WhatDoesThisDo - Chrome Extension – Summarise the Internet without breaking focus

Summary: WhatDoesThisDo is a Chrome side-panel extension that explains web pages directly alongside content. It supports articles, Reddit, GitHub, PDFs, and YouTube with modes like summaries, Q&A, mindmaps, and flowcharts while maintaining privacy and respecting site limits.

What it does

The extension runs on demand to generate explanations in various formats without leaving the page, integrating seamlessly as a side panel.

Who it's for

It is designed for users who want quick, in-context understanding of diverse online content without switching tabs.

Why it matters

It prevents loss of focus caused by copying content into external AI tools by keeping explanations adjacent to the original page.