Screen2AI: a screenshot-to-answer assistant for your browser

Screen2AI is a Chrome assistant that removes the annoying “copy, paste, upload” loop. Hit a hotkey, we snap a screenshot, you ask a question, and the answer appears right there in the side panel — no context switching.

Why this exists

Context switching kills flow. We wanted the “what does this error mean?” moment to be one keystroke away — not a ritual of saving images, uploading, and re-explaining. Screen2AI keeps you in the tab, with answers that reference exactly what you’re looking at.

How it works (quick tour)

1. Hotkey → screenshot
   The extension captures the visible tab and encodes it locally as a data URL.

2. Prompt in the panel
   A minimal input appears on the right; paste more images if you want (stack up to 5).

3. Send to your model
   We support OpenAI bring‑your‑own key. Your key is stored in chrome.storage.local and never leaves your device except to call the model you chose.

4. Answer in place
   We render markdown with code blocks, citations, and follow‑ups. No new tabs, no context loss.

Features that matter

• BYO API key: No login. Works with OpenAI today.
• Instant side panel: Stays pinned; feels like part of the page.
• Multi‑image context: Paste or snap multiple screenshots; we send them in a single request.
• Fast UX: Framer‑motion transitions, optimistic UI, and subtle haptics (where available).
• Privacy‑first: Keys in chrome.storage.local, screenshots kept in memory until you submit.