FoldSum for Web

FoldSum — browser extension for condensing web text

FoldSum is a browser add-on from foldsum that leverages a ChatGPT-based backend to create concise summaries and translations of selected text on web pages. It’s built to help readers save time by turning long passages into shorter, easier-to-scan versions without leaving the page.

Key capabilities

• Summarizes highlighted text and can replace the original copy in-place on the webpage.
• Performs translation alongside summarization in one operation, with no extra token fees.
• Handles multiple languages and supports layered (nested) summaries for progressively shorter outputs.
• Easy one-click use after installation; designed to be quick and unobtrusive.

How to get started

Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, grant the usual extension permissions, then select any block of text on a page and trigger FoldSum’s command. The extension will generate a condensed (or translated) version and can overwrite the selected text if you choose.

Privacy, cost, and limits

FoldSum is advertised as free and claims not to collect personal user data. It aims to avoid additional token charges for combined summarization-and-translation requests. As with any third-party extension, review its permissions and privacy policy before installing.

Supported environments and customization

• Built primarily for Chrome but lists compatibility with other Chromium-based browsers.
• Offers settings for preferred languages and summary length to fit different reading needs.
• Includes options for nested summaries to progressively reduce text size.

Suggested alternative

If you want a different option for content research and processing, consider SEMrush Free as an alternative tool for web content workflows.