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On-device Nano
Chrome’s built-in Gemini Nano. Private, free, no API key. Best for short rewrites when your device supports it.
v2.1.0 · On-device first
Quick Rephrase
Select text on any page. Rephrase it in place — private on-device by default, with optional local WebLLM and cloud when you want them.
- No API key required
- In-page popover
- Nano → WebLLM → Cloud
Three engines. One workflow.
Default order is Nano → WebLLM → Cloud. Set your primary in Settings; override for a single session from the popover.
Optional
WebLLM
Local WebGPU model inside the extension. One-time ~1 GB download. No separate app and no cloud key.
Optional
Gemini cloud
Your own Gemini API key as fallback — or as primary if you prefer. Required only when Cloud is your primary engine.
How it works
From selection to a clearer sentence — without leaving the page.
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Install
Add Quick Rephrase from the Chrome Web Store. Settings opens so you can finish Nano setup if needed.
- 02
Select & choose a tone
Highlight text → right-click → Quick Rephrase → Professional, Casual, Friendly, Concise, or Creative.
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Use the popover
Copy, replace, retry, or switch provider for that session — without leaving the page.
Built for everyday writing
In-place popover
Results appear next to your selection so you stay in flow.
Primary engine control
Pick Nano, WebLLM, or Cloud in Settings. Session dropdown can override for one rewrite.
Private by default
On-device mode keeps text on your machine. Cloud is opt-in.
Works where you type
Emails, docs, forms, social posts — any normal webpage with selectable text.
FAQ
No. On supported Chrome desktops, Quick Rephrase uses on-device Gemini Nano. A Gemini API key is optional for cloud fallback, or required only if you set Cloud as the primary engine.
If this saved you from rewriting the same sentence 47 times…
Fuel the next feature with a coffee. Caffeine in, Chrome extensions out.