# Cognito AI

> AI-Powered Browser Extension — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & local models in your browser sidebar.

Cognito is a free Chrome extension that brings multiple AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and local models via Ollama) directly into your browser's side panel. No tab switching, no copy-paste — AI lives where you work.

## Product

- Website: https://cognetic.app
- Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cognito-chatgpt-in-extens/bcejicipnpgpcbmnafmnlgmpdingjkdk
- Category: Productivity / AI / Browser Extension

## Key Features

- Multi-model support: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any OpenAI-compatible API
- Local AI via Ollama: Run models entirely on your machine for complete privacy
- Page-aware context: AI understands the webpage you're currently viewing
- Side panel integration: Always available without leaving your current tab
- Studio mode: Full-featured chat interface for deeper conversations
- Free to use with local models

## Blog

Our blog covers AI productivity, tutorials, model comparisons, privacy, and education. All posts are available at https://cognetic.app/blog

### Articles

- [What Is Cognito? Your AI Companion for the Browser](https://cognetic.app/blog/what-is-cognito-ai-browser-companion): Discover how Cognito brings the power of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and local AI models directly into your browser.
- [Running AI Locally with Ollama: A Complete Guide](https://cognetic.app/blog/local-ai-with-ollama-complete-guide): Learn how to run powerful AI models on your own machine with Ollama — zero cloud dependency, complete privacy.
- [ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini in 2026: Which AI Should You Use?](https://cognetic.app/blog/chatgpt-vs-claude-vs-gemini-2026): A comprehensive comparison of the top AI models in 2026, including their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases.
- [10 AI Productivity Tips Every Knowledge Worker Needs in 2026](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-productivity-tips-for-knowledge-workers): Practical tips for using AI to supercharge your daily workflow.
- [Privacy-First AI: Why It Matters More Than Ever](https://cognetic.app/blog/privacy-first-ai-why-it-matters): As AI becomes deeply integrated into our workflows, understanding and protecting your data privacy is critical.
- [The Best AI Browser Extensions in 2026](https://cognetic.app/blog/browser-extensions-for-ai-2026): A curated list of the most useful AI browser extensions that will transform how you browse and work online.
- [Understanding Large Language Models: A Beginner's Guide](https://cognetic.app/blog/understanding-large-language-models): Demystifying LLMs — how they work, why they matter, and what you can do with them today.
- [AI for Students: How to Study Smarter, Not Harder](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-for-students-study-smarter): A practical guide for students on using AI ethically and effectively to accelerate learning.
- [Using AI as Your Coding Assistant: Tips & Best Practices](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-coding-assistant-guide): Maximize your development productivity with AI coding assistants.
- [Prompt Engineering: How to Get Better Answers from AI](https://cognetic.app/blog/prompt-engineering-masterclass): Master the art of prompt engineering with practical techniques that dramatically improve AI output quality.
- [The Future of AI: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond](https://cognetic.app/blog/future-of-ai-in-2026-and-beyond): From multimodal models to AI agents — explore the trends shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
- [How Content Creators Are Using AI to 10x Their Output](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-for-content-creators): Real strategies content creators use to research, write, edit, and repurpose content with AI assistance.
- [Open Source AI Models: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://cognetic.app/blog/open-source-ai-models-guide): Everything you need to know about open-source AI models — from Llama to Mistral to Phi.
- [AI Summarization: How to Instantly Digest Any Content](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-summarization-techniques): Learn how AI summarization works and how to get the best summaries from any content.
- [AI Ethics: A Practical Guide to Responsible AI Use](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-ethics-responsible-use): Navigate the ethical landscape of AI with practical guidelines for responsible usage.
- [AI Tools for Remote Workers: Boost Productivity from Anywhere](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-for-remote-workers): Essential AI tools and techniques that help remote workers stay productive.
- [Building a Second Brain with AI: The Ultimate Knowledge System](https://cognetic.app/blog/building-second-brain-with-ai): Combine AI tools with personal knowledge management to create a powerful second brain.
- [7 Ways AI Transforms Your Web Browsing Experience](https://cognetic.app/blog/ai-web-browsing-tips): Discover how AI-powered browsing changes the way you consume, understand, and interact with web content.
- [API Keys Explained: How to Set Up AI Providers Securely](https://cognetic.app/blog/api-keys-explained-for-ai-tools): A clear guide to understanding API keys, setting them up for AI services, and keeping them secure.
- [AI Context Windows Explained: Why Size Matters](https://cognetic.app/blog/context-window-explained): Understanding context windows is key to getting better AI results.
- [Cognito Extension vs ChatGPT Web App: Which Should You Use?](https://cognetic.app/blog/cognito-vs-chatgpt-webapp): Compare using AI through a dedicated browser extension versus a web app.

## Categories

- Product: What Cognito is and how AI browsing works
- Tutorial: Ollama setup, prompt engineering, API keys, summarization
- Comparison: Model comparisons, extension comparisons
- Productivity: Tips for knowledge workers, content creators, remote workers
- Privacy: Data privacy and local AI
- Education: LLMs explained, students, open source models, ethics, context windows
- Development: AI coding assistants
- Trends: Future of AI

## Contact

- Email: Hello@cognetic.app
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/cognitochat
- GitHub: https://github.com/cognitochat