AI Productivity Tools
Merlin
Browser-based AI assistant for summarizing, writing, and answering questions anywhere online.
Free tierchrome-extensionweb
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Merlin is a browser extension that layers AI chat, page and PDF summarization, and writing assistance on top of any website, email, or document you're already looking at, without needing to switch tabs.
This is a direct link to Merlin — we don't currently earn anything from it.
Free tier reality
Free tier includes a limited number of AI queries per day across its chat and summarization tools.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- Page and PDF summarization
- In-context AI chat on any website
- Email reply drafting
- YouTube video summarization
Best for
- Anyone who wants AI help without leaving the page they're on
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalMerlin FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Merlin free?
Yes — Free tier includes a limited number of AI queries per day across its chat and summarization tools.
What is Merlin best for?
Anyone who wants AI help without leaving the page they're on
What platforms does Merlin run on?
Merlin is available on: chrome-extension, web.