Everything you need to write with AI
SideDraft bridges the gap between AI chat platforms and real writing tools. Every feature is designed to keep you in flow.
Rich Text Editor
A proper writing environment — not a textarea. Format your document with headings, bold, italics, lists, tables, and links. Everything you'd expect from a real editor right next to your AI chat.
- Headings (H1–H3), bold, italic, underline
- Bullet lists, numbered lists, task lists
- Tables with full editing support
- Links and blockquotes
- Undo/redo history
Bidirectional AI Sync
Send selected text to the AI chat input with one click. Get a response, click "Insert to Editor" — it lands at your cursor or replaces your selection. No copy-paste, no tab switching.
- One-click "Send to AI" from editor to chat
- "Insert at Cursor" to preserve surrounding content
- "Replace Selection" for rewriting passages
- Works with all supported AI platforms
Snippet History
Every AI response you insert gets saved automatically. Access your last 50 snippets anytime — reuse a great headline, remix ideas, or reference earlier suggestions without scrolling through chat.
- Auto-saves every inserted AI response
- Browse, search, and reuse snippets
- Delete snippets you don't need
- Available in the editor sidebar
Grab from Any Page
Select text anywhere on any website, right-click, and choose "Send to Editor." Research flows directly into your SideDraft panel — no copy-paste, no losing your place. Perfect for pulling quotes, data, and references.
- Works on any website in Chrome
- Right-click context menu integration
- Selected text appears in editor instantly
- Great for research and fact-checking
Flexible Export
Your document, ready to go anywhere. Export as PDF for sharing, Markdown for GitHub and Obsidian, HTML for web publishing, or plain text for pasting into any application. Clean formatting preserved.
- PDF — formatted, print-ready documents
- Markdown (.md) — blogs, GitHub, Notion, Obsidian
- HTML (.html) — web-ready formatted pages
- Plain Text (.txt) — clean raw text
Dark Mode + Clean UI
A distraction-free writing space that adapts to your system preference. Beautiful enough to inspire, simple enough to disappear. Every pixel designed for focus.
- Auto-detects system dark/light preference
- Warm, paper-inspired color palette
- Minimal interface — the writing stays central
- Responsive panel fits any screen size
Under the hood
Built right, from the ground up
Privacy-First
No data collection, no external servers, no tracking. Everything stays in your browser.
Zero Setup
Install and use. No accounts, no API keys, no configuration. Works with existing AI accounts.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Standard shortcuts for formatting, sending to AI, and exporting. Keep your hands on the keyboard.
Auto-Save
Your draft is saved automatically. Close the panel, close the tab — your work is always there.
Snippet Search
Find past AI responses quickly. Search through your history to reuse and remix ideas.
Responsive
Works on any screen size. The side panel adjusts to fit your Chrome window perfectly.
Auto Updates
Extensions update through Chrome Web Store. Always get the latest fixes and features automatically.
Platform Adaptive
Detects and adapts to each AI platform's interface. Works across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.
Completely Free
No premium tier, no paywall, no limits. Built to solve a real problem, shared freely with the community.
Start writing better today
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