Merlin AI
A browser extension and AI chat app that puts GPT, Claude, Gemini, and other models on any website you visit.
- One-click chat on any website through the Chrome extension and a keyboard shortcut.
- Access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Kimi, Llama, Mistral, and other models in one interface.
- Summaries for web pages, YouTube videos, articles, PDFs, and presentations.
- Projects that store documents and context so you can query a reusable knowledge base.
Best for: Students who summarize lectures, papers, and videos and need answers with citations. · Marketers and creators who write posts, emails, and content across several platforms. · Researchers and consultants who collect sources and query them repeatedly in projects.
Introduction
Merlin AI is a browser extension and web app that gives you access to several AI models from one account. On any page you can open the assistant with a keyboard shortcut and ask it to summarize, explain, search, or write, without copying text into another tab. The same subscription covers chat on the web, a Chrome extension, a desktop app for macOS, and mobile apps, with history and prompts synced across them. It also bundles research projects, diagram generation, image tools, and a library of ready-made assistants.
Key Features
- One-click chat on any website through the Chrome extension and a keyboard shortcut.
- Access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Kimi, Llama, Mistral, and other models in one interface.
- Summaries for web pages, YouTube videos, articles, PDFs, and presentations.
- Projects that store documents and context so you can query a reusable knowledge base.
- Crafts for turning prompts into diagrams, mind maps, charts, and infographics.
- Image generation with multiple models and aspect ratios for web and social media.
- Custom bots, a reusable prompt library, and tools for email, social posts, and code.
Who is it for
- Students who summarize lectures, papers, and videos and need answers with citations.
- Marketers and creators who write posts, emails, and content across several platforms.
- Researchers and consultants who collect sources and query them repeatedly in projects.
- Developers who want code explanations, snippets, and component prototypes.
- Teams that want shared access to several models under one subscription and admin controls.
What can you do with Merlin AI
- Summarize a web page, article, or YouTube video without leaving the tab.
- Ask a question about a PDF, presentation, or a set of uploaded documents.
- Turn a prompt into a diagram, mind map, or chart for a presentation.
- Draft an email, a social reply, or a post in the context of the page you are reading.
- Build a project knowledge base and query it for research or brand voice.
- Compare answers from different models and keep the one that fits.
How does Merlin AI work
- Create a free Merlin account, then install the Chrome extension or open the web app.
- Press the shortcut on any page, or open a chat and choose a model.
- Add context by uploading files, selecting text, or connecting a project knowledge base.
- Ask for a summary, answer, draft, image, or diagram, and refine the result in the same thread.
- Save useful prompts and bots, and continue the conversation on desktop or mobile with synced history.
Pricing
- Free: $0, with limited access to basic and Plus-level models, basic image generation, and selected tools.
- Pro: billed $228 for a year, described on the homepage as $19 per month billed annually, with unlimited basic models, 50x usage on Plus-level models, advanced image and video generation, and all 70+ AI tools.
- Teams: billed $180 per seat per year, with a minimum team size of 2, team management, usage dashboards, and a larger context window.
- The pricing page applies fair-use limits that scale with the price paid after discount.
FAQ
Is Merlin AI free to use?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes limited access to basic models, Plus-level models, image generation, and a selection of the available tools.
Do I need my own ChatGPT or Claude account?
No. Merlin provides access to the supported models through its own subscription, so separate accounts with each model provider are not required.
Does Merlin work outside the browser?
Yes. Merlin is available as a web app, a Chrome extension, a macOS desktop app, and iOS and Android apps, with chat history synced across devices.
What is included in Merlin Pro?
Pro includes unlimited basic models, expanded usage of Plus-level models, advanced image and video generation, access to all 70+ tools, and fast-track support.
Can I use Merlin with a team?
Yes. Merlin Teams is billed per seat, requires at least two members, and adds team management, a usage dashboard, and a larger context window.
Does Merlin offer an API?
No. Merlin states that it does not provide direct API access and is designed as a user-facing interface for multiple AI models.
