From the moment you add Oldwise to Chrome, here is exactly what to do. Pick how you want to use it.
Which way will you use Oldwise?
Open the Chrome Web Store listing and click Add to Chrome. A welcome tab opens by itself once it installs.
On the Free plan you use your own AI key. The quickest is Google AI Studio: go to aistudio.google.com, sign in, click Create API key, and copy it.
Click the Oldwise icon in your browser toolbar (top right). If you do not see it, click the puzzle piece and pin Oldwise.
In settings, set AI provider to your provider (for example Google Gemini), paste your key into API key, and choose your Target language.
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Click Save and you are ready.
Select text, right-click, and choose Learn (Linguistically or Technically) or Summarize (Sharp, Balanced, or Detailed). The answer appears in a small card.
Open the Chrome Web Store listing and click Add to Chrome. A welcome tab opens by itself once it installs.
On this site, create an account and choose the Bro Plan or Pro Plan on the Pricing section, then complete checkout.
Click the Oldwise icon in your browser toolbar (top right). If you do not see it, click the puzzle piece and pin Oldwise.
In the Subscription section, click Connect Oldwise account, sign in, and it links automatically. No copy and paste.
Choose your Target language, then click Save. The plan and your usage now show in settings.
Select text, right-click, and choose Learn (Linguistically or Technically) or Summarize (Sharp, Balanced, or Detailed). The answer appears in a small card.