What it is
BraveGPT is an open-source userscript that integrates an AI chat interface and automated search-result summaries into Brave Search. Hosted on GitHub, the project wires large language model responses into the search.brave.com experience so users can engage a conversational assistant alongside regular search results. The repository and installation artifacts target desktop and mobile environments and are distributed under an open-source license. Installation requires a userscript manager and the userscript itself; once installed, users can run searches on Brave Search and interact with the embedded bot to receive generated answers and condensed summaries of results.
Key features
The project provides two principal capabilities: an inline AI chat interface and search-result summarization powered by recent LLMs. It supports a Proxy API Mode that can return GPT-4o responses without a chatgpt.com account; when proxy mode is disabled, a ChatGPT account is needed to fetch responses. Compatibility notes and implementation details are included for multiple userscript managers (Tampermonkey, Violentmonkey, ScriptCat, OrangeMonkey, Stay/Userscripts) and a wide range of browsers and platforms. The README documents installation steps, streaming-mode caveats (some managers do not support streaming), and third-party dependencies such as chatgpt.js, generate-ip, highlight.js, KaTeX, and Marked. The repository also lists contributors, dependencies, and platform support details.
Use cases
BraveGPT is intended for users of Brave Search who want conversational answers or condensed summaries alongside traditional search results. It is suited to individuals who prefer an integrated chat experience rather than switching to a separate LLM interface, and to users who can install userscripts on their browser or device. Developers and contributors can use the repository to inspect or modify integration behavior, adjust proxy settings, or adapt compatibility for different userscript managers. The project also serves users who need an option to use GPT-4o via a proxy when direct access to a ChatGPT account or the OpenAI API is not available.
