Summarize web pages, chat with PDF/DOCX, analyze CSV, & generate voice or podcast audio locally. Private WebGPU AI, no cloud.
Users
18
+3 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#160K
#134K among extensions
Version
3.9.0
updated 9 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 9 months
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Ratings count
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About BasicGPT: Page & Doc Analyzer, CSV, TTS & Podcast
# BasicGPT: Private AI Suite for Web, Documents, Data & Voice
## Short Description
Local AI for chat, pages, PDF, DOCX, CSV, voice, and podcasts. Persistent local chat, editable podcast scripts, and on-device audio rendering.
## Full Description
BasicGPT is a privacy-first, local AI assistant for Chrome. It enables persistent local chat, web page analysis, professional document and CSV processing, text-to-speech, and structured podcast generation with custom host voices. Everything runs on your hardware via WebGPU acceleration. No cloud APIs, no tracking, and no data leaving your machine.
### 🚀 Seven Core Workflows
**1. ChatAI**
* **Persistent Workspace:** Keep chat threads across sessions with full local storage.
* **History Control:** Open full-screen chat history, switch threads quickly, and remove specific threads when needed.
* **Per-Chat Model Lock:** Assign a model to each chat thread with local availability visibility.
**2. PageAI**
* **Instant Insights:** Summarize web pages and extract key points with one click.
* **Contextual Chat:** Engage in direct Q&A with on-page content for deeper understanding.
**3. DocumentAI**
* **Native Support:** Process PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files locally.
* **Knowledge Retrieval:** Query complex reports and legal papers with pinpoint precision.
**4. PodcastAI**
* **Script-First Generation:** Transform pages or documents into structured podcast scripts.
* **Precision Editing:** Modify lines directly in the generated script before final audio rendering.
* **Custom Host Voices:** Assign distinct voices to Host A and Host B with automated conflict protection.
* **Portable Workflow:** Import/export script JSON and render/download WAV files at your convenience.
**5. VoiceAI**
* **Text-to-Speech Studio:** Convert documents or typed text into clear audio synthesis.
* **Integrated Analysis:** Launch VoiceAI directly from PageAI summaries or analysis results.
* **Streaming + WAV Export:** Immediate playback with chunked synthesis and high-quality WAV output.
* **Tab-Aware Persistence:** Document context and voice text persist across tabs for a seamless workflow.
* **Private Synthesis:** All voice generation occurs locally, keeping your data entirely secure.
**6. RowAI**
* **Batch Processing:** Execute AI actions across CSV rows and export the transformed data.
**7. PromptAI**
* **Template Library:** Design and save custom AI prompt templates for use across all workflows.
### 🧠 Curated Model Library
* **Llama 3.2 3B (Standard):** Balanced performance for speed and quality.
* **Qwen 2.5 7B (Advanced):** Optimized for complex reasoning and deep technical analysis.
* **Local TTS Engine:** High-fidelity voice synthesis optimized for on-device execution.
### ✨ Key Features
* **Multi-Format Export:** Copy results, export to Markdown/Obsidian, or download as Audio.
* **Context Menu Integration:** Send selected text directly to PageAI or VoiceAI workflows.
* **Model Management:** Control model caching and "Keep Warm" settings for faster initialization.
* **WebGPU Optimization:** Engineered for smooth inference on both workstations and mobile devices.
* **Offline Functionality:** Complete all tasks without an internet connection after initial model setup.
### 🔒 Privacy & Security
* **Zero-Data Leakage:** 100% local inference ensures no data is sent to external servers.
* **No Telemetry:** Your reading habits, writing, and audio generation remain strictly private.
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### v3.9.0 Release Highlights: ChatAI Workspace
* **ChatAI Workflow Added:** Dedicated local chat workspace integrated into the workflow home screen.
* **Persistent Thread History:** Session-safe chat history with full-screen history management.
* **Per-Thread Controls:** Delete specific chat threads and keep history cleaner by skipping empty-chat persistence.
* **Model Lock per Chat:** Each thread can use its own selected model with availability-aware settings.
### v3.8.0 Release Highlights: Improved PodcastAI Editor
* Refined UX for the Edit Script feature in PodcastAI.
* General stability improvements and bug fixes.
### v3.7.0 Release Highlights: PodcastAI Studio Updates
* **Workflow Integration:** Launch PodcastAI directly from existing page summaries.
* **Script Customization:** Enhanced controls for separate host voices and playback settings.
* **Natural Dialogue:** Improved conversational structuring for more realistic host interactions.
### v3.6.0 Release Highlights: VoiceAI & DocumentAI
* **Document-to-Audio:** Transform PDF, DOCX, and Markdown files into listenable content.
* **Stability:** Implemented Offscreen Worker pipeline for stable, long-form synthesis.
* **Native Document Support:** Deep-document chat for professional research and legal analysis.
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**Analyze privately. Edit precisely. Generate audio locally.**
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