Merlin
Browser extension that puts GPT and Claude in the sidebar of any page, with built-in chat history.
Merlin is a browser extension that puts GPT and Claude in the sidebar of any page, with built-in chat history. Runs as a browser extension that overlays GPT and Claude in a sidebar on any webpage.
About Merlin
Merlin is a browser extension that puts GPT and Claude in a sidebar on any webpage, with built-in chat history.
It overlays both OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude in one sidebar interface, so you can use either model on any page and review past conversations from built-in history.
It fits people who want an AI assistant beside whatever they are reading, on a freemium plan with free use plus paid upgrades. It is a poor fit if you need heavy daily volume, since the free tier caps daily queries, or if you work outside the browser, since it is not a native desktop or mobile app. Model choice is limited to GPT and Claude, with no other providers or local models.
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Merlin pros and cons
Pros
- Runs as a browser extension that overlays GPT and Claude in a sidebar on any webpage.
- Supports both OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude models from a single interface.
- Includes built-in chat history for reviewing previous conversations.
- Offered on a freemium pricing tier, allowing free use with paid upgrades.
Cons
- The free tier limits the number of daily AI queries users can make.
- Model selection is restricted to GPT and Claude, with no support for other providers or local models.
Tagged
- Supports Claude
- Supports GPT
- Web-based
- Free
- Freemium
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</a>Frequently asked questions
- What is Merlin?
- Merlin is a browser extension that puts GPT and Claude in the sidebar of any page, with built-in chat history.
- Is Merlin free?
- Merlin offers a free tier and paid plans with higher limits or premium features.
- What platforms does Merlin support?
- Merlin runs on web.
- What are the alternatives to Merlin?
- Similar tools in AI Productivity on vibedonalds: Skilldocs, Oasis, BearDrive, Grok Bot.
- What are the downsides of Merlin?
- The free tier limits the number of daily AI queries users can make. Model selection is restricted to GPT and Claude, with no support for other providers or local models.