I built a free extension that puts AI inside every text box (no API key, no copy/paste)

I got tired of the same workflow loop: open a page → think of a response → jump to ChatGPT → paste context → get an answer → jump back → reformat → repeat.

So I built Clico—a free browser extension that adds an AI layer to any text field on any website, and it can read the page you’re on so you don’t have to copy/paste context manually.

What I wanted was something that felt like a “native” part of the web: writing help when you’re typing, summaries when you’re reading, quick explanations when you’re researching, and voice when your hands are busy.

What Clico does (the core shortcuts)
⌘+O — “Clico It”: open it in any text field and generate a draft/reply/rewrite right at your cursor, using page context.

Double ⌘ — “Memo It”: instant page summary with key points + action items (useful for long threads/docs).

Hold ⌘ — Voice Input: speak to type with real-time transcription.

Highlight — Instant Search: select any text and get an explanation/definition without leaving the page.

It works across places I’m in all day: Gmail, Notion, Slack, LinkedIn, Reddit, Google Docs, Substack, X, Figma, WhatsApp and a bunch more.

How it’s different from other writing extensions
Autocomplete tools are great for speed typing, and email copilots help with messages—but I wanted something broader: write + read + research + voice, everywhere, in one consistent interface.

If you want to try it :
🔗 https://tryclico.com/?utm_source=indiehackers&utm_medium=referral

It’s free, no API key, no credit card, and works on Chrome / Edge / Brave / Arc.