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Install the Chrome Extension

Get Vibe running in your browser in under 1 minute.

Prerequisites​

  • Chrome, Brave, or Chromium browser (v114+ recommended)

The easiest way to install Vibe - automatic updates included.

Installation Steps​

  1. Visit the Vibe AI Browser Co-Pilot on the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click Add to Chrome
  3. Click Add extension when prompted
  4. The Vibe icon will appear in your browser toolbar

That's it! The extension will automatically update when new versions are released.

Option 2: Developer Version (Advanced)​

For users who want the latest features before they hit the Chrome Web Store.

warning

The developer version may contain experimental features and bugs. Use at your own risk.

Video Guide​

Watch the complete installation walkthrough for the developer version:

Installation Steps​

  1. Download the latest ZIP:

  2. Extract the ZIP file:

    • Unzip to a permanent folder (e.g., ~/Extensions/vibe-ai-copilot)
    • Do not delete this folder after installation

  3. Load in Chrome/Brave:

    • Open your browser's extensions page:
      • Chrome: chrome://extensions
      • Brave: brave://extensions
    • Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right corner)
    • Click Load unpacked
    • Select the folder where you extracted the extension

  4. Pin the extension (optional):

    • Click the puzzle piece icon in the toolbar
    • Click the pin icon next to Vibe AI Co-pilot

Updating the Developer Version​

The developer version does not auto-update. To update:

  1. Download the latest ZIP from the download link above
  2. Extract to the same folder (overwrite existing files)
  3. Go to chrome://extensions
  4. Click the reload icon on the Vibe extension card

Configure API Key​

  1. Click the Vibe extension icon in toolbar
  2. Open Settings
  3. Enter your model (e.g., openai:gpt-5-mini)
  4. Enter your API key
  5. Click Save

Verify Installation​

  1. Open a new tab
  2. Type a command in Vibe: "Go to google.com"
  3. Watch Vibe navigate to Google

Keyboard Shortcut​

Press Ctrl+Shift+V (or Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) to open the Vibe side panel.

Next Steps​