Got tired of scrolling Gemini chats, so I asked it to build me a “Chat Outline” extension — and it worked!! 🤓

Streamlining Long Gemini Conversations: How I Created a Chat Outline Extension for Seamless Navigation

Do you ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through lengthy Gemini chat logs, desperately searching for a specific message or question? If so, you’re not alone. Navigating extensive chat histories can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially when trying to locate past interactions.

Motivated by this common challenge, I decided to develop a simple yet effective solution: a Chrome extension that transforms your Gemini chat history into an interactive, clickable index. This tool allows you to quickly jump to specific messages without the hassle of manual scrolling, significantly enhancing the user experience.

The Inspiration and Development Process

The idea struck me after repeatedly spending minutes scrolling through long conversations. To address this, I leveraged Gemini’s capabilities—specifically, the Gemini CLI (Command Line Interface) tool (Gemini-CLI)—to programmatically access and parse chat data.

Using this data, I built a lightweight Chrome extension that:

• Scans your Gemini chat logs
• Generates a clickable outline of questions and messages
• Allows you to jump directly to a selected message within the chat

The extension’s design emphasizes simplicity and ease of use, with just a click on its icon unveiling your conversational index.

How It Works

Once installed, the extension provides a clean, organized list of your past questions and messages. Clicking any item in the outline instantly navigates to that part of the chat, saving you valuable time and effort.

Getting Started

I’m excited to share that the extension is available for free on the Chrome Web Store: Install Here. Additionally, it’s an open-source project, so if you’re interested in customizing or contributing, you can explore the code on GitHub: View Repository.

Next Steps and Feedback

This initial version aims to serve as a proof of concept. I welcome any feedback, feature requests, or ideas to improve its functionality. Your input can help refine the extension and perhaps inspire additional tools for improved Gemini chat management.

Conclusion

Long chat histories shouldn’t be a source of frustration. By creating this outline extension, I’ve taken a step toward more efficient navigation and better user experience within Gemini conversations. If you find it helpful