Explain with ChatGPT

by Alexbruneau · Developer Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Right-click highlighted text to get an explanation using ChatGPT.

Users

−3 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#234K

#196K among extensions

Version

1.0

updated 10 Feb 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Explain with ChatGPT

Description: Explain with ChatGPT is a browser extension that provides instant explanations for highlighted text using OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini. It allows users to quickly get detailed answers without leaving the page. How to Use: (initial) Input your OpenAI developer API Key into the extension options. 1. Highlight any text on a webpage. 2. Right-click and select "Explain with ChatGPT" from the menu. 3. A popup will appear with an AI-generated explanation. Features: Displays responses in a popup without opening new tabs. Supports Markdown formatting for improved readability. Uses GPT-4o-mini with a customizable token limit (default: 1024). Requires an OpenAI API key, which can be set in the extension options (stored locally). Requirements: An OpenAI API key is needed to access the ChatGPT service. Works with Brave, Chrome, and other Chromium-based browsers. This extension is useful for students, professionals, and anyone looking for quick explanations without disrupting their workflow.