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Getting Started with AssisT

Learn how to install and set up AssisT, the adaptive accessibility Chrome extension.

Installation

AssisT is available as a Chrome extension. Here’s how to get started:

From Chrome Web Store

  1. Visit the AssisT Chrome Web Store page (coming soon)
  2. Click “Add to Chrome”
  3. Confirm the installation when prompted
  4. The AssisT icon will appear in your browser toolbar

Manual Installation (Development)

If you want to install the development version:

  1. Clone the repository from GitHub
  2. Run npm install to install dependencies
  3. Run npm run build to build the extension
  4. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions
  5. Enable “Developer mode” in the top right
  6. Click “Load unpacked” and select the dist folder

First Steps

Opening the Extension

Click the AssisT icon in your Chrome toolbar to open the popup interface. From here you can:

  • Toggle features on/off
  • Adjust settings
  • Access voice commands
  • View keyboard shortcuts

Quick Feature Overview

  • Text-to-Speech: Highlight any text and click the speaker icon, or use the keyboard shortcut
  • Voice Commands: Say “Hey AssisT” followed by a command (when enabled)
  • Reading Modes: Click the reading mode icon to toggle dyslexia-friendly text formatting

For the best experience, we recommend:

  1. Enable Voice Commands: Great for hands-free operation
  2. Set Your Preferred Voice: Choose a TTS voice that works for you
  3. Choose a User Profile: Select from 9 neurodivergent-optimized profiles
  4. Customize Keyboard Shortcuts: Set shortcuts that work for your workflow

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