Ask Steve
Ask Steve is a productivity enhancing tool that seamlessly integrates Gemini & ChatGPT into your work processes. It is designed to help you handle tasks more ef...
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What is Ask Steve?
Ask Steve is the only AI browser extension designed for enterprise deployment that runs on the employee's computer and connects directly to the LLM, Webhook, or API you specify. It is a time-saving AI agent platform that works on any website or web application, unlike chatbots in separate windows or product copilots limited to single applications. The extension gives users a personal AI intern powered by Google Gemini, ChatGPT, or other LLMs right in the web pages where they're already working.
Key features include 100+ built-in Skills (reusable prompts/macros) for content creation, research, analysis, and technical assistance. Users can highlight text to explain, translate, convert to JSON, generate hashtags, or summarize it. The tool enables chat with any web page, PDF, YouTube video, or spreadsheet without copying and pasting. Agent Buttons provide 1-click access to automated tasks on any website. Voice functionality lets users launch Agents or ask questions with their voice, and have responses read aloud. The extension connects to RPA and workflow automation systems like Zapier, n8n, Pipedream, Make, or Activepieces.
Ask Steve is for individuals and enterprises seeking to eliminate hours of tedious copying/pasting and grunt work. It helps talent sourcers, businesses, and site owners automate repetitive tasks. The extension works in all Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Arc, and Opera on desktop only. Data privacy is built in: none of your data is ever sent to or through Ask Steve, and it connects directly to your specified LLM or API.
The tool eliminates contextual friction by reading the current page or text selection as context for requests. It writes data directly into systems like Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Microsoft Excel, and Salesforce. Users create new Agents in English with no coding required, add Agent Buttons to websites in one click, and easily share Agents with others. The platform unlocks access to multiple enterprise systems in one place, enabling employees to read and write data from enterprise AI, data, and software systems in the flow of work.
Ask Steve pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
BYO Account (Free $0/month): Use your own developer LLM API keys for unlimited free use. Connect to any remote, on-premise, or local model. Connect to supported services including free Google Gemini or Mistral La Plateforme. Call any API or Webhook. Includes community support. Free Gemini not available in EU, UK, or Switzerland. Pay As You Go ($9.99 per 5M Credits): Buy AI credits as needed with no subscription required. Pay only for what you use. Includes free credits to try things out. No messing around with developer API keys. Your data NOT used for training. Credits last 1 year. Includes email support. Standard Plan (Free): Includes 100 free QuickStart trial requests when first installed. Requires own free Google Gemini or Mistral La Plateforme API Key. Streaming responses. Write data to Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and Excel. 1 Notebook. Community support. Data may be used for training by free providers. Premium Plan ($19.99/month): Connect to any paid model, on-premise model, and any API or Webhook. Unlimited Notebooks. Write data directly to all services. Email support. 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Your data not used for training. Enterprise: Central team billing, user management, Tool Library, custom Tool packs, backup to server, integration & customization services, on-premise deployment, and email support.
Ask Steve pros
- Works on any website or web application, not limited to single applications
- 100+ built-in Skills for content creation, research, analysis, and technical assistance
- Highlight text to explain, translate, convert to JSON, generate hashtags, or summarize
- Chat with web pages, PDFs, YouTube videos, and spreadsheets without copying/pasting
- Agent Buttons provide 1-click access to automated tasks on any website
- Voice commands launch Agents and read responses aloud for hands-free productivity
- Connects to Zapier, n8n, Pipedream, Make, and Activepieces for workflow automation
- Reads current page or text selection as context for highly relevant responses
- Writes data directly to Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Excel, and Salesforce
- No coding required to create new Agents in English
- Add Agent Buttons to websites in one click with no code
- Easily share Agents with team members
- Only AI browser extension designed for enterprise deployment
- Runs on employee's computer, data never sent to or through Ask Steve
- Connects to any LLM: public, private, on-premise, or local models
- Connects to any Webhook or API with no code
- Works in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Arc, and Opera browsers
- Standard plan is free forever with own API key
- Streaming responses for faster workflow
- 1 Notebook included in Standard plan
Ask Steve cons
- Only works in desktop browsers, not on phones
- Free Gemini API Key not available in EU, UK, or Switzerland
- Free Gemini and Mistral may use data for training purposes
- Will stop working when Credits run out unless connecting own model
- Requires setup of own API key for free Standard plan
- Only 1 Notebook included in Standard plan
- Community support only for Standard plan, no email support
- Credits last only 1 year if purchased
- Premium plan costs $19.99/month for email support and unlimited Notebooks
- Keyboard shortcut for Writing Helper may need customization
Frequently asked questions about Ask Steve
Is it really free?
If you connect your own model or are calling your own webhooks/APIs, it is completely free to use with the BYO Account plan at $0/month. You just need to put in your own Google Gemini Pro API Key or Mistral La Plateforme API Key. If you don't want to bother with setting all that up, you can buy Credits from us for $9.99 per 5M credits with no subscription required.
What browsers does it work in?
Ask Steve works to varying degrees in all Chromium-based browsers including Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Arc, and Opera. It is a Chrome extension that can be added to any Chromium-based browser.
Does it work on my phone?
No, it only works in desktop browsers. Ask Steve is not available for mobile devices or phone browsers.
Will Ask Steve still work when my Credits run out?
No. You will need to either connect your own model with your own API key or buy more Credits. The tool will stop functioning when Credits are exhausted unless you set up your own API connection.
Why do I need to put in an API Key?
If we run your requests through our server, we are charged for them and then we have to charge you - that is exactly how our Credits work. By using your own API Key, your computer talks directly to the model provider and you get to use Ask Steve for free with unlimited requests. The API Key is like a password enabling Ask Steve to connect to your model provider on your behalf.
Is my usage being tracked?
No. There is no tracking in Ask Steve. The extension is designed to be secure, private, and customizable by design. None of your data is ever sent to or through Ask Steve itself.
Can I change the keyboard shortcut for the Writing Helper?
Yes! The default shortcut is Command-Shift-K (Mac) and Control-Shift-K (Windows, ChromeOS). To change it, click the puzzle piece icon in the Chrome toolbar, select 'Manage Extensions', then click 'Keyboard Shortcuts' in the left navigation menu. You can change the shortcut there.
What is an API Key?
An API Key is like a password for one piece of software to talk to another one. In this case, the API Key you're getting from your model provider (like Google Gemini or Mistral) enables Ask Steve to connect to them on your behalf. It allows your computer to talk directly to the model provider without going through Ask Steve's server.
How do I see what version of Ask Steve that I have installed?
Click the puzzle piece icon in the Chrome toolbar and then select 'Manage Extensions'. On that screen you can see all your installed extensions. Click on the 'Details' button for Ask Steve and you will see the version number displayed.
Logging in with my Google account isn't working?
When you press the Login with Google button, a new popup window will open that enables you to login with Google. Make sure you have popups enabled in your browser settings and that the popup isn't hiding behind another window. Check your browser's popup permissions if the window doesn't appear.