> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dume.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dume for Chrome

> Beginner-friendly guide to Dume for Chrome. Learn setup, key features, prompts, shortcuts, and browser workflows to work faster with an AI assistant.

# Dume for Chrome: Beginner Guide to Faster Browser Work

An all-in-one AI companion that summarizes pages, drafts replies, and automates your browser research instantly.

![Dume for Chrome Overview](https://www.dume.ai/api/media/file/chrome-extension-docs.png)

Dume for Chrome helps you work faster without switching tabs. It can read the page you are on, summarize information, draft messages, and help with research in real time.

If this is your first AI browser extension, this guide gives you a simple path from install to real daily use.

<Info>
  Best results come from clear instructions like: "Summarize this page in 5 bullet points for a beginner."
</Info>

## Why Use Dume for Chrome

Dume for Chrome is an AI browser assistant that understands your current tab and helps you:

* Summarize articles, docs, and reports quickly
* Draft responses in tools like Gmail
* Extract structured data from websites
* Ask questions about the page you are viewing
* Keep research and notes organized with less effort

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Context-Aware Help" icon="brain">
    Ask questions about the exact page you are currently viewing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Summaries" icon="bolt">
    Turn long pages into short, useful takeaways in seconds.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart Tab Grouping" icon="layer-group">
    Automatically organize and group related tabs to clear browser clutter.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deep Research" icon="magnifying-glass-chart">
    Analyze information across 10+ sources simultaneously for deeper insights.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Usecases

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Ask About This Page" icon="comments">
    Ask Dume to explain, summarize, or answer questions about the active tab.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```text theme={null}
      Explain the main argument of this article in 3 simple bullet points.
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://www.dume.ai/api/media/file/explain_page.png" width="500" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Summarize Fast" icon="file-lines">
    Compress long articles and docs into quick bullet summaries.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```text theme={null}
      Summarize this documentation, highlighting the key installation steps and configuration requirements.
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://www.dume.ai/api/media/file/Chrome_extension_summarize.png" width="500" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Tab Grouping" icon="layer-group">
    Automatically group related tabs and manage your workspace with ease.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```text theme={null}
      Group all my open tabs related to market research and project planning into separate tab groups.
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://www.dume.ai/api/media/file/tab_grouping.png" width="500" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Deep Research" icon="magnifying-glass-chart">
    Research 10 sources at once to get a comprehensive view of any topic.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```text theme={null}
      Research the top 10 articles on AI in healthcare and identify the 5 most common ethical concerns discussed.
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://www.dume.ai/api/media/file/research_multiple_tabs.png" width="500" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Quick Start in 4 Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the extension">
    Open the [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore), find **Dume for Chrome**, and click **Add to Chrome**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pin for one-click access">
    Click the Chrome extensions puzzle icon and pin Dume so it is always visible.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign up or log in">
    Open the extension popup and authenticate using Google, or email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run your first task">
    Open any long page and ask: "Summarize this in 5 beginner-friendly bullets."
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Why pinning matters

Pinning keeps Dume visible in your toolbar so you can open it in one click on any site.

## First 5 Minutes Workflow

Use this quick routine to get immediate value:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a page">
    Open any article, report, or documentation page in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Dume">
    Open the Dume sidebar from the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask for a summary">
    Request a short summary or key takeaways to quickly understand the core message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask follow-up questions">
    Dive deeper by asking specific questions about the content on the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save or copy">
    Save the insights or copy the output directly to your notes or workflow tool.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Beginner Use Cases

### Research faster

* Summarize company pages
* Pull key points from long blog posts
* Compare information across tabs

### Email support

* Draft reply options in Gmail
* Rewrite for clarity or tone
* Create concise follow-up messages

### Content and documentation

* Simplify technical docs
* Turn notes into action lists
* Extract facts for reports

<Note>
  For best quality, include audience and format in your prompt (example: "for non-technical stakeholders", "as a table", "in 5 bullets").
</Note>

## Best Prompts for Beginners

Copy and try these:

| Goal               | Prompt to Use                                                                                    |
| :----------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Manage Tabs        | "Group all my open tabs related to travel planning and suggest which ones to close."             |
| Deep Research      | "Research the top 10 articles on this topic and summarize the key similarities and differences." |
| Understand quickly | "Explain this page in simple terms as if I am new to this topic."                                |
| Quick Comparison   | "Compare the features listed across my 5 open product tabs in a table."                          |
| Action plan        | "Create a 3-step action plan based on this page."                                                |

## Keyboard Shortcut

You can open the Dume sidebar instantly:

* Mac: `Cmd + Shift + D`
* Windows: `Ctrl + Shift + D`

You can also customize this in `chrome://extensions/shortcuts`.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What should I do if the extension isn't opening?">
    Try refreshing the current tab. Also, ensure the extension is pinned for easy access and that there are no conflicting extensions active.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why am I seeing 'Not logged in'?">
    Open the extension popup and sign in again using the same method (Google or email) that you use for the Dume web app.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why aren't action buttons showing on some sites?">
    Some complex site layouts load slowly; try refreshing the page once. Also, ensure the page is fully loaded before opening the Dume sidebar.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  **Pro Tip:** Start with simple summary prompts first to get a feel for the AI's logic. Once you trust the outputs, move to advanced tasks like data extraction and drafting.
</Tip>

***

## Why Teams Keep It Enabled

Dume helps reduce context switching, speeds up research, and improves everyday browser productivity. It is especially useful for operations, marketing, sales, support, and product teams that spend a lot of time in web-based tools.