> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gorbit.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chrome Extension

> Accessing Gorbit via a Chrome Extension

Use the Gorbit extension to ask questions from anywhere. You can also replace your new-tab page with a custom Gorbit page:

Features include:

* Gorbit Search on new tabs
* Gorbit as a sidebar to any page in Chrome
* Contextual search on selected text

<img
  className="rounded-image"
  src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/gorbit/assets/overview/gorbit_anywhere/gorbit_chrome_extension.png"
  alt="Gorbit Chrome extension
new-tab search and sidebar"
/>

<Note>
  In the future,
  the Gorbit Chrome Extension will allow you to ask questions about the full page you are currently on and optionally
  index the recent pages into the Gorbit knowledge base.
</Note>

## Getting Started

Once your administrator has set up the Chrome extension for your organization, you can start using it immediately.

**For Gorbit Cloud users**: Install directly from the Chrome Web Store

**For self-hosted users**: Your administrator will provide installation instructions

## Using the Extension

### **New Tab Experience**

* Replace your default new tab with Gorbit search
* Quick search across your organization's knowledge

### **Sidebar Mode**

* Open Gorbit as a sidebar on any webpage
* Ask questions about your current work without leaving the page
* Perfect for research and context-sensitive queries

### **Selection Search**

* Highlight any text on a webpage
* Click the Gorbit icon that appears
* Instantly search or ask questions about the selected text in the sidebar

### **Shortcuts**

* **Mac**: `Cmd+Shift+O` to toggle New Tab, `Ctrl+O` to open Sidebar
* **Windows/Linux**: `Ctrl+Shift+O` to toggle New Tab, `Alt+O` to open Sidebar
* **Omnibox**: Type `gorbit` then `Tab` in the address bar to search directly

## Settings and Options

To customize your extension experience:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open extension menu">
    Click the three dots (...) next to the Gorbit extension
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Options">
    Select **Options**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure preferences">
    Configure your preferences for search and new tab behavior
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deployment

For detailed deployment instructions, including self-hosted installation and enterprise deployment,
see the [Chrome Extension Deployment Guide](/deployment/configuration/chrome_extension).

<Info>
  **Need help with setup?** Contact your Gorbit administrator for installation assistance or configuration questions.
</Info>