Aha: ELI5 Chrome Extension

Overview

Aha is a Chrome extension that simplifies complex terms into easy-to-understand "Explain Like I'm 5" (ELI5) explanations. Highlight any phrase and get a quick breakdown using the Cerebras Llama 3.1 80b language model, with extra resources provided by Exa.ai.

Features

• easy access: Highlight text and hit Command/Ctrl + Shift + X
• lightning fast: Uses Cerebras Llama 3.1 70b for lighting-fast responses.
• context-aware: Uses the page title as context to explain the highlighted term
• useful resources: Fetch additional learning materials via Exa.ai.
• markdown support: easily copy explanations in markdown format
• one-click learning: open all links in new tabs with one click.
• search history: previous search terms stored in local storage

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/benthecoder/aha.git
   

2. Replace API keys
   • Open src/cerebras.js and replace CEREBRAS_API_KEY with your Cerebras API key.
   • Open src/exa.js and replace EXA_API_KEY with your Exa.ai API key.
3. Load the extension in Chrome:
   • Open chrome://extensions/ in Chrome.
   • Enable "Developer mode" in the top right.
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the project

TODO

• create a server to host API calls