Clico

What is Clico?

Clico is a free AI writing assistant available as a Chrome browser extension. It helps you work inside the pages you’re already using by writing, searching, summarizing, and dictating without leaving your current tab.

The extension is designed to work from within text entry areas: select text to get answers, summarize what you’re reading, and draft replies directly in the context of the document or web app you’re viewing.

Key Features

• AI writing in text fields: Open any text field and use a shortcut; Clico “sees the page” and writes for you where you’re composing.
• Text selection Q&A (“Ask Anything”): Select text for answers, so responses are grounded in what you highlighted.
• Summarize a page quickly: Use keyboard shortcuts (shown as double-tap ⌘) to generate structured summaries of the current page.
• Dictation-style entry: The interface includes a “Hold ⌘ speak” flow for voice input while using the extension.
• Keyboard shortcut-first workflow: Prompts and actions are triggered with shortcuts (for example, ⌘+O for writing, and ⌘+⌘ for summarization) while you keep your cursor in place.
• Works across common web tools: The page lists usage in several popular apps, including Google Docs, Gmail, Notion, Slack, Discord, LinkedIn, Reddit, Substack, Canva, and more.

How to Use Clico

1. Install the Clico browser extension for Chrome.
2. Go to a page where you need to write—such as a document, email draft, or message box.
3. Open the text field and press the writing shortcut shown on the page.
4. For questions or edits, select text and use the extension’s “Ask Anything” functionality.
5. To condense content, use the summarization shortcut to produce a structured summary of the page you’re reading.

Use Cases

• Draft an email reply without leaving your inbox: Open a Gmail message composer, place your cursor in the draft field, and use the writing shortcut to generate a starting reply.
• Summarize a long article or page: While reading a page in a browser, trigger the page summarization shortcut to produce a structured summary you can scan quickly.
• Turn highlighted text into answers: Select a passage from a document or web page and ask for help based on the selected text.
• Assist writing inside collaboration tools: Use the extension while working in tools listed on the page (such as Notion, Slack, or Discord) to help draft or refine messages.
• Capture meeting notes quickly: Draft or refine notes in a document or notes app by using the writing shortcut directly in the text box.

FAQ

• Is Clico free? Yes. The page states “Free to use” and “Free for Chrome.”

• Do I need an API key? The page explicitly says “No API key needed.”

• Which browsers does it work on? The meta description mentions Chrome, Edge, and Brave. The on-page text emphasizes Chrome, so browser support beyond Chrome is best confirmed via the extension listing.

• How do I start using it in a document or form? The page describes opening a text field and pressing the provided shortcut so Clico writes where your cursor is.

• Can it summarize a full page? Yes. The page includes a summarization shortcut (double-tap ⌘) to produce a structured summary of whatever you’re reading.

Alternatives

• General-purpose AI chat assistants: Tools that answer in a separate chat window can be useful for brainstorming, but they typically don’t write directly inside the text field of your current page.
• In-document writing copilots: Extensions or tools that insert AI suggestions in editors focus on writing workflows; they may resemble Clico’s “write where you type” approach but differ by which editors and shortcuts they support.
• Browser summarizers (read-it-later tools): Page-level summarization tools can help condense content, though they may not support drafting replies inside text boxes.
• Voice dictation + writing tools: Dictation-focused options help capture speech, but may not include the same selection-based Q&A or structured page summaries described for Clico.