Is the 5tldr Chrome extension free?
Yes. Sign in with a free 5tldr account to use the extension. Free accounts get 10 extension summaries per day.
本地化概览
一键总结任意网页，保存到资料库，并直接从浏览器继续进入学习或研究工作流。
下方保留原始英文页面内容
本页已本地化 metadata 和首屏说明，完整英文正文会继续保留，直到页面完成全量翻译。
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5tldr - AI Article Summarizer
Version 1.2.0 • Chrome Extension
10/day
Free Account Extension Summaries
3
Library Saves on Free
3
Next-Step Workflows
Why Use 5tldr Extension?
One-Click Page Summary
Click the extension icon on any supported page to get a fast reading summary without leaving the browser.
Save to Library
Capture useful pages while you read and keep them in the same library you use on 5tldr.com.
Continue the Workflow
Open the same source in workspace, study guide, or research-note flows after the first summary.
Time Saved
See estimated reading-time savings when the page exposes readable article metadata.
10+ Languages
Keep the output in your preferred language while using the same source-centered workflow.
Privacy First
No background browsing surveillance. We only access the page you explicitly ask us to summarize.
How It Works
1. Install Extension
Click "Add to Chrome" and the extension installs in seconds
2. Sign In Once
Use a free 5tldr account so the extension can summarize, save, and sync with your library
3. Summarize and Continue
Get the first-pass summary, save it, then open the same source in workspace, study guide, or research notes
Pro tip: Use ⌘+Shift+S to open 5tldr instantly
Perfect For
Save a long article before it disappears into your tabs
Turn a reading assignment into a Study Guide workflow
Capture a research source and continue into evidence notes
Summarize documentation or reports without context-switching
Build a lightweight reading inbox directly from the browser
Move from first-pass summary to reusable notes faster
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
Ready to Read Smarter?
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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 or use the context menu. There's no background browsing tracking.
What websites does the extension work on?
The 5tldr extension works on most webpages including articles, blogs, documentation, reports, and many research pages. Hard cases can be opened on 5tldr.com for a deeper workflow.
Can I save summaries for later?
Yes. Signed-in users can save extension summaries to their 5tldr library. Free accounts can save up to 3 summaries in the library, and Pro unlocks unlimited library storage.