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A Chrome, Firefox and Edge browser extension that brings Notion AI-style writing and reading assistance to any webpage, powered by OpenAI GPT models.

Open-source alternative to:Notion AI

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What is it?

Writely is a browser extension that offers Notion AI-style writing help on any editable webpage. Select text on a page and a "W" icon appears near the cursor, letting you run AI actions on the selection without leaving the site.

It is built on OpenAI's GPT models, so you supply your own OpenAI API key in the extension settings. The project targets everyday writing tasks such as drafting emails, articles, social media replies and stories on platforms like Zhihu, and it also includes query translation and reading assistance to speed up comprehension of foreign-language pages.

The extension is distributed through the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons and Microsoft Edge Add-ons, and the project is written in TypeScript.

Key features

  • 01Triggers AI writing actions from a floating icon after selecting text on any webpage.
  • 02Uses OpenAI GPT models with a user-provided API key.
  • 03Supports query translation and reading assistance.
  • 04Works in Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
  • 05Can assist with replies on social media platforms such as Twitter and Weibo.

Use cases

  • Drafting or polishing emails directly in a webpage's text box.
  • Writing articles or stories on publishing platforms such as Zhihu.
  • Replying to posts on social media without copying text elsewhere.
  • Translating and understanding foreign-language text while reading.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store

  2. 2

    Obtain an OpenAI API key from the OpenAI platform

  3. 3

    Click the plugin icon, open Settings and enter your configuration

  4. 4

    Select text on any webpage and click the W icon that appears

Things to know

  • Requires your own paid OpenAI API key to work.
  • The project is marked Beta.

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Chrome & browser extensions

Topics

#chrome-extension#openai#gpt#writing#browser-extension#translation#chatgpt#notion-ai

FAQ

What is writely?
A Chrome, Firefox and Edge browser extension that brings Notion AI-style writing and reading assistance to any webpage, powered by OpenAI GPT models. Writely is a browser extension that offers Notion AI-style writing help on any editable webpage. Select text on a page and a "W" icon appears near the cursor, letting you run AI actions on the selection without leaving the site.
Is writely free to use? What license does it have?
writely is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is writely still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to writely was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use writely for?
Drafting or polishing emails directly in a webpage's text box. Writing articles or stories on publishing platforms such as Zhihu. Replying to posts on social media without copying text elsewhere. Translating and understanding foreign-language text while reading.
How do I install writely?
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store Obtain an OpenAI API key from the OpenAI platform Click the plugin icon, open Settings and enter your configuration Select text on any webpage and click the W icon that appears
Where can I get writely?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/anc95/writely

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