Daneel AI is a Chrome extension. There are two ways to install it.

## Chrome Web Store

1. Visit the [Daneel AI listing](https://chromewebstore.google.com/) on the Chrome Web Store.
2. Click **Add to Chrome**.
3. Confirm the permissions prompt.

The extension icon appears in your toolbar. Click it to open the side panel, or look for the floating launcher bubble on any webpage.

## Beta testing (packaged extension)

If you received a `.crx` or `.zip` file for beta testing:

1. Open `chrome://extensions` in Chrome.
2. Enable **Developer mode** (toggle in the top-right corner).
3. Drag and drop the `.crx` file onto the page — or click **Load unpacked** and select the unzipped folder.
4. The extension installs immediately.

:::caution
Packaged extensions installed this way may show a "Developer mode extensions" warning on Chrome startup. This is normal for beta builds.
:::

## First launch

After installation, Daneel AI shows a one-time onboarding flow:

1. **Language** — pick your preferred language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian).
2. **Feature tour** — quick overview of Page Chat, Site Search, and Document Vault.
3. **Provider setup** — choose your AI backend. WebGPU (local) is selected by default and works immediately. You can optionally configure Ollama, Claude, or Gemini Nano.
4. **License** — enter a license key if you have one, or continue on the free plan.
5. **Data import** — restore a previous backup if migrating from another device.
6. **Telemetry** — opt in or out of anonymous usage analytics.

You're ready to go. Head to [Your First Page Chat](/guides/first-page-chat/) to start using the extension.

## Requirements

- **Chrome 113+** (for WebGPU support). Chrome 120+ recommended.
- A GPU with WebGPU support for local inference. Most modern GPUs (integrated or discrete) work. Check `chrome://gpu` to verify.
- No server, no account, and no API key needed for the default local setup.