The "Chat With Me" Chrome Extension is a simple browser extension that allows users to interact with a chatbot powered by OpenAI's API, using LLM. Users can send messages, receive responses, start new chat sessions, and manage chat history.
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User Interface: A popup HTML page (
popup.html
) that includes:- A container to display chat sessions.
- A container to display the chat conversation.
- An input field for user messages.
- Buttons for sending messages, starting new chats, and clearing chat history.
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Chat Interaction:
- User is asked to add the OpenAI API key the first time that the extension is run.
- Users should be able to type messages and view bot responses within the chat container.
- The chat interface should differentiate between user messages and bot responses with distinct styles.
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Session Management:
- The extension should save chat sessions persistently using Chrome's
storage
API. - Users should be able to view a list of saved chat sessions and select one to view its content.
- Users should have the option to start a new chat session, which saves the current session and clears the chat container.
- Users should have the option to clear all chat history after a confirmation prompt.
- The extension should save chat sessions persistently using Chrome's
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OpenAI API Integration:
- The extension must be able to send user messages to the OpenAI API and display the bot's responses.
- The extension should handle API authentication by storing and retrieving the OpenAI API key using Chrome's
storage
API.
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Error Handling:
- The extension should display an error message if communication with the OpenAI API fails.
- The extension should prompt the user to enter their OpenAI API key if it's not already stored.
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HTML/CSS/JavaScript: The extension must be implemented using standard web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Chrome Extension API: The extension must use the Chrome Extension API to interact with browser features, such as
storage
andscripting
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OpenAI API: The extension must integrate with the OpenAI API, requiring the
host_permissions
to be set forhttps://api.openai.com/*
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Styling: The extension should use a
styles.css
file to define the look and feel of the chat interface, ensuring a user-friendly experience. -
Manifest File: The extension must include a
manifest.json
file with the necessary metadata, permissions, and settings for a Chrome Extension.
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API Key Storage: The OpenAI API key should be stored securely using Chrome's
storage.sync
API. -
Input Validation: User input should be properly sanitized before being sent to the OpenAI API to prevent injection attacks.
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Functional Testing: Verify that all user interactions work as expected, including message sending, session management, and error handling.
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Performance Testing: Ensure that the extension performs well, with no significant delays in message sending or session loading.
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Security Testing: Test for potential security vulnerabilities, particularly in the storage and handling of the OpenAI API key.
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Packaging: The extension should be packaged as a ZIP file containing all necessary files for distribution.
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Installation Instructions: Provide clear instructions for installing the extension in Chrome, including how to load an unpacked extension for development and testing.
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User Documentation: Include a user guide explaining how to use the extension, manage chat sessions, and configure the OpenAI API key.
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Issue Tracking: Implement a system for users to report bugs or suggest enhancements.
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Updates: Plan for periodic updates to the extension to address user feedback, add new features, and maintain compatibility with Chrome and the OpenAI API.