> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.withrealm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Browser extension

> Search and chat with your company knowledge from any webpage

## Overview

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/realm/cxbXOINLOkE3iOrw/images/tips/browser-extension.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=cxbXOINLOkE3iOrw&q=85&s=a24c290b303a03e4ecf21d7b676e2226" alt="Realm browser extension" width="3838" height="1918" data-path="images/tips/browser-extension.png" />
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The Realm Browser Extension allows you to search and chat with your company knowledge from any webpage without disrupting your workflow. It works on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or any other Chromium-based browser.

## Installation

Install the Realm browser extension from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/realm/fdgpaflidjgjnijjdopfjaicfjpllkic). After installing, pin it to your toolbar for easy access.

## How to use the extension

There are multiple ways to access the extension:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Keyboard shortcut" icon="keyboard">
    Press **Cmd+Shift+K** (Mac) or **Ctrl+Shift+K** (Windows) on any webpage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Address bar" icon="browser">
    Type **r** into your browser's address bar, press Tab or Space, and then type your query.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Extension menu" icon="puzzle-piece">
    Click the Realm icon in your browser's extension menu to open the interface.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Right-click menu" icon="mouse-pointer">
    Select any text on a webpage, right-click, and choose "Search with Realm" or "Chat with Realm".
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Features

### Switch between Chat and Search

When you open the extension, you can choose between Chat and Search modes to find information in the way that works best for you.

### Set Realm as your new tab page

Configure Realm as your new tab page to give you quick access to the Realm Assistant and your custom Agents every time you open a new tab.

## Configuration and troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Customizing the keyboard shortcut" icon="keyboard">
    Right-click the Realm extension icon, select Manage Extension, and then click Keyboard shortcuts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Enabling/disabling the new tab override" icon="window-maximize">
    Turn this on or off from the Preferences section in your Realm user settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Common issues" icon="circle-exclamation">
    The extension will not open as an overlay on internal browser pages (such as chrome://settings or edge://settings). On these pages, it will open Realm in a new tab instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Not logged in" icon="user">
    Make sure you're logged into Realm in your browser. The extension uses your existing session.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Address bar not working" icon="keyboard">
    After typing `r`, make sure to press Tab or Space before entering your query.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Pin the extension to your toolbar for quick access without using the keyboard shortcut.
</Tip>