LexiLoop - Text Simplification Chrome Extension

LexiLoop is a self-contained Chrome extension that simplifies complex text for ESL learners and individuals with reading difficulties. It uses AI (DeepSeek) directly from the extension - no backend server required!

Features

• One-Click Simplification: Select text → Click "Simplify" button
• Context Menu: Right-click selected text → "Simplify with LexiLoop"
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Ctrl+Shift+S to simplify, Ctrl+Shift+L for popup
• Accessibility: Text-to-speech, adjustable font sizes, dark mode
• Works Everywhere: On any webpage, no server needed

Installation

1. Download/Clone this repository

2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/

3. Enable Developer mode (toggle in top-right corner)

4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the lexiloop-extension-v2 folder

5. Done! The LexiLoop icon appears in your toolbar

Usage

Method 1: Quick Button

1. Select any text on a webpage
2. Click the "Simplify" button that appears
3. View the simplified result

Method 2: Context Menu

1. Select text on any webpage
2. Right-click → "Simplify with LexiLoop"

Method 3: Keyboard Shortcut

1. Select text
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+S (or Cmd+Shift+S on Mac)

Method 4: Popup

1. Click the LexiLoop icon in toolbar
2. Paste or type text
3. Click "Simplify Text"

Configuration

The API key is stored in config.js. To use your own key:

1. Open lexiloop-extension-v2/config.js
2. Replace the DEEPSEEK_API_KEY value with your key
3. Reload the extension in chrome://extensions/

Get an API key from: https://platform.deepseek.com/

Project Structure

lexiloop-extension-v2/
├── manifest.json      # Extension configuration
├── config.js          # API key and settings
├── background.js      # Service worker (API calls)
├── contentScript.js   # Page interaction
├── popup.html/js      # Extension popup
├── panel.html/js      # Full panel interface
├── result.html/js     # Results display
└── icon.png           # Extension icon

Troubleshooting

"API error" or simplification fails

• Check that your API key in config.js is valid
• Ensure you have internet connection
• Try reloading the extension

Extension doesn't appear

• Go to chrome://extensions/
• Make sure LexiLoop is enabled
• Click the refresh icon

Keyboard shortcuts don't work

• Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts
• Check/set your preferred shortcuts

Requirements

• Chrome or Edge browser (Manifest V3 compatible)
• DeepSeek API key - Get from https://platform.deepseek.com/

License

Created for SOEN 357 - User Interface Design at Concordia University.