Pro feature ยท Private Document AI Live on the Chrome Web Store

On-Device AI Assist, without uploading a thing

Draft, summarize, explain-clause and Q&A powered by Chrome's built-in AI โ€” email and document content never leaves the browser.

2026-07-22 ยท by hakeemify ยท ๐�”’ nothing is ever uploaded

For confidentiality-bound professionals, the need for AI-powered assistance can be both a blessing and a curse. Cloud-based AI copilots offer unparalleled capabilities, but they also pose significant risks when it comes to sensitive information. When analyzing documents that require strict confidentiality, sending them to the cloud is simply not an option. This creates a challenge: how can you harness the power of artificial intelligence without compromising your professional integrity? The solution lies in on-device AI technology.

Secretary Bird, a cutting-edge browser extension, provides a game-changing alternative for professionals who need plain-English explanations with every answer grounded in a source passage. And here's the best part: none of this requires uploading your document to the cloud. Instead, the AI layer runs entirely on Chrome's on-device model, analyzing text within the confines of your device. This means that not only is your data protected, but you also get access to intelligent assistance without sacrificing confidentiality - a solution tailored specifically for professionals who demand absolute control over their sensitive information.

How On-Device AI Assist works

At its core, Secretary Bird's On-Device AI Assist uses advanced natural language processing (NLP) to analyze documents on your device, without transmitting any information over the internet. This means that all of our insights are generated locally, using only the text within the document itself. When you ask a question about a specific section or clause, our system will attempt to provide an abstractive summary, breaking down complex ideas into clear and concise language. The accuracy of these summaries relies on the deterministic nature of the NLP process - what we say is exactly what's found in the source text.

To further refine your understanding, Secretary Bird's AI Assist also offers several interactive features. You can ask the-document a Q&A session, where our system will respond with answers sourced directly from the original passage. We've also developed an explain-clause tool, which breaks down complex legal or technical terms into plain English, helping you grasp intricate concepts at your own pace. Additionally, our AI redaction suggestions provide guidance on how to anonymize sensitive information within your documents, all while maintaining the integrity of the original text. Every answer and suggestion is carefully labeled as "unverified" or "source-linked," ensuring that you can always verify the accuracy of our insights by referencing the exact source passage.

The test that matters: open your browser's network inspector while it analyzes a document. If any request carries document content, it isn't on-device. Architectural privacy is verifiable; policy privacy is not.

How to use it

  1. Activate Pro with your license key
  2. Open the AI tab in the side panel
  3. Ask a question or summarize the thread
  4. Check the source buttons on every answer

Try it on your next document

Live in the Chrome Web Store. Free core, no account, nothing uploaded. Pro is $29 one-time โ€” one-time license, no subscription.

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Secretary Bird is a triage and extraction assistant, not legal advice โ€” you make the call. Built by hakeemify.

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