Hackathon Spotlight: Extension OS

Supaheroes Hackathon Winner ✨

Meet Alberto Cubeddu, the brilliant mind behind Extension | OS, one of the winning projects of our 2024 Supaheroes Hackathon.

Overview

Extension | OS was born from a simple yet powerful idea: eliminate the time wasted on repetitive tasks like copying and pasting text just to apply a prompt. Alberto, a solo developer, needed a framework that could keep pace with his ambition. Enter Plasmo.com, the platform that enabled him to build the entire extension swiftly and efficiently.

Empowering Browsing with AI 💡

Alberto’s vision is clear—AI at Your Fingertips, Anytime, Anywhere. Extension | OS delivers the power of artificial intelligence directly into your workflow, effortlessly and instantly. Initially, the extension operated entirely within the browser, ensuring seamless performance without a backend. However, a transformative hackathon inspired a quick-start feature designed for non-technical users, making AI accessible to everyone.

The Growth Story 🚀

Since its inception, Extension | OS has seen phenomenal growth. It quickly surpassed 10 stars on GitHub, gained recognition in a technical blog in China, and attracted users from around the globe. The project’s success is a testament to Alberto’s commitment to making AI accessible to all.

The Problem and the Solution 🌍

The problem Extension | OS addresses is simple yet critical: the rapid pace of AI advancement can be overwhelming, and keeping up with the latest models is a challenge. Why limit our productivity when artificial intelligence can enhance our daily tasks effortlessly? Alberto’s solution bridges the gap, putting the most powerful AI tools directly within your reach, ensuring you never miss out on the benefits of cutting-edge technology.

Why We Do This ⚡️

For Alberto, Artificial Intelligence is the modern equivalent of electricity—essential, transformative, and yes, a bit daunting. But it’s also a powerful force that can revolutionize our lives. Extension | OS is about giving everyone the chance to experience and benefit from AI’s advancements. By making AI accessible to all, Alberto aims to unlock its full potential and drive innovation forward.

The Future of Extension | OS 🔮

Alberto’s mission doesn’t end here. He envisions a world where everyone can access powerful AI models—LLMs, generative image models, and speech recognition—directly in their web browser. Integrating AI into daily browsing will revolutionise online interactions, offering instant, intelligent assistance tailored to individual needs.

Stay tuned as Extension | OS continues to evolve, making AI an integral part of our everyday lives, effortlessly and instantly.

Check out Extension OS here: https://extension-os.com/

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