Is the 5tldr Chrome extension free?
Yes, the 5tldr Chrome extension is completely free. You get 10 free summaries per day with a free account (login required).
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5tldr - AI Article Summarizer
Version 1.1.0 • Chrome Extension
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Key Points per Summary
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Languages Supported
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Average Summary Time
Why Use 5tldr Extension?
One-Click Summarization
Click the extension icon on any webpage to get an instant AI summary
5 Key Points
Extract the most important takeaways from any article in seconds
Time Saved Indicator
See how much reading time you saved with each summary
Save to Library
Build your personal knowledge library with saved summaries
10+ Languages
Summarize articles in English, Chinese, Spanish, and more
Privacy First
No background tracking. We only access content when you click
How It Works
1. Install Extension
Click "Add to Chrome" and the extension installs in seconds
2. Visit Any Page
Navigate to any article, blog, or news page you want to summarize
3. Click & Summarize
Click the 5tldr icon to get an instant AI-powered summary
Pro tip: Use ⌘+Shift+S to open 5tldr instantly
Perfect For
Quickly digest long news articles
Research multiple sources efficiently
Save key insights from blog posts
Summarize documentation and guides
Extract main points from research papers
Stay informed without information overload
Your Privacy Matters
No Background Tracking
We only access page content when you click the extension icon
No Data Collection
Your browsing history and reading habits stay completely private
Secure Processing
All API calls go through our secure servers at 5tldr.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the extension track my browsing?
No, we only access page content when you explicitly click the extension icon. There's no background tracking or data collection. Your reading history stays private.
What websites does the extension work on?
The 5tldr extension works on virtually any webpage including news sites, blogs, research papers, documentation, and more. It extracts the main content and summarizes it.
Can I save summaries for later?
Yes, with a free 5tldr account you can save summaries to your personal library and access them from any device.