> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.chatlyai.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.chatlyai.app/products-and-features/chatly-extension/how-to-use-chatly-extension.md).

# How to use Chatly Extension?

AI Chat is designed to be intuitive and flexible, allowing you to interact with powerful language models for a wide range of tasks directly within your browser.

### Step 1: Install <a href="#user-content-step-1-install" id="user-content-step-1-install"></a>

Install the extension from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/allkflnjjojcebeclfejonalicefpiph).

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### Step 2: Open Chatly <a href="#user-content-step-2-open-chatly" id="user-content-step-2-open-chatly"></a>

Click the extension icon in the top-right corner of your browser toolbar, or click the floating widget on the page to open the chat interface.

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### Step 3: Select Model <a href="#user-content-step-3-select-model" id="user-content-step-3-select-model"></a>

Select the model best suited for your conversation from the dropdown menu in the chat input area.

### Step 4: Add Context <a href="#user-content-step-4-add-context" id="user-content-step-4-add-context"></a>

Upload images or files to process, or use the "Ask this page" button to give the AI context about your current tab.

### Step 5: Start Chatting <a href="#user-content-step-5-start-chatting" id="user-content-step-5-start-chatting"></a>

Type your query or use the attached page context to ask specific questions about the content you are viewing.

### History <a href="#user-content-history" id="user-content-history"></a>

Chat History can be accessed by clicking the 'History' button (or icon) in the bottom bar or side menu. All interactions are synced with the web app, and previous conversations can be reopened at any time.

### Usage Limits <a href="#user-content-usage-limits" id="user-content-usage-limits"></a>

Each message processed consumes usage limits and credits.


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