Sider

What is Sider?

Sider is an innovative, cross-platform AI assistant designed to integrate the power of multiple leading AI models (including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini) directly into your digital workflow. Primarily functioning as a browser extension and mobile application, Sider acts as a “sidekick” that helps you read, write, research, and create seamlessly on any webpage, document, or application. It is the definitive all-in-one AI tool that eliminates the need to jump between different tabs and services, providing real-time, context-aware assistance wherever you are on the web.

Features

• Multi-Model AI Integration: Access a unified interface to switch between top AI models like GPT-4o, Claude 3, and Gemini 1.5 Pro, ensuring optimal performance for any task.
• In-Context Web Assistance: Summarize any webpage, explain highlighted text, or translate content instantly without leaving the current tab.
• Deep Research Agent: An advanced feature that automates comprehensive research, gathering relevant sources and generating detailed, well-cited reports in minutes.
• AI Reader and Writer: Offers powerful tools for generating content, drafting replies, checking grammar, and composing articles, speeding up writing tasks tenfold.
• Chat with Files: Interact directly with uploaded documents (PDFs, DOCX, TXT), images, and even audio files to extract summaries, key findings, and detailed insights.
• YouTube Video Summary: Instantly summarize any YouTube video, providing a quick breakdown of key highlights and saving significant time.
• Image Tools: Includes an integrated AI image generator, background remover, and text extractor (OCR) directly within the extension.
• Wisebase Knowledge Management: A personalized, AI-powered workspace to store, organize, and grow your research reports, web finds, and AI chats.

Unleash Your Productivity! Install Sider for Free to add the AI sidekick to your browser and experience a seamless digital life!

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Unified Interface: Combines multiple top-tier AI models into a single, easy-to-access sidebar, simplifying your workflow.
• Exceptional Time-Saving: Users report saving significant time weekly on tasks like research, writing, and content summarization.
• High Versatility: Works across nearly all websites and supports interaction with various content types (text, links, images, PDFs, videos).
• Cross-Platform Support: Available as a browser extension (Chrome, Edge, Safari) and on dedicated apps (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows).
• Free Plan Available: Offers a robust free tier with basic credits for accessing core features and multiple AI models. Cons (Disadvantages)
• Credit System: Advanced features and premium AI models require credits, which are limited on the free plan and require payment on paid tiers.
• Internet Dependency: As an online tool, its performance and functionality are entirely reliant on a stable internet connection.
• Resource Intensive: Running multiple, powerful AI models simultaneously can sometimes lead to high CPU or memory usage.

How to Use Sider?

1. Install the Extension: Go to the Chrome Web Store (or your respective browser store/app store) and install the Sider extension/app.
2. Activate the Sidebar: Once installed, the Sider icon will appear on your browser toolbar or as a floating panel on the webpage. Click it to open the AI sidebar.
3. Chat or Command: In the sidebar, you can select an AI model (e.g., GPT-4o) and start a general chat or use specific tools.
4. In-Context Action: To act on content, simply highlight any text on a webpage. A small “Ask AI” button will pop up, offering quick actions like “Summarize,” “Explain,” or “Translate.”
5. Summarize a Page: Click the Sider icon while on a webpage, and the AI will automatically ask if you want to summarize the entire page content.
6. Use Advanced Tools: Access the ‘Tools’ menu for functionalities like ChatPDF (upload and query documents), Deep Research, or the AI Writer/Image Generator.

Sider is much more than a simple AI chat extension; it is a comprehensive productivity layer for the modern web. By consolidating the capabilities of multiple cutting-edge AI models and embedding them directly into your browser, Sider empowers users to read, write, and research with unprecedented efficiency. It is the essential sidekick for anyone looking to declutter their digital life, save time on repetitive tasks, and unlock new levels of creativity and comprehension.

FAQs

1. Is Sider completely free to use? Sider offers a free plan with access to core features and daily basic credits. Premium features, higher usage limits, and access to more powerful AI models require a paid subscription.
2. Which AI models does Sider support? Sider supports many leading models, including various versions of ChatGPT (like GPT-4o), Claude 3, and Gemini 1.5 Pro, all accessible from one interface.
3. Can I use Sider on my phone? Yes, Sider is available as a mobile application for both iOS and Android, offering multi-device synchronization.
4. How does Sider summarize a webpage? Sider’s in-context AI analyzes the content of the currently open webpage when you click the sidebar, then generates a concise summary based on that specific page.
5. Is Sider secure and private? Sider implements robust security measures. However, as an online, non-local browser extension, it needs to access and process the content of the pages you visit to provide assistance.
6. Does Sider help with writing long documents or articles? Yes, Sider includes a dedicated AI Writer that uses powerful models to generate, refine, and edit long-form content, from emails and social posts to detailed articles and reports.