Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is Gene?

Gene is an AI-powered virtual assistant integrated into your browser as a Chrome extension. It leverages GPT-4 technology to assist with various tasks, including answering questions, summarizing articles, conducting intelligent web searches, and more—all for free.

2. What features does Gene offer?

  • AI Chat: Communicate directly with the latest GPT-4 model by pressing Ctrl + Q, allowing you to ask questions and receive explanations instantly.

  • Webpage Summaries: Obtain concise summaries of long articles or webpages to grasp key points quickly.

  • Highlight & Learn: Highlight any text on a webpage (including Google Docs and PDFs) and ask Gene questions about it.

  • Smart Search Agent: Gene intelligently searches the web on your behalf, providing accurate and relevant answers.

  • Write with AI: Generate structured outlines and detailed content for various writing tasks.

  • Instant Translation: Translate text on any webpage seamlessly into your preferred language.

  • Math & Code Solutions: Receive step-by-step breakdowns of math problems and assistance with coding challenges.

  • PDF & Google Docs Support: Gene can summarize, analyze, and explain text from PDFs and Google Docs directly within your browser.

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3. Can I hide the Gene icon on pages I don’t want it on?

Yes! Gene offers full customization for its UI visibility:

  • You can hide the Gene icon for a specific page if you don’t want it visible.

  • You can completely disable it for all pages if you prefer a more minimal experience.

These options ensure that Gene doesn’t interfere with your workflow while still being available when you need it.

4. Do I need a ChatGPT/OpenAI account to use Gene?

No, you don’t need a ChatGPT or OpenAI account to use Gene. Everything is integrated within the extension.

5. Is Gene free to use?

Yes, Gene is completely free. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features behind a paywall.

6. What is Gene’s shortcut?

Gene’s default shortcut is Ctrl + Q, which allows you to quickly bring up the AI chat window and start interacting with it.

7. Does Gene work inside Google Docs?

Yes! You can highlight text inside Google Docs and use Gene to summarize, explain, or translate content directly within the document.

8. Can Gene work with PDFs?

Yes! Gene can extract, summarize, and analyze text from PDFs, making it easy to interact with document content directly inside your browser. This works for PDFs you find online and those you open in Chrome from your computer. In order to use Gene on PDFs from your laptop, make sure to have the “Allow access to file URLs” setting in your extension’s settings turned on.

9. How can I install Gene?

To install Gene:

  1. Add the Gene Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store.

  2. Pin it to your toolbar for quick access.

  3. Press Ctrl + Q to activate Gene instantly.

10. How can I contact Gene for support?

If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, you can contact the Gene team at contact@askgene.io. They’re always eager to improve your experience!