Chrome extension for AI users

Make AI waiting time useful.

While AI Thinks helps you think, get notified, or take a short break while ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools are generating responses.

No account required. Local-first waiting tools.

Use waiting time better

Works with your favorite AI tools

Seamlessly integrates with popular AI chat platforms

ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Kimi
Doubao
DeepSeek
ChatGLM

The supported site list may be updated in the future.

Designed to stay out of the way.

A small helper tool that respects your privacy and stays local

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No account required

Install and use immediately. No signup, no tracking.

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Notes stay local

Your thinking notes are stored locally by default. Export only when you choose.

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Game progress is local

Play games without worrying about data. Everything stays on your device.

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Simple notifications

Notifications only remind you when AI responses are ready. Nothing more.

Who is it for?

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Students

Write down your own understanding before checking AI's answer. Keep your independent thinking.

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Writers

Take a short break while waiting for writing suggestions or fact-checking.

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Developers

Stay productive during code generation or debugging. Use waiting time to think about the next step.

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Researchers

Make thousands of waiting moments more meaningful. Build a habit of thoughtful response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does While AI Thinks read my AI conversations? +
The extension detects whether supported AI websites are generating responses, so it can show the waiting panel. Its design purpose is to help during waiting time, not to collect or analyze conversation content.
Does it work with ChatGPT? +
Yes, ChatGPT is one of the supported sites. We also support Claude, Gemini, Kimi, Doubao, DeepSeek, ChatGLM.
Is it free? +
The current version focuses on core waiting-time experience. We aim to keep the basic functionality free and accessible.
Where are my notes stored? +
Notes are stored locally by default. Optional export uses a local folder selected by you.
Can I turn it off? +
Yes, you can enable or disable the extension from the Chrome toolbar popup.