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Locus
Research AI

Locus

Find info on web pages using natural language

4.2
freemiumbeginnerVerifiedSince 2023-01
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About Locus

Locus is a browser extension that lets you search for information on web pages using natural language queries. It helps users quickly locate specific content without manually scanning through pages.

Locus uses AI to understand context and retrieve relevant information from web pages efficiently.

Platforms
ExtensionWeb
Best For
Individualsresearchers
Screenshot
Locus screenshot

Capabilities & Features

Free Tier
Web Search
Browser Extension
API AccessNo Signup RequiredOpen SourceWorks OfflineCustomizableMultimodalVoice InputImage InputImage OutputVideo InputVideo OutputAudio OutputFile UploadCode ExecutionPluginsMemoryCollaborationWhite LabelSelf-Hostable

Common Use Cases

1

research

2

summarization

Pricing Modelfreemium

Free Plan

Basic search functionality available for free

Paid Plan

Pro features available with subscription

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Pros & Cons

Easy to use

Saves time searching

Natural language queries

Limited to web pages

Browser extension only

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