT's input
• Keyboard Shortcuts – Ctrl+Shift+G to toggle, Alt+G for quick send
Built-in prompts include: Explain, Summarize, Translate, Fix Grammar, Explain Code, Find Bugs, and more.
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REQUIREMENTS
A ChatGPT account is required. OpenAI's free tier works perfectly — ChatGPT Plus is not required.
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PRIVACY
Your ChatGPT conversations are handled by OpenAI and subject to their privacy policy (openai.com/privacy).
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SUPPORT
This extension is developed and maintained by an individual developer. Responses to questions may take time, but I appreciate your patience and feedback.
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Works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers.
Thank you for using Simple ChatGPT Sidebar!