Claude Conversation Search Overlay

WHAT IT DOES

Claude Conversation Search Overlay adds a powerful search interface to your Claude conversations, allowing you to find any text within the current conversation. The tool scans all messages in the conversation, highlights matching messages, and provides navigation controls to jump between results. With case-sensitive and whole-word search options, you can precisely locate specific content even in long conversations. The search overlay is accessible via keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+F) and integrates seamlessly with the Claude interface.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension works exclusively on Claude at claude.ai. It functions on conversation pages, including the main chat interface and any page displaying a conversation history. The tool works across all Claude conversation types and adapts to the dynamic chat interface.

HOW TO USE

Install the extension and open any Claude conversation. Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to open the search overlay, or click "Open Search" in the panel. Enter your search query and press Enter or click "Search" — matching messages are highlighted and the result count is displayed. Use the "Prev" and "Next" buttons or the overlay controls to navigate between search results. Toggle "Case sensitive" to match exact case, or "Whole word only" to match complete words only. Click "Close Search" or press Escape to close the overlay. The overlay remembers your search preferences for future sessions.

TECHNICAL SECTION — CONVERSATION DETECTION AND SEARCH ENGINE

The extension uses a multi-strategy detection engine to find messages on Claude pages. It queries known message selectors including [data-message-author-role="user"] and [data-message-author-role="assistant"], and scans for message containers using class patterns. Each message's content is extracted from prose or markdown containers. The search engine supports case-sensitive and whole-word matching using JavaScript's string methods and regex. Search results are stored with message indices, and navigation controls cycle through results. Highlights are applied by modifying the message element's background and border styles. The search overlay is a full-screen modal with a search input, result counter, and navigation buttons, all created using DOM manipulation with inline CSS.

THE PANEL — DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The overlay panel is fully interactive and designed for seamless multitasking. Drag it anywhere on the screen using the handle at the top of the panel; the position is saved per site so it stays where you left it across sessions. The panel includes a snap-to-edge feature that gently anchors the overlay to the nearest screen edge when released. Click the collapse button to minimize the panel to a compact pill showing the current search status; expand it again with a single click. Resize the panel vertically by dragging the bottom-right corner to view more controls. Press the Escape key at any time to instantly close the overlay; it reappears on the next page navigation or refresh.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz companion extension to function, as it provides the underlying content script injection and cross-origin communication framework. No personal data, browsing history, or conversation content is stored, transmitted, or shared. All search processing occurs entirely locally in your browser; no information is sent to any external server. Settings are stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue and are never sent to any external server. The extension does not access or store login credentials, financial data, or personally identifiable information. The tool reads conversation messages visible on the page and does not access Claude's API or any private data. Claude may update its page structure; the extension includes multiple detection strategies to maintain compatibility, but major redesigns may temporarily affect message detection. The search feature is designed for personal use and does not modify the conversation itself.