SurfAI

Inspiration

We spend hours every day on repetitive browsing tasks—searching, reading, filling out forms, and switching between tabs. Google won the search engine war by making information instantly accessible. Now, AI-powered tools like Perplexity AI are redefining search, raising millions to make information retrieval smarter.

But search is just one piece of the puzzle. Browsing itself is inefficient. We built AI Browser Assistant to automate the entire experience—filling forms, summarizing content, and streamlining navigation—so you can browse faster and work smarter.

What it does

AI Browser Assistant transforms how you interact with the web by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing productivity. Here’s what it does:

AI Autocomplete & Form Filling – Instantly fills out login forms, job applications, and surveys.

Smart Summarization & Voice Narration – Reads and summarizes articles, emails, and web pages, with an option for voice playback.

Web Automation & Navigation – Organizes tabs, speeds up searches, and automates repetitive browsing actions. With AI Browser Assistant, browsing becomes effortless—saving time, reducing friction, and making the web work for you.

How we built it

We built AI Browser Assistant using TypeScript, React, and Firebase for a seamless and responsive user experience. The AI features are powered by Python (Flask) and Gemini, handling natural language processing for summarization, form filling, and smart search.

For automation, we integrated Chrome Extensions APIs to interact with web pages, autofill forms, and manage browser actions. We also used Firestore to store and retrieve chat history, ensuring a smooth and persistent AI interaction.

From backend logic to frontend UI, we focused on making it lightweight, fast, and intuitive—bringing AI-driven efficiency directly into your browser.

Challenges we ran into

One of our biggest challenges was handling API calls, as Chrome extensions don’t natively support them well. This forced us to find workarounds, adding complexity and taking time away from refining the more innovative aspects of our project.

What's next for SurfAI

Next, we plan to expand SurfAI by integrating more advanced automations, improving real-time browsing assistance, and enhancing AI-driven personalization. Features like context-aware actions, smarter page interactions, and deeper workflow integrations will make browsing even more seamless. We also aim to support more websites, optimize performance, and explore mobile compatibility to bring AI-powered efficiency everywhere you browse.

Built With

• firebase
• flask
• gemini
• langgraph
• react
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite