Install & First-Time Setup
Add AssisT to Chrome from the Web Store and get up and running in under two minutes.
How-To Videos
33 step-by-step guides across every AssisT feature. Filter by condition to find what helps you learn.
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Popup Controls
Reset, Docs, Advanced Settings, Dark Mode, and Visual Clutter — a tour of the popup.
Browser AI Setup
Run AI privately in Chrome with no account or API key.
Local AI Setup
Full privacy and offline AI using Ollama on your own machine.
Cloud AI Setup
Most capable AI — set up Gemini (free) or Anthropic Claude.
Read Aloud
Text-to-speech with word-by-word highlighting. Choose voice, speed, and pitch.
Reading Mode
Distraction-free reading view — strips navigation, sidebars, and clutter.
Dyslexia Mode
Bionic reading, syllable colour-coding, and grammar colour highlights.
OCR — Image Text
Extract text from images, screenshots, and PDFs directly in the browser.
Speech to Text
Voice-based text input for any text field on Canvas.
Quick Actions Menu
Floating toolbar on text selection — one click to Read Aloud, Dictionary, or Translate.
Text Customisation
Font, size, line spacing, letter and word spacing — WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.12 compliant.
Reading Guide
Mouse-tracking guide line for focus and line-tracking support.
Reading Progress
Visual scroll progress bar for long documents and Canvas pages.
Speed Read (RSVP)
Rapid serial visual presentation with pivot-letter highlighting.
Sticky Notes
Colour-coded persistent notes attached to Canvas pages across sessions.
Custom Cursor
Large, high-contrast cursor styles for improved visibility.
Magnifying Lens
Cursor-following magnification lens at 1.5× to 4× zoom.
Focus Mode
Dark overlay with a transparent reading window following your cursor.
Screen Colour Overlay
Tinted screen overlay for visual stress and Meares-Irlen syndrome.
Reduced Motion
Suppress animations and transitions across all websites.
Pomodoro Timer
Floating timer widget with customisable work and break durations.
Simplified Interface
Suppress ads, sidebars, and non-content elements to reduce cognitive load.
LMS Integration
AssisT works on Canvas, Moodle, and Google Classroom — assignment readers, quiz helpers, and forum support.
Citations
Save and manage citations with one-click bibliography export in APA, MLA, or Harvard.
AI Summarisation
AI-powered concise summary of any selected text on Canvas.
AI Text Simplification
Rewrites complex academic text into plain language while preserving meaning.
AI Assignment Breakdown
Converts assignment briefs into structured, numbered task checklists.
AI Socratic Tutor
Generates thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding through enquiry.
AI Knowledge Graph
Visualises concepts and relationships as interactive nodes for visual learners.
AI Study Path
Personalised learning sequences with prerequisite mapping.
AI Citation Analyser
AI source credibility assessment, bias detection, and key claims extraction.
AI Multi-Doc Compare
AI comparison of multiple texts — overlaps, contradictions, and unique arguments.
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