First Steps
Get familiar with Eyesme interface and learn how to use the basic features
First Steps with Eyesme Extension
Welcome to Eyesme Extension! This guide will help you get familiar with the interface and basic features.
Getting Started
1. The Floater
After installing Eyesme Extension, you'll see a draggable floater with the Eyesme logo that can be freely positioned on either side of your browser. Click the floater to access:
- Chatbot: Open the chat window to interact with advanced AI models, summarize webpage content, analyze YouTube video content, or ask questions
- Screenshot: Open the screenshot area selector to capture screen regions and send them to AI for analysis
2. Accessing Eyesme Extension
You can access Eyesme Extension in several ways:
- Floater: Click the draggable floater on your browser
- Toolbar Icon: Click the Eyesme Extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
- Right-click Menu: Right-click on any webpage and select "Take Screenshot for AI"
- Keyboard Shortcut: Use
Ctrl+Shift+X(Windows/Linux) orCmd+Shift+X(Mac) to open the screenshot area selector
3. Signing In
When you first open Eyesme Extension:
- Click the Eyesme Extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the popup
- Navigate to the options page from the popup
- Choose your login method:
- Email Link: Sign in using email link authentication
- Google Account: Sign in using Google account authorization
- After logging in, you're ready to start!
Understanding the Interface
The Floater
The draggable floater is your main access point. Drag it to either side of your browser for easy access. Click it to choose between Chatbot or Screenshot features.
Main Panel
Click the Eyesme Extension icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the popup panel, where you can access settings, account management, and navigate to the options page for login.
Context Menu
Right-click on any webpage and select "Take Screenshot for AI" to quickly capture and analyze screen regions.
Your First Summary
Let's create your first page summary using the Chatbot:
- Navigate to any article or webpage
- Click the floater and select "Chatbot"
- In the chat window, ask to summarize the page (e.g., "Summarize this page")
- Wait a few seconds for the AI to process
- Review the generated summary
The summary will include:
- Main points of the article
- Key information
- Important details
Your First Question
Try asking a question about a webpage:
- Open any webpage with content
- Click the floater and select "Chatbot"
- Type your question (e.g., "What is the main topic?")
- Get an instant answer based on the page content
Exploring Features
Page Features
- Summarize: Get a quick overview of any page
- Ask Questions: Get answers about page content
- Extract Key Points: Identify important information
YouTube Features
In the Chatbot, you can:
- Video Summary: Summarize YouTube videos automatically
- Video Q&A: Ask questions about video content
- Transcript Access: View and search video transcripts
Screenshot Features
Using the Screenshot option:
- Capture Screen: Take screenshots of any area using the area selector
- AI Analysis: Get AI-powered analysis of screenshots
- Text Extraction: Extract text from images
- Right-click Access: Right-click on any webpage and select "Take Screenshot for AI"
Tips for Best Results
- Use on content-rich pages: Eyesme Extension works best on pages with substantial text content
- Wait for page load: Make sure the page is fully loaded before using Eyesme Extension
- Be specific with questions: More specific questions yield better answers
- Try different features: Experiment with the Chatbot for summarization and Q&A, and the Screenshot feature for image analysis
Common Use Cases
Research
- Summarize research papers and articles
- Extract key information from long documents
- Ask specific questions about content
Learning
- Summarize educational videos
- Get explanations of complex topics
- Extract important points from tutorials
Productivity
- Quickly understand long articles
- Get answers without reading entire pages
- Analyze screenshots and images
Next Steps
Now that you're familiar with the basics:
- Learn about page summarization - Master page content analysis
- Explore YouTube features - Discover video capabilities
- Try screenshot analysis - Learn about image analysis
- Check out tips and tricks - Improve your workflow
Getting Help
If you need assistance:
- Check the feature documentation
- Review best practices
- Contact support if you encounter issues
Happy exploring with Eyesme Extension!
