BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front

BLUF is an AI-powered browser extension that quickly summarizes and explains content from any website, PDF, document, or YouTube video so you get the most important information fast.

What it does

• Summarizes content to extract the main points in seconds
• Explains complex concepts in clear, easy-to-understand terms
• Works across websites, PDFs, YouTube videos, and local files
• Lets you follow up with questions to drill down into specifics
• Provides quick access via keyboard shortcut

Why use BLUF?

• Browse efficiently and boost understanding
• Save time by focusing on essential information
• Turn complex material into digestible insights

Supported content types

• Websites
• PDFs
• YouTube videos
• Local files

Quick access

• Keyboard shortcut: Shift + Alt + B

How to Use BLUF

1. Navigate to the content you want summarized.
2. Activate the extension using Shift + Alt + B, or use the right-click toolbar/icon option.
3. Choose either:

• Summarize to get the key points, or
• Explain to receive a simple, understandable explanation.

1. If needed, ask follow-up questions to delve deeper.

Pricing

• Free: 0 / month – 25 prompts / month, 20,000 words / page
• Standard: 4 / month – 200 prompts / month, 50,000 words / page
• Professional: 10 / month – Unlimited prompts, 200,000 words / page

Who can benefit

• Forum moderators and communities
• Researchers and students
• Journalists and content creators
• Social media managers
• Busy professionals

Safety and privacy

• BLUF processes content locally in your browser and on supported services
• For prompts, usage data is collected; prompt content may be sent to OpenAI for completion, with retention policies in place

Core Features

• Instant bottom-line summaries of websites, PDFs, YouTube videos, and local files
• Clear explanations of complex topics
• Follow-up questions to refine results
• Cross-content compatibility (web, PDF, video, local files)
• Keyboard shortcut for quick access
• Flexible pricing plans to suit different needs

How it works

• You open a page or document and prompt BLUF to summarize or explain
• BLUF analyzes the content and returns concise results
• The AI handles heavy lifting, saving you time while preserving key details

FAQ Snippet

• What is BLUF? An AI-powered web page assistant that provides concise answers, summaries, and explanations.
• Which browsers? Chrome and Firefox (with more coming soon).
• What counts as a prompt? Any message you send to BLUF; a single message can contain multiple questions.
• Data handling? Usage data is collected; prompt contents may be sent to OpenAI for processing with retention policies.

Important Notes

• For best results, use the dedicated summarize and explain buttons.
• If a page is large, consider focusing on a portion of the page for processing.