FoldSum
Chrome extension that summarizes and translates selected text on web pages using ChatGPT, with no extra token cost.
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What is FoldSum?
FoldSum is a Chrome browser extension that provides flexible ChatGPT-based text summarization for any webpage. It lets users select text on any page, summarize it inline, and replace the selected text with the generated summary. The tool uses web-based ChatGPT or POE as its summarization engine without requiring extra token costs, making it an economical solution for frequent summarization needs.
Key features include multi-language support with the ability to summarize and translate in one step, unlimited summarization of selected text on any webpage, inline replacement of page content with generated summaries, support for layered nested summaries, and translation of summarized content in multiple languages. The extension works with Chrome, Brave, Arc, and other Chrome-based browsers.
FoldSum is ideal for anyone who browses lengthy content like financial reports, research papers, news articles, or any web text that needs quick summarization. It boosts reading efficiency by enabling on-demand text summarization without navigating away from the current page, making it perfect for students, professionals, researchers, and anyone who consumes large amounts of web content daily.
FoldSum pricing
Pricing model: Free
FoldSum is 100% free to use with no extra token cost for summarization and translation. There are no paid plans, subscription fees, or premium tiers. The tool includes unlimited summarization of selected text on any webpage, inline replaced page content with generated summary, layered nested summaries support, multi-language translation, and access to both web-based ChatGPT and POE as summarization engines.
FoldSum pros
- Completely free to use with no extra token cost
- Unlimited summarization of selected text on any webpage
- Inline text replacement with generated summary
- Supports layered nested summaries for complex content
- Multi-language translation in one step with summarization
- Uses existing ChatGPT or POE accounts as engine
- Works on Chrome, Brave, Arc, and Chrome-based browsers
- No user information collection for privacy
- Does not interfere with normal ChatGPT or POE usage
- Auto-switches between POE and ChatGPT when both open
- Multiple output formats including concise text, headline, key points
- Right-click menu option available when floating button disabled
- Customizable translation language on settings page
- Toggle floating button on/off via plugin settings
- No additional subscription or payment required
FoldSum cons
- No keyboard shortcuts for generating summaries currently
- Cannot modify prompt format for generating summaries
- Only supports Chrome-based browsers, not Firefox or Safari
- Requires logged-in ChatGPT or POE page to be open
- Floating button must be enabled for quickest access
- Dependent on web-based ChatGPT or POE availability
- No standalone summarization without ChatGPT/POE
- Settings page required for language and button customization
Frequently asked questions about FoldSum
Which browsers does FoldSum support?
FoldSum supports Chrome, Brave, Arc, and other Chrome-based browsers. It does not work on non-Chrome-based browsers like Firefox or Safari.
How do I turn off the floating button?
The floating summary button in the selection area of the page can be turned on or off on the plugin settings page. After turning it off, you can still use the same function by right-clicking on the selected text and selecting 'Summarize and translate the selected text' from the browser menu.
How do I switch the translation language?
You can choose the language to which the summary is translated on the plugin settings page. This allows you to customize the output language for your summarization needs.
Does FoldSum support keyboard shortcuts for generating summaries?
Not currently. FoldSum does not have keyboard shortcuts for generating summaries at this time.
Can I modify the prompt format for generating summaries?
Not currently. Users cannot modify the prompt format for generating summaries through the extension settings.
Does FoldSum collect user information?
FoldSum does not collect any user information. For more information, users can refer to the privacy policy on their website.
Will using FoldSum affect the normal use of ChatGPT or POE pages?
No, FoldSum will encapsulate the summary request into a prompt and send it directly in ChatGPT or POE pages, so you can use the other functionalities of ChatGPT or POE pages as usual without interference.
What happens if I open both POE and ChatGPT at the same time?
FoldSum will use the latest opened POE or ChatGPT page as the 'Agent' page for summary generation by default. For example, if you first open poe.com and then open chat.openai.com, FoldSum will use chat.openai.com for subsequent summaries. If you close the chat.openai.com page, FoldSum will automatically switch to the poe.com page.
How do I install FoldSum?
Click the download link on the FoldSum website to download and install the FoldSum browser extension. After installation, open a logged-in ChatGPT or POE page to start using it.
Is there any cost for using FoldSum's summarization feature?
No, FoldSum is free to use and has no extra token cost for summarization and translation. It uses your existing web-based ChatGPT or POE account as the summarization engine without charging additional fees.