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AskGene

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Gene is a Chrome extension AI assistant invoked with Ctrl+Q on any webpage, PDF, or YouTube video. It supports writing, research, code help, live page edits, and Gene Notes without forcing users into a separate chat tab.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Pricing advertises a 7-day free trial before paid Gene Pro or Power subscriptions bill through Stripe.
API access
Not confirmed

Is AskGene right for you?

A good fit for

Developers, students, and knowledge workers who want an always-available browser copilot on existing tabs.

Before you choose

Gene Pro includes up to 300 sessions per month while Power removes the monthly session cap per checkout plan definitions.

AI that works everywhere you already do

Gene brings a full AI assistant into the laptop browser so users can ask, write, research, and understand without leaving the page they are on, invoked with Ctrl+Q.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Ctrl+Q accessPricing and homepage highlight opening Gene instantly on any tab with Ctrl+Q.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Multimodal contextPlans list chatting with webpages, PDFs, and YouTube videos plus highlight or screenshot asks.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Live page editsMarketing mentions describing layout or copy changes and watching Gene edit pages live.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

AskGene pricing & plans

Pro

$1.50 /mo

Monthly billing at $1.50 per month; yearly option also offered

Sessions
Up to 300 sessions per month
Models
Access top models such as GPT 5.5 and Sonnet 4.6
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is AskGene used for?

Gene is a Chrome extension AI assistant invoked with Ctrl+Q on any webpage, PDF, or YouTube video. It supports writing, research, code help, live page edits, and Gene Notes without forcing users into a separate chat tab.

Does AskGene have a free plan?

Pricing advertises a 7-day free trial before paid Gene Pro or Power subscriptions bill through Stripe.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does AskGene cost?

The listed monthly price is $1.50 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use AskGene through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Gene Pro includes up to 300 sessions per month while Power removes the monthly session cap per checkout plan definitions.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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