install-guide

Requirements & Compatibility

• Supported Browsers: Chrome (also compatible with Brave and Edge via Chrome Web Store).
• Unsupported Browsers: Firefox.
• Extension Link: Chrome Web Store

Connection & Setup

1. Generate API Key

1. Open the AnythingLLM UI (Desktop or Web).
2. Navigate to Settings > Tools > Browser Extension.
3. Click Generate API Key -> Create API Key.

2. Establish Connection

• Automatic: The extension will attempt to auto-detect and pair with the active instance.
• Manual: Copy the generated connection string from the AnythingLLM settings page and paste it into the extension popup interface.

Customization & Development

Logo Customization (Docker Instances)

To sync instance branding to the extension, set a custom logo in the Customization section of the AnythingLLM settings page.

Custom Build & Unpacked Installation

To modify and build a custom version of the extension:

1. Clone or fork the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anythingllm-extension.git
   cd anythingllm-extension

2. Build the extension:

   yarn build

3. Load into browser:
   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
   • Enable Developer mode (toggle in top-right).
   • Click Load unpacked and select the build output /dist folder.