Chrome AI Summarize
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This module provides on-device content summarization using Chrome's built-in AI Summarizer API, generating summaries locally without sending data to external servers. It supports multiple languages and offers real-time streaming output.
Chrome AI Summarize
A Drupal 11 module that provides on-device content summarization using Chrome's built-in
AI Summarizer API. Summaries are generated locally in the browser—no data is sent
to external servers.
Requirements
- Drupal: 11 or higher
- Browser: Google Chrome 138+ (Dev/Canary channel)
-
Chrome Flag: Enable
chrome://flags/#optimization-guide-on-device-model
(set to "Enabled BypassPerfRequirement")
Enabling Chrome AI
- Navigate to
chrome://flags/#optimization-guide-on-device-model - Set to "Enabled BypassPerfRequirement"
- Restart Chrome
- AI model (~1.5GB) downloads automatically on first use
Usage
- Place the "Chrome AI Summarize" block via Structure > Block layout
- Visit any page with the block
- Click "Summarize This Page"
- View the AI-generated summary in real-time
The block automatically hides in unsupported browsers.
Features
- On-device AI processing (privacy-focused)
- Real-time streaming output
- Multi-language support (en, es, ja)
- Download progress feedback
- Smart content extraction (targets
#main)
Troubleshooting
- Block not appearing: Verify Chrome 138+, flag enabled, cache cleared
- Summarization fails: Ensure AI model downloaded, check browser console
- Model download issues: Check internet connection and disk space (~1.5GB)
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Releases
| Version | Type | Core | Notes | Release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0-beta1 | Pre-release | 11 | first beta | Dec 8, 2025 | |
| 1.x-dev | Dev | 11 | dev release 1 | Dec 8, 2025 |