Setup

Prerequisites

You need an API key for the AI provider you want to use.

• For Google Gemini, you can get one from Google AI Studio.
• For OpenAI, you can get one from OpenAI Platform.
• For Anthropic, you can get one from Anthropic Console.
• For Perplexity, you can get one from Perplexity API Settings.
• For OpenRouter, you can get one from OpenRouter Keys. Note: OpenRouter shows free models by default in the dropdown. For premium models, use the custom model ID field.

1. Build the Extension

First, you need to build the extension from the source code.

npm install
npm run build

This will create a dist directory containing the production-ready extension files.

2. Load the Extension in Chrome

1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions.
2. Turn on "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
3. Click the "Load unpacked" button.
4. Select the dist directory that was created in the previous step.

The Quanta extension should now appear in your extensions list.

3. Set Your API Key

1. Click on the Quanta extension icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the popup.
2. Select your preferred AI Provider (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, or OpenRouter).
3. Paste your API key into the input field.
4. Select your preferred model from the available options.
5. Click "Save". The key will be stored securely in your browser's local storage.

You're now ready to use Quanta!