BYOK Chrome extension
Use your own AI key in Chrome.
By 
ReduzUpdated May 11, 2026 Local-first AI summarizer
BYOK means Bring Your Own Key. Plug in your OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, or Grok account and summaries go straight from your tab to that provider. Your key stays in Chrome on your device.
What you get
- No Reduz account needed when you use your own AI key.
- Free credits available too, with 100 free credits a month, no card needed.
- Works on YouTube videos, PDFs, articles, and more.
Sample summary
What happens when you summarize — Summarize a long article with your own OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, or Grok key.
- Your AI key stays on your device. Reduz never sees it.
- Source text goes straight from your tab to the AI provider you picked.
- The summary saves to your local history. You can clear it any time.
Frequently asked questions
What does BYOK mean?
BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. You use your own AI provider account instead of paying for a hosted subscription that bundles the AI behind a vendor.
Does Reduz see my AI key?
No. Your AI key stays in Chrome on your device. Reduz never sees it or sends it to its servers.
Is Reduz free?
Yes. Reduz includes 100 free credits a month. Using your own AI key removes the credit limit.
Do I need an account?
Not when you use your own AI key. An account is only needed for free credits, paid plans, or cloud backup.
Where is my data stored?
Summary history is stored in your browser. Cloud backup is opt-in and encrypted on your device before upload.
Which AI providers does Reduz support?
Reduz supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, and xAI Grok. You can also use free credits without setting up an AI account.