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Use the Intelligent Omnipill for Instant AI Actions in Shift

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The Intelligent Omnipill in Shift Browser is a context-aware suggestion that appears in the Intelligent Omnibox. It offers a one-click AI action based on the page you're viewing and opens AI Chat with a ready-made prompt.

What is the Intelligent Omnipill?

The Intelligent Omnipill is a context-aware button that appears in the right side of the Intelligent Omnibox (your search bar). It reads the page you’re on and suggests a helpful task.

When you click it, it triggers AI Chat. 

For example:

  • On a Wikipedia article, the pill might say "Summarize"
  • On a YouTube video, it might say "Summarize video"
  • On a product or sales page, it might say "Product evaluation"
  • On a recipe page, it might suggest extracting the recipe
  • On a job posting, it might offer to analyze the listing
  • On a GitHub pull request, it might suggest reviewing the code changes

How to Use the Omnipill in Shift Browser

To use the Intelligent Omnipill:

  1. Browse naturally: Visit any website. Shift will scan the page to see if there's a helpful action.
  2. Watch for the pill: If Shift recognizes the page, a small pill-shaped button appears in your search bar.
  3. Click on the pill: Your AI Chat will open in the sidebar with a ready-made prompt.

Note: If you don't need it, hover over the pill and click the "X." It won't appear again on that page unless you reload.

A GIF of the Shift Browser search bar showing a blue "Summarize" pill icon, clicking on it and opening Shift AI chat with the summary.

Managing the Intelligent Omnibox Settings

You can turn Intelligent Omnipills on or off at any time.

  1. Click the Quick Settings gear icon Quick Settings.svg
  2. Find the Intelligent Omnibox section and click the slider icon next to it.
  3. Toggle the Intelligent Omnipills switch to off.

If you turn it off, Shift will stop scanning pages for suggestions. 

A GIF turning off the omnipill from the Intelligent omnibox settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Omnipill slow down my browsing?

No. The page scanning is very light. It won't affect your speed or how fast pages load.

Do I need AI Chat enabled?

Yes. The Omnipill opens AI Chat, so AI Chat must be enabled for it to work.

Why don't I see a pill on every site?

The Omnipill only shows up on supported page types like recipes, news, or products. If you're on a blank tab or a private page, it'll stay hidden.

Can I ignore a suggestion?

Of course. You can just keep browsing, or click the "X" to dismiss it. Shift won't show you another suggestion on that same page until you navigate away and come back.

Suggesting New Omnipills and Providing Feedback

Have feedback or an idea for a new Omnipill? Share it using the Feedback Form.

Have a question that wasn't answered above? Submit a support request to get in touch with our Support team. 

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