Chrome extension
FreeAI coding assistant with code chat, GitHub integration, and OCR
FreeFree tier
Inputs: text, image, codeOutputs: text, code
About Chrome extension
BLACKBOX.AI is a Chrome extension that integrates AI directly into your browsing workflow. It offers a Code Chat for real-time coding answers, the ability to add the current page as context for AI queries, a GitHub integration for analyzing code directly on repository pages, and an Image-To-Text (OCR) feature. The extension aims to supercharge navigation and development tasks by providing instant, context-aware assistance.
Key Features
Code Chat: Ask coding questions and get real-time answers and suggestions
Add current page as context: Activate 'Include Context' to query about page content
GitHub Integration: A 'Code Chat' button appears on GitHub code views for inline questions
Image-To-Text (OCR): Press CTRL+E (Windows) or CMD+E (Mac) to select an area and extract text
Real-time answers and suggestions
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real-time AI answers for coding questions
- Direct integration with GitHub for code analysis
- Built-in OCR to extract text from images
- Can use current web page content as context for queries
- Free to use
Cons
- Only supports English and Korean languages
- Mixed user reviews with an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars
Best For
Getting answers to coding questions without leaving the browserAnalyzing and understanding code directly on GitHub repositoriesExtracting text from images using OCRGaining context-aware insights from any web page by including it as context
FAQ
How do I use the Code Chat feature?
Click the BLACKBOX AI icon in your browser toolbar or assign a keyboard shortcut via Manage Extension > Keyboard Shortcut. Then type your coding question to receive real-time answers and suggestions.
How do I use the Image-To-Text (OCR) feature?
Press CTRL+E (Windows) or CMD+E (Mac) to activate OCR. Select the area you want to capture, then paste the extracted text wherever needed.
How does the GitHub Integration work?
When viewing code on GitHub, a 'Code Chat' button appears at the top of the code. Click it to ask questions about that code and get real-time answers.