Sider AI
Sider is an advanced AI assistant that integrates with your browser to provide a wide range of services on any webpage. Sider comprises different AI tools, incl...
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What is Sider AI?
Sider AI is a powerful browser sidebar assistant that connects you to multiple top AI models including GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude 3 (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus), and Gemini directly within your Chrome or Edge browser. It allows you to interact with AI without leaving your current webpage, making it seamless to summarize articles, translate content, check grammar, rewrite text, explain code, and analyze PDFs, images, and files while browsing.
Key features include the ability to summarize any webpage or YouTube video in seconds, advanced OCR to extract and analyze text from screenshots and images, built-in prompts for common tasks like grammar correction and translation, multi-bot mention functionality to compare responses from different AI models simultaneously, and Advanced Data Analysis for uploading and analyzing various file formats including CSV, PDF, DOCX, code files, audio, and video. Sider also offers image generation through its Painter tool, Wisebase for storing research reports and chats, Deep Research Agent that scans 100+ sources for visualized reports, ChatPDF functionality, and tools like AI Slides, AI Essay Writer, AI Video Shortener, AI Translator, and Background Remover.
Sider AI is designed for researchers, students, professionals, writers, developers, and anyone who frequently browses the web and needs instant AI assistance. It's particularly valuable for people who read academic articles, watch educational YouTube videos, write emails or reports, code, analyze data, translate content for non-native speakers, or conduct deep research across multiple sources without wanting to switch between different AI platforms.
Sider AI pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Sider AI offers a free tier with limited Credits for basic usage. Free users currently receive a set amount of Credits to use for AI chats and features. Paid plans unlock premium features including unlimited or higher Credit allocations, access to advanced models like GPT-4 and Claude Opus, and full access to tools like Deep Research, Painter, Advanced Data Analysis, ChatPDF, AI Slides, AI Essay Writer, and other specialized tools. Credits are consumed when using AI features, and free users may not receive credits after inviting friends if certain conditions aren't met. Invoices can be requested for paid subscriptions.
Sider AI pros
- Access multiple AI models (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini) in one sidebar
- No need to switch tabs - AI integrated directly into browser workflow
- Summarize any webpage instantly with one click
- Summarize YouTube videos automatically
- Advanced OCR extracts text from screenshots and images
- Translate web content and selected text into any language
- Built-in prompts save time (grammar fix, rewrite, summarize)
- Compare responses from multiple AI models simultaneously
- Upload and analyze PDFs, images, CSV, DOCX, code, audio, video files
- Advanced Data Analysis for data conversion and code editing
- Painter tool creates images from text descriptions
- Wisebase stores research reports, web finds, and chats
- Deep Research Agent scans 100+ sources for visualized reports
- ChatPDF functionality for PDF interaction
- Additional tools: AI Slides, Essay Writer, Video Shortener, Translators
- Background Remover and Photo Eraser included
- Works on Chrome and Edge browsers
- Free tier available for basic usage
- Screenshot feature captures any content for AI chat
- History feature tracks all chat conversations
Sider AI cons
- Free users have limited Credits
- Premium features require paid subscription
- Some advanced tools may have usage limits
- Browser extension only works on Chrome and Edge
- Requires internet connection for all features
- OCR accuracy may vary with complex images
- Multi-model comparison increases Credit consumption
- Some file formats may have size restrictions
- Dependency on OpenAI and other API availability
Frequently asked questions about Sider AI
How to use web access in chats?
To use web access in chats, click the Sidebar icon, select Chat, then click on Tools and enable Web Access. This supercharges your AI conversation by allowing the model to access current web information when answering your queries.
How many Credits do free users currently have?
Free users receive a limited amount of Credits to use for AI chats and features. The exact number varies and may be updated by Sider. Credits are consumed when using AI models, built-in prompts, and advanced tools like Painter or Advanced Data Analysis.
Can I chat with PDFs using Sider?
Yes, Sider offers ChatPDF functionality. In the Chat feature, click on 'Screenshot' to upload a file from your computer, including PDFs. You can then chat with the PDF, ask questions about its content, and get summaries or specific information extracted from the document.
How do I summarize a YouTube video?
Open the YouTube video webpage, click the Sider Sidebar icon, select Chat, then click on 'Read this page'. Choose a quick prompt for video summary or input your own query. Sider will analyze the video content and provide a summary with key points.
What AI models are supported in Sider?
Sider supports GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus, and Gemini. You can choose which model to use for each chat by selecting it in the Chat interface after clicking the Sidebar icon.
How do I use the Painter tool to create images?
Click Sidebar icon > Chat, then click on Tools and enable Painter. Input text describing the image you want to create, and Sider will generate an image based on your description. The tool converts text descriptions into visual images via conversation.
What file formats can I upload for Advanced Data Analysis?
Sider supports Text (.txt, .csv, .json, .xml), Image (.jpg, .png, .gif), Document (.pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx), Code (.py, .js, .html, .css), Data (.csv, .xlsx, .tsv, .json), Audio (.mp3, .wav), and Video (.mp4, .avi, .mov) files for Advanced Data Analysis.
Why haven't I received credits after inviting a friend?
Credits from friend invitations may not be received if certain conditions aren't met. The invited friend may need to complete specific actions like installing the extension, signing up, or using Sider actively. Check Sider's invitation terms or contact customer service for clarification.
How do I compare responses from multiple AI models?
Use the Mention Bot feature by clicking to mention one or multiple AI bots to answer the same question. This allows you to conveniently compare answers from different models (GPT, Claude, Gemini) side by side and choose the most optimized solution for your task.
What is Wisebase and how does it work?
Wisebase is Sider's evolving AI knowledge base that grows with every interaction. It stores and organizes your research reports, web finds, and chats. The Deep Research Agent automatically saves findings, highlights key information, and takes inspirational notes to Wisebase, creating a personalized knowledge repository that accumulates your research over time.