Pro-Writer Cory
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About
Cory is a browser-based AI sidekick designed to enhance how users interact with the internet. Developed by Pro-Writer, it functions as a lightweight extension for Chrome and Edge that reads the current webpage to provide context-aware assistance. Unlike general-purpose chatbots that require manual copying and pasting of text, this tool integrates directly into the browsing experience, allowing users to ask questions about specific articles, data tables, or long-form documents currently visible on their screen. The primary objective is to turn static web content into a conversational interface, making information retrieval faster and more intuitive. The extension operates on a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model, meaning users connect their own OpenAI API key to power the AI. This architecture ensures that all interactions are processed via the user's personal account rather than a shared third-party subscription. Key functionalities include the ability to analyze screenshots processed locally on the device, remember user preferences over time, and handle web data extraction. Because the extension lives in the browser, it can provide summaries, explain complex concepts, or extract specific data points from any active tab. The user interface is designed to be conversational and approachable, mimicking a chat with a knowledgeable friend rather than a clinical data tool. Cory is particularly effective for students, researchers, and professional analysts who deal with vast amounts of online information daily. For instance, a student can use it to summarize academic papers, while a legal professional might utilize it to quickly identify key clauses in online contracts. It also serves general users who want to simplify complex technical jargon found on help pages or product descriptions. Because it handles screenshots and page content locally, it appeals strongly to privacy-conscious users who are wary of cloud-based AI tools that track browsing habits or store conversation history on external servers. What sets this tool apart is its uncompromising stance on privacy and cost transparency. By requiring a personal API key, it eliminates monthly subscription markups typically charged by AI wrappers, allowing users to pay only for the tokens they consume. All data storage is handled 100% locally within the browser's storage, ensuring that no browsing history or chat logs are sent to the creators. Additionally, as part of the broader Pro-Writer ecosystem, users can transition from simple browser assistance to more robust document processing, OCR, and GDPR-compliant web scraping through the Pro-Writer web platform, offering a scalable solution for both casual browsing and professional document management.
Pros & Cons
Maintains user privacy by keeping data and screenshots on the local device.
Eliminates subscription markups by allowing users to use their own OpenAI API keys.
Integrates directly into Chrome and Edge for seamless interaction with web content.
Includes OCR capabilities for recognizing text in images and PDFs within the Pro-Writer suite.
Offers a free-forever extension model with no hidden recurring platform fees.
Requires technical setup to obtain and input an OpenAI API key.
Ongoing costs are variable and dependent on OpenAI's current token pricing.
Limited to OpenAI models as the primary AI engine via the user's key.
Full document processing and cloud storage require a paid Pro-Writer subscription.
Use Cases
Students can analyze and summarize long academic articles directly in their browser to save time on research projects.
Legal professionals can use the extension to quickly scan online contracts for specific clauses or problematic language.
Data analysts can extract structured information from web pages and tables using the built-in scraping capabilities.
Casual web users can simplify technical documentation or long blog posts by asking for conversational explanations.
Privacy-conscious researchers can interact with AI without their browsing data being tracked or stored by the developer.
Platform
Task
Features
• gdpr compliance
• document processing
• bring your own key (byok) support
• web data extraction
• text recognition (ocr)
• privacy-focused local storage
• local screenshot processing
• context-aware web chat
FAQs
Do I need an OpenAI account to use Cory?
Yes, the extension uses a Bring Your Own Key model, so you must have an active OpenAI API key to power the chat features. This allows you to pay OpenAI directly for only what you use.
Is my browsing data private?
Absolutely. The tool is designed with a privacy-first approach where all data and screenshots are processed locally in your browser and never leave your machine except to reach the AI provider.
Can Cory read images on a webpage?
Yes, the extension can process screenshots on your device to help you understand or extract information from visual content. These screenshots are never stored on external servers.
How much does it typically cost to use?
While the extension itself is free, you pay OpenAI for usage. Most users spend between $2 and $10 per month depending on how frequently they interact with the AI.
Pricing Plans
Personal License
EUR7.99 / per month• Advanced AI-Driven Editor
• All-Format Document Processing
• Web Data Extraction (Web Scraping)
• Text Recognition (OCR)
• Seamless access across devices
• Secure cloud storage
• GDPR Conformity
• Cancel anytime
Cory Free Extension
Free Plan• No subscription fees ever
• Bring your own OpenAI API key
• Unlimited features and usage
• 100% Local storage
• Local screenshot processing
• Chrome & Edge compatibility
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