chep

Chat with AI about any YouTube video. Ask questions, get summaries, and learn more while you watch.

✨ Features

• 💬 Instant Chat: Ask questions and get immediate AI responses about any video content
• ⏰ Time Links: AI answers include timestamps so you can jump to the right part of the video easily
• ⚡ Slash Commands: Quick shortcuts for common prompts - type / to see options like /summary, /explain, or create your own
• 🤖 Different AI Options: Works with OpenAI, Google Gemini, and OpenRouter using your own API keys
• 🎯 Easy to Use: Works right on YouTube pages with a simple, clean design that stays out of your way
• 🔒 Private: Your chats stay between you and the AI service you pick. We don't save your data

🚀 Installation

Option 1: Firefox Add-ons Store (Recommended)

1. Visit the Firefox Add-ons Store
2. Click "Add to Firefox"
3. Follow the setup instructions
4. Start chatting on any YouTube video!

Option 2: Install from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Jimuelzxc/chep.git
cd chep

# Load in Firefox
# 1. Open Firefox and go to about:debugging
# 2. Click "This Firefox"
# 3. Click "Load Temporary Add-on"
# 4. Select the manifest.json file

Note: The extension is completely free, but you'll need your own API key from one of the supported AI providers.

🚀 How to Use chep

1. Get Your API Key (We recommend Google Gemini)

To use chep, you need an API key from a supported AI provider. We strongly recommend Google Gemini because it's easy to set up and offers a generous free tier.

How to get your Google Gemini API Key:

1. Go to the Google AI Studio.
2. Click on "Get API key".
3. Sign in with your Google account if prompted.
4. Click "Create API key in new project".
5. Your API key will be generated. Copy it to your clipboard.

For other options, you can also use keys from OpenAI or OpenRouter.

2. Configure chep in YouTube

After installing the extension and getting your API key, you're ready to start chatting!

1. Go to any YouTube video.
2. You'll find the chep AI Companion panel on the right side of the page, below the video details.
3. Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the chep panel header to open the configuration menu.
4. Select your AI Provider (e.g., Google Gemini, OpenAI) from the dropdown menu.
5. Paste your API Key into the corresponding input field.
6. Click "Save Changes".
7. That's it! You can now close the settings and start asking questions about the video in the chatbox.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. 🍴 Fork the repository
2. 🌿 Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. ✅ Test your changes on various YouTube videos
4. 📝 Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
5. 🚀 Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
6. 📬 Submit a pull request

🐛 Bug Reports

Found a bug? Please open an issue with:

• Steps to reproduce
• Expected vs actual behavior
• Browser version and OS
• Screenshots if applicable

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Thanks to all the AI providers for their APIs
• Firefox extension community for guidance
• All contributors and users who help improve chep

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