What Is Maxai Me Extension And How To Use It

This extension will enhance your productivity to the next level for tasks such as writing, translating, summarizing, etc. Once added to Chrome, click on it, and a digital terminal will be opened. If you are familiar with Notion (a workspace application), you will find a similar UI.

Benefits of Using the MaxAI.me Extension

The main benefit of using MaxAI over chatbots is that during the writing process, you will not need to open the AI tool separately; instead, you can use the AI directly on the same web page you are working on. This saves time that would otherwise be spent on switching tabs or windows and copying/pasting queries or responses. MaxAI offers a plethora of pre-defined prompts and one-click prompts, and its ability to fetch results from different providers adds to its advantages over traditional chatbots. Moreover, there is no need to log into the ChatGPT account. For programmers, MaxAI provides assistance with code, error detection, suggestions, and complete code snippets – all available in an instant. This extension supports multiple programming languages and aids in learning the latest programming concepts.

Technical Details About the MaxAI Extension

The extension came available on Chrome Web Store on 2023-03-20 and is lastly updated on 2023-08-16 (version 2.0.14). It has a size of 5.26MB. More than 500K users have already downloaded it and it has a rating of 4.8 out of 5. Its required permissions are:

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Install and Setup the MaxAI Extension on the Google Chrome

Remember that the extension will only work on the current open websites after refreshing the page. Also, note that the extension does not work on:

New tabs without loaded websitesChrome pagesChrome Web Store pagesopenai.com

How to Use the Extension

Launch MaxAI.me

Click on the MaxAI.me extension in the Chrome Toolbar. You can also use the default shortcut Ctrl + J to open the sidebar of the extension.

Select the AI Provider

On the first launch, you can select the AI service provider. Currently, options are ChatGPT, Open AI API, Chat GPT Web App, Claude Web App, Bard Web App, and Bing Web App. The default AI service provider is Chat GPT. In regular use, click on the icon of the service provider and select the required AI provider.

Ask AI and Response

Use Prompt

The extension has built-in prompts that can be used to:

Improve WritingFix Spelling and GrammarMake ShorterMake LongerChange ToneSimplify LanguageParaphraseSummarizeList Key TakeawaysTranslateExplain ThisFind Action ItemsReply to ThisRun This PromptContinue WritingBrainstorm IdeasBlog PostOutlineSocial Media PostCodePress ReleaseCreative StoryEssay and more

New Chat, One-click Prompts, and Relaunch Extension

Launch Chat in a New Window

Launch Settings of the MaxAI.me Extension

Settings of MaxAI Explained

In Settings, you can perform different actions. By default, you will be taken to the Me and MaxAI tab.

Me and MaxAI

In this tab, you can log out of your account and if you want to change your plan, click on My Plan. Here, you can select your desired free or Pro plan.

My Own Prompts

Here, you can add New Prompts or New Prompts Group. Enter the name of the prompt, select the icon, and enter the prompt template, Execution mode, and visibility. Click Save and the prompt will be available for future chats. If you are done with your customized prompts, you can delete them and to restore prompts to the default settings, click on Restore.

Open AI API Key

You can use this tab to enter your Open AI API key and customize its options.

Shortcut

The default shortcut to open the MaxAI sidebar is Alt + J. To change it, click on it and select the required shortcut keys.

Appearance

Here, you can change the appearance of the sidebar to dark or light. Also, you can enable or disable Gmail AI Assistance. Additionally, viewing of PDF AI Viewer can be enabled or disabled here. Shortcut Hint can also be enabled here.

Mini Menu is by default enabled. When enabled, selecting text on a webpage will show the Mini menu to you. Click on the Use Prompt icon and select the required prompt. Sidebar will be shown and you will get the desired response. Mini Menu can be enabled or disabled in this tab. You can also exclude sites where you do not want to see the Mini Menu.

Languages

In this tab, you can select the Preferred Language and desired Response Language. Selecting Auto in the response language will make the extension respond in the same language in which the prompt is used.

ChatGPT Stable Mode

ChatGPT stable mode is a feature that reduces ChatGPT interruptions and network errors. When enabled, you will get 30 minutes of interruption-free ChatGPT usage. For more time, you will need a pro subscription.

Perks

Here, you can use One-Click Prompts and claim rewards by inviting friends. One-click Prompts help in generating responses for predefined scenarios. You can also make favorites and create your One-click Prompts.

Help Center

Here, you can get help setting up the MaxAI extension and contacting MaxAI developers.

Cons of Using MaxAI

Despite its usefulness, this extension has its share of limitations. These cons are: Remember the extension is a new one and it may overcome these limitations in the future. Even with these limitations, it is still very helpful.

Upcoming Features

The extension is still in its early days and the work is in the process to implement the following main features:

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Is it Safe?

With the popularity of AI, the web is full of fake AI extensions. So, a logical question that can come to mind is whether it is safe. VirusTotal report is clean and there is no flagging of the extension on any significant platform.