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Chrome Extension (Web Buddy)

Turn Chrome into your personal audio interaction hub. Web Buddy — the TTS Buddy Chrome Extension — lets you listen to any website, chat with page content using AI, and learn faster, all hands-free.

Audio generated by Web Buddy syncs automatically to your Listen Link dashboard, so you can replay or download it from any device.

Installation​

  1. Visit TTS Buddy on the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click Add to Chrome
  3. Confirm the installation when prompted
  4. The TTS Buddy icon will appear in your browser toolbar

How to Use​

Talk to Any Webpage​

Ask questions, summarize content, or chat with any page using the AI companion. Useful for deep learning and quick comprehension.

  1. Navigate to any web page
  2. Click the TTS Buddy icon in your toolbar
  3. Start a voice conversation about the page content
  4. Ask questions, get summaries, or explore the content hands-free

Instant Text-to-Speech​

Convert articles, PDFs, emails, and textbooks into natural-sounding audio with 58 neural voices across 10 languages.

  1. Navigate to any web page you want to listen to
  2. Click the TTS Buddy icon in your toolbar
  3. Web Buddy extracts the main content (skipping ads, navigation, and footers)
  4. Choose your voice and speed settings
  5. Click Generate to create your audio
  6. The audio appears in your Listen Link dashboard — download and listen anywhere, even offline

Convert Selected Text​

  1. Highlight any text on a web page
  2. Right-click and select Read with TTS Buddy
  3. Your audio will be generated from the selected text

One-Click Markdown Copy​

Copy any webpage to a clean, formatted Markdown document with a single click — ideal for researchers, developers, and note-takers.

  1. Navigate to any web page
  2. Click the TTS Buddy icon
  3. Select Copy as Markdown
  4. Paste the clean Markdown into your notes, docs, or any editor

Key Features​

FeatureDescription
Talk to any webpageChat with page content using AI — ask questions, get summaries, explore hands-free
Instant TTSConvert any page or selection to natural audio with 58 neural voices
Listen Link syncGenerated audio syncs to your Listen Link dashboard automatically
Offline listening & syncDownload audio for your commute or workout, access from any device via Listen Link
One-click MarkdownCopy any page to clean, formatted Markdown instantly
Eye-friendly dark modeSleek, comfortable reading interface that reduces eye strain
10 languages, 58 voicesTTS in multiple languages with natural-sounding neural voices
Keyboard shortcutAlt+T (Windows) or Option+T (Mac) to quickly convert

Built for Accessibility​

Web Buddy is designed with neurodiverse learners in mind, supporting users with:

  • ADHD — Reduce cognitive load and improve focus through audio
  • Dyslexia — Listen instead of read for better comprehension
  • Visual impairments — Talk to any webpage like a real conversation
  • Reading difficulties — Clean, reader-friendly interface removes distractions
Boost Productivity
  • Listen at up to 1.5x speed while you cook, exercise, or work
  • Combine reading and listening for better retention
  • Stay focused with Web Buddy's clean, distraction-free interface

Listen Link — Your Web Buddy Audio Library​

Every page you convert with Web Buddy is automatically saved to the Listen Link section in your TTS Buddy dashboard. Convert articles on your laptop and later replay or download them from the dashboard on any device.

For full details on Listen Link fields and usage, see the Dashboard Guide.

Web Buddy Voice Settings​

You can configure a separate voice and speed specifically for Web Buddy in Dashboard → Settings. This lets you use a different voice for Web Buddy than for the main Text-to-Speech page.

See Dashboard Guide — Settings for details.

Supported Sites​

The extension works on most websites including:

  • News articles (NYT, BBC, CNN, etc.)
  • Blog posts (Medium, Substack, WordPress)
  • Wikipedia articles
  • Academic papers and research
  • Documentation sites
  • Social media posts
  • Any text-heavy webpage
note

Some sites with paywalls or heavy JavaScript rendering may have limited text extraction. For those, try copying the text and pasting directly into the TTS Buddy dashboard.

Troubleshooting​

Extension icon is grayed out​

Make sure you're signed in to TTS Buddy. Click the icon and sign in if prompted.

Text not extracting properly​

Try selecting the specific text you want and using the right-click option instead.

Voice chat not responding​

Check your microphone permissions in Chrome. Go to chrome://settings/content/microphone and ensure TTS Buddy has access.

Audio not generating​

Check your internet connection and ensure you haven't exceeded your plan's usage limits. Web Buddy has its own quotas (Web Buddy Requests and Web Buddy Minutes) separate from the main TTS quotas — check your Billing page for current usage.