⚡ Chrome Extension with Gemini API

A lightweight Chrome Extension powered by JavaScript that communicates with a local server using the Gemini API.

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📦 Prerequisites

• Node.js installed
• A valid Gemini API key from Google AI Studio
• Chrome browser

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🔧 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-extension-repo.git
cd your-extension-repo

2. Install Server Dependencies

cd server
npm install

3. Add Your Gemini API Key

Create a .env file in the server directory:

touch .env

Add this line inside .env:

GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

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🚀 Start the Server

npm start

This will start your server on the default port (e.g., http://localhost:3000).

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🧩 Load the Chrome Extension (Developer Mode)

1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
2. Enable Developer Mode (top right toggle).
3. Click on Load unpacked.
4. Select the extension folder from this project.

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💡 Usage

1. Navigate to a supported page (e.g., LeetCode).
2. Click the extension icon in the toolbar.
3. The extension will interact with your local server using your Gemini API key.

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🛠️ Project Structure

📁 extension/
📁 server/
  ├─ .env
  ├─ index.js
  └─ ...

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🧪 Test the API Endpoint

Use a tool like Postman or cURL:

curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/gemini \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt": "Summarize this paragraph..."}'

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📝 Notes

• Keep your .env file private.
• Ensure the server is running before using the extension.
• Chrome extension requests are routed to the local server.