What is Bearly AI?
The Bearly extension has been migrated to Bearly Companion (Chrome Web Store link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bearly-companion/abedghmgjanckicdpgoikkkigfjiimnl），用户需安装该新版以持续获取更新；Bearly). It also supports Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, and the web, with its main site at https://bearly.ai。
Key features
Summarize the current webpage and supported Google Workspace documents with a single click; automatically identify and extract action items, owners, deadlines, decision points, and outstanding issues from the page.
Supports context-aware, focused questioning about the current page (not generalized Q&A), and allows you to select unfamiliar text for concise, easy-to-understand explanations while keeping the original text visible for reading, copying, or polishing.
Use cases and audience
Knowledge workers, researchers, product managers, and cross-functional collaborators who need to efficiently handle web page information
- Summarize the current webpage or supported Google Workspace documents with one click
- Extract action items, owners, deadlines, decision points, and outstanding issues from the page
- Ask questions based on the current page content, rather than relying on general knowledge
The text content of the currently active webpage, manually selected text snippets, and user-entered focused questions
Webpage summaries, structured lists of action items (including owners, deadlines, decisions, and issues), targeted Q&A responses to page content, and plain-language explanations of selected text
Frequently asked questions
Will Bearly access my browser history, cookies, or other tab contents?
No. One-click operations only use the cleaned-up page text or the text you’ve manually selected, and do not access cookies, browser history, local storage, or content from other tabs.
What prerequisites are required for the remote browser control feature?
The following conditions must all be met: you must have a Bearly account, install the Bearly desktop app, use the Chrome browser, and explicitly grant permissions regarding scope and duration each time you use it.
How to use
- 01
Install the Bearly Companion extension (the original Bearly extension has been migrated)
- 02
Make sure you have installed the Bearly desktop app (supports Mac/Windows/Linux/iPhone/web)
- 03
Open any webpage in Chrome and click the extension icon to activate the sidebar
- 04
Choose one-click actions such as "Summarize Page," "Extract Action Items," or "Explain Selected Text"
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- User-friendly interface
- Advanced AI capabilities
- Rich features
- Efficient content creation
Limitations
- Pricing information not provided
- Specific limitations of the AI are not detailed
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-27
