HighlightGPT
A Chrome extension that adds text highlighting and AI interaction to ChatGPT.
Product memo
For ChatGPT users and AI enthusiasts, HighlightGPT integrates directly into the ChatGPT interface, enabling deeper interaction with AI responses. It allows users to highlight text within ChatGPT, then ask questions, get explanations, or translate content directly in a side panel. This approach leverages ChatGPT’s native responses, avoiding extra token costs and simplifying the workflow for power users.
- For who
- ChatGPT users and AI enthusiasts
- Solves what
- Enhances ChatGPT by allowing text highlighting for AI interaction.
- Highlight text to ask AI
- Side panel for AI responses
- Save answers to ChatGPT memory
In their own words
Highlight superpowers for ChatGPT — in your browser
A lightweight browser extension that lets you ask, explain, translate, and memorize from highlights — using ChatGPT’s native responses, with zero extra tokens.
Operator & company
Operators
1 person
Maker · Source-backed
Company
- Team
Indie / lean
- Founded
Jan 2026
Operating model
- Business model
One Time
- Platform
Browser extension
- Audience
Developers
Builder strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About HighlightGPT Expand
HighlightGPT is a Chrome extension designed for ChatGPT users and AI enthusiasts seeking a more integrated and efficient interaction experience. It allows users to highlight any text within ChatGPT, then ask the AI questions, request explanations, or translate content directly from a convenient side panel.
This tool leverages ChatGPT’s native responses, ensuring zero extra token costs and a direct workflow. By adding capabilities like saving answers to ChatGPT memory and translating replies, HighlightGPT serves as a valuable productivity enhancer for those who frequently engage with AI for research, learning, or content creation.
Competitive context
3 peers · Same primary niche.
Commercial cues
- Model
- one time
- Free tier
- Yes
- Trial
- No
Pricing strategy
- • A free tier offers core functionality to drive initial adoption.
- • Visible limits define plan boundaries.