WordBot - FAQ
Do I need an API key?
Yes — for cloud providers. WordBot connects directly to AI providers using your own API key. You can get one from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google AI Studio. For local models (LM Studio, Ollama, etc.), enter any non-empty value (e.g. lm-studio) since local servers don't validate API keys.
How much does it cost to use?
WordBot itself is free. You only pay for the API usage based on your provider's pricing. The built-in usage tracker shows your token counts and estimated costs so there are no surprises.
Is my API key safe?
Your API key is stored in Chrome's synced storage, encrypted by the browser. It never leaves your machine except when sent directly to the AI provider you selected — there is no middleman server.
Does it work on Firefox?
Not yet. WordBot is currently Chrome-only (Manifest V3). Firefox support may come in a future update.
Can I use it on any website?
Almost. WordBot works on any regular webpage. It cannot run on Chrome internal pages (chrome://, chrome-extension://), the Chrome Web Store, or PDF viewer tabs due to browser restrictions.
Does WordBot send my text to Yesian?
No. Your text goes directly from your browser to the AI provider you configured. Yesian has no servers involved in the process.
Can I use multiple providers at the same time?
You can have API keys for all providers saved at once — they are stored per-provider, so switching between them won't lose your keys. Each action uses whichever provider and model you currently have selected in the settings.
Can I use a local or self-hosted LLM?
Yes. Select the Custom (OpenAI-compatible) provider and enter your endpoint URL and model name. This works with any server that speaks the OpenAI /v1/chat/completions format, including LM Studio (http://localhost:1234/v1/chat/completions), Ollama (http://localhost:11434/v1/chat/completions), vLLM, LocalAI, and LiteLLM.
How do I reset my usage statistics?
Open WordBot's settings page and use the reset button in the usage tracking section. This clears all locally stored token counts and cost estimates.
WordBot isn't showing up in the right-click menu
Make sure you have selected text before right-clicking — WordBot only appears in the context menu when there is a selection. Also check that the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions. If the issue persists, try reloading the page or reinstalling the extension.