Page Assist
A browser sidebar that reads the page, rewrites the selection, and saves custom actions; your local model does the thinking.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-14
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- mobileextensionone-click install
- Installation
- Install the extension from the Chrome, Edge or Firefox add-on store
- Operational Setup
- The extension installs cleanly, but it still needs a running local model endpoint and browser-to-localhost connectivity
- Where Your Data Lives
- Chats, settings and other extension data are stored in the browser's local storage; only the optional share feature contacts the project's server
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It works inside the browser, but it depends on a separate local model and is less seamless than HyperWrite's hosted autocomplete and personalization.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $35.94/mo ($431/yr) in subscriptions
Page Assist FAQ
Common questions
Is Page Assist free and open source?+
Page Assist is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on local. A browser sidebar that reads the page, rewrites the selection, and saves custom actions; your local model does the thinking.
What paid software does Page Assist replace?+
Page Assist serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: HyperWrite, PromptDC, QuillBot, TextCortex, Wordtune, saving up to $35.94/month ($431/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Page Assist?+
Installation: Install the extension from the Chrome, Edge or Firefox add-on store. Setup notes: The extension installs cleanly, but it still needs a running local model endpoint and browser-to-localhost connectivity
What is the catch or trade-off with Page Assist?+
It works inside the browser, but it depends on a separate local model and is less seamless than HyperWrite's hosted autocomplete and personalization.