Technical Document Simplifier

WHAT IT DOES

This tool reads technical document content from any webpage—technical specifications, API documentation, technical guides, or selected text—and uses AI to generate a simplified version. It extracts the content, analyzes the technical language, and returns a version that uses plain language, explains technical terms and acronyms, and makes complex concepts accessible to non-experts. You can choose from three simplification levels: Basic (very simple words for complete beginners), Intermediate (explains terms but keeps some domain language), or Detailed (preserves technical accuracy while improving readability). The simplified version appears in the panel where you can review and copy it. This tool helps non-technical stakeholders, business users, and beginners understand technical documents without deep technical expertise.

WHERE IT RUNS

The script runs on every website and web application you visit. It works with any page containing technical content—technical specification pages, API documentation, technical guides, developer documentation, and more. It works regardless of framework—React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or plain HTML—and extracts content from the page as rendered in the browser.

HOW TO USE

Upon installation, a floating panel appears with the tool interface. Select the technical content on the page (or navigate to a page containing the document), choose your preferred simplification level (Basic, Intermediate, or Detailed), and click "Scan & Simplify." The tool extracts the content and sends it to the AI bridge. Within seconds, the AI returns a simplified version. The panel shows the source content preview and the generated simplified version. Click "Copy Simplified" to copy the simplified version to your clipboard, or "Copy Original" to copy the original text. Review the simplified version to understand the technical content.

TECHNICAL MECHANISM: INTELLIGENT TECHNICAL CONTENT EXTRACTION WITH AI SIMPLIFICATION

This tool uses a multi-layer approach to extract technical content. It first checks for user-selected text, then looks for common technical containers (technical, spec, api, documentation, guide, manual), then scans sections and headings. The extracted text is cleaned and formatted for the AI. The tool attempts WebMCP (navigator.modelContext) first if available—a W3C proposal for structured tool calls—falling back to the AI backend via GM_xmlhttpRequest. The AI is prompted to return a simplified version using plain language, explaining technical terms, and making concepts accessible at the selected level. The simplified version is returned as plain text with no preamble, ready for review.

THE PANEL

The panel is fully draggable and remembers its position per website using GM_setValue. It automatically snaps to the nearest screen edge when released for a clean workspace. Click the collapse button to minimize it to a small floating bubble that takes minimal space. Click the bubble to expand the panel back. The panel can be resized by dragging any edge or corner. Press the Escape key to close the panel temporarily, and click the extension icon to reopen it.

PLEASE NOTE

This script requires the free BotGentz extension and an active AI subscription. Each simplification counts against your monthly AI usage cap. AI-generated simplifications should be reviewed before use—the AI may occasionally oversimplify or lose technical accuracy. As websites frequently update their structure, scripts may need occasional updates to maintain content extraction accuracy. All data processing happens locally except for the AI request—only the extracted technical content is sent to the AI backend. No browsing history or personal information is transmitted or stored. This tool is designed for productivity assistance and is not an autonomous agent that acts without review.