How to Use GoGenie

Complete step-by-step guide to master AI-powered web data extraction

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Installation & Setup

Get GoGenie installed and ready to use in minutes.

🎯 Quick Start

GoGenie is a Chrome extension that works on any website. No complex setup required!

Step 1: Install the Extension

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store or download the extension files
  2. Click "Add to Chrome" or load the extension manually
  3. Confirm the installation when prompted
  4. Look for the GoGenie icon in your browser toolbar

📦 Extension Installation

The GoGenie icon will appear in your browser toolbar after installation

Step 2: Verify Installation

  • Navigate to any website (Google Maps, Amazon, etc.)
  • Look for the floating GoGenie button (🧞) on the page
  • Click the button to open the GoGenie panel
  • You should see the welcome screen with "Start Magic" button
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Getting Started

Learn the basics of using GoGenie's interface and controls.

Understanding the Interface

🧞
Floating Button

Click to open GoGenie panel. Drag to move position. Double-click to reset.

🎵
Music Toggle

Enable/disable background music for a magical experience.

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Panel Position

Switch between left and right side panel positioning.

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Resize Panel

Drag the left edge to resize the panel width.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + Shift + P → Open/Close GoGenie Panel Ctrl + Shift + M → Toggle Music (if enabled)
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API Key Setup

Configure your Gemini API key for AI-powered data extraction.

⚠️ Important

You need a Google Gemini API key for GoGenie to work. This is free and secure.

Getting Your API Key

  1. Go to Google AI Studio
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Click "Create API Key"
  4. Copy the generated key (starts with "AIza...")

Setting Up in GoGenie

  1. Click the GoGenie button on any webpage
  2. Click "✨ Start Magic ✨"
  3. If no API key is saved, you'll see the setup screen
  4. Paste your API key in the input field
  5. Click "💾 Save & Continue"

💡 Pro Tip

Your API key is stored securely in your browser's local memory. It's never sent to external servers and remains private on your device.

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Data Extraction Process

Master the 4-step process to extract any data from any webpage.

Step 1: Navigate to Target Page

Go to any webpage you want to extract data from. Examples:

  • Amazon product search results
  • Google Maps restaurant listings
  • Glassdoor company reviews
  • Any website with structured data

Step 2: Open GoGenie Panel

  1. Click the floating GoGenie button (🧞)
  2. Click "✨ Start Magic ✨"
  3. If you haven't set up your API key, do that first
  4. You'll see the data extraction interface

Step 3: Configure Extraction

🎯 Choose Your Approach

You have two options for data extraction:

Option A: Use Predefined Types

  • Auto-Detect Everything: Let AI find all structured data
  • Tables & Structured Data: Extract from HTML tables
  • Repeating Elements: Find patterns in lists and cards
  • Custom Search: Define your own extraction rules

Option B: Write Custom Instructions

In the text area, describe exactly what you want to extract:

Examples: • "Extract all restaurant names and ratings" • "Get me product prices and reviews" • "Find company names and contact emails" • "Extract job titles and salaries"

Step 4: Analyze & Extract

  1. Click "🔍 Analyze & Extract"
  2. Watch the magic happen! ✨
  3. GoGenie will process the page content
  4. Results appear in organized tables

📊 Sample Results

GoGenie transforms web data into clean, organized tables

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Advanced Features

Discover powerful features that make GoGenie the ultimate data extraction tool.

📋
Copy to Clipboard

One-click copying of extracted data for use in spreadsheets or documents.

💾
Download Results

Save extracted data as CSV files for further analysis.

🎨
Custom Formatting

AI automatically formats data in the most useful structure.

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Privacy First

All processing happens locally. Your data never leaves your browser.

Panel Customization

  • Resize: Drag the left edge to adjust panel width
  • Reposition: Click the position toggle to switch sides
  • Move Button: Drag the floating button anywhere on screen
  • Music: Toggle background music for ambiance
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Pro Tips & Best Practices

Get the most out of GoGenie with these expert tips.

💡 Best Practices

  • Be Specific: "Get restaurant names and ratings" works better than "extract data"
  • Use Examples: "Find products like 'wireless headphones' with prices under $100"
  • Target Specific Elements: "Extract only the main product table" vs "get everything"
  • Combine Instructions: "Get company names, then extract their contact information"

Common Use Cases

🛒 E-Commerce

"Extract product names, prices, ratings, and review counts from this Amazon search"

🏢 Business Research

"Get company names, ratings, and employee review counts from Glassdoor"

🏠 Real Estate

"Extract property addresses, prices, and square footage from Zillow"

🍕 Food & Dining

"Get restaurant names, ratings, and price ranges from Yelp"

Advanced Techniques

  • Multi-Step Extraction: Extract data, then ask GoGenie to analyze it
  • Data Cleaning: "Remove duplicates and sort by rating"
  • Formatting: "Convert prices to numbers and add currency symbols"
  • Filtering: "Show only items with 4+ star ratings"
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Troubleshooting

Solve common issues and get back to extracting data quickly.

Common Issues & Solutions

🔑 API Key Issues

Problem: "API key not found" or "Invalid API key"

Solution:

  1. Verify your API key is correct (starts with "AIza...")
  2. Check that you have credits in your Google AI Studio account
  3. Try regenerating a new API key
  4. Clear browser cache and restart

🌐 Website Compatibility

Problem: GoGenie doesn't work on certain websites

Solution:

  • Ensure the page has loaded completely
  • Try refreshing the page and waiting for full load
  • Some dynamic sites may require scrolling to load content
  • Check if the site uses heavy JavaScript (may need to wait longer)

📊 Data Quality Issues

Problem: Extracted data is incomplete or inaccurate

Solution:

  • Be more specific in your extraction instructions
  • Try different extraction types (Auto-detect vs Custom)
  • Scroll through the page to ensure all content is loaded
  • Use multiple extraction attempts for complex pages

🎵 Audio Issues

Problem: Background music doesn't play

Solution:

  • Check your browser's autoplay settings
  • Ensure your system volume is up
  • Try clicking the music button in the panel header
  • Some browsers block audio until user interaction

Getting Help

If you're still having issues:

  • Check the browser console (F12) for error messages
  • Try disabling other extensions that might conflict
  • Update to the latest version of GoGenie
  • Contact support with specific error details

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