TLD2 - Local AI Summary & Neural Speech Engine

AI-powered article summaries with high-quality Neural Speech Engine using local/private models.

# TLD2 - Your Personal AI Summary & Reading Assistant **Too Long; Didn't Read? We've got you covered.** TLD2 transforms lengthy articles into concise, intelligent summaries—then reads them aloud with it's natural-sounding Neural Speech Engine. Everything runs locally on your machine, keeping your reading habits completely private. --- ## Why TLD2? ### Cut Through the Clutter Modern web articles are bloated with filler, ads, and fluff. TLD2 extracts the essence and delivers only what matters. Turn a 15-minute read into a 2-minute summary without missing key points. ### 100% Private & Local Your reading habits are yours alone. TLD2 processes everything locally on your device—no cloud servers, no tracking, no telemetry. What you read stays on your machine. ### GPU-Accelerated Performance Powered by cutting-edge neural networks optimized for hardware acceleration, TLD2 delivers professional-grade text-to-speech at incredible speeds. Experience natural, human-like narration that makes listening a pleasure. ### Reclaim Your Time Stop scrolling through verbose articles. Get instant summaries, then decide if the full article deserves your attention. Save hours every week. --- ## Key Features **Smart Content Extraction** Industry-leading Readability technology isolates article content from clutter, ads, and navigation elements. **Intelligent Summarization** Choose your AI engine: - **Local AI** - Free, private, runs entirely in your browser (Chrome 128+) - **Gemini** - Premium cloud option for enhanced speed and accuracy (API key required) - **Smart Extraction** - Lightning-fast algorithmic fallback **Natural Voice Synthesis** Neural TTS delivers human-quality narration with multiple natural-sounding voices, adjustable speed, and real-time streaming playback. **Seamless Workflow** - Right-click any article → "TLD2 - Summarize Article" - Click the extension icon for instant analysis - Auto-play summaries as they generate - Interactive progress tracking with buffered playback **Visual Elegance** Clean sidebar interface with real-time streaming text, progress visualization, dark mode support, and responsive design. --- ## Performance & Requirements ### Local AI Processing TLD2's neural speech engine runs directly on your hardware using WebGPU and WASM for maximum performance: ✅ No internet dependency (for local AI mode) ✅ Instant response times (no API latency) ✅ Unlimited usage (no rate limits or quotas) ✅ Complete privacy (zero data transmission) ### Hardware Acceleration **GPU recommended for optimal experience:** - **With GPU**: Near-instant synthesis, smooth streaming playback - **CPU-only**: Functional but 2-5x slower generation times --- ## How It Works 1. **Extract** - Isolate article content from web page noise 2. **Analyze** - AI identifies key points and essential information 3. **Summarize** - Intelligent compression preserves meaning 4. **Synthesize** - Neural TTS generates natural human-like speech 5. **Stream** - Immediate playback while remaining audio generates All in seconds. All on your device. --- ## Perfect For 📚 **Students** - Quickly grasp research papers and textbooks 📰 **News Readers** - Stay informed without the time commitment 💼 **Professionals** - Digest industry reports and documentation efficiently 🧠 **Researchers** - Screen sources before deep reading ♿ **Accessibility** - Natural voice narration for visual impairments 🌍 **Language Learners** - Hear proper pronunciation and pacing --- ## Privacy Guarantee **Local Mode (Default):** - Zero data transmission to external servers - No analytics, tracking, or telemetry - Models run entirely in your browser **Cloud Mode (Optional):** - Only used when you provide a Gemini API key - Clearly indicated in UI - Subject to Google's privacy policy --- ## Get Started 1. Install TLD2 from the Chrome Web Store 2. Navigate to any article 3. Click the extension icon or right-click → "TLD2 - Summarize Article" 4. Listen or read your instant summary --- ## System Requirements - **Browser**: Chrome 120+ or Edge (Chromium-based) - **OS**: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, Linux - **Hardware**: Modern CPU (2019+), 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended), GPU recommended for optimal performance - **Storage**: 200MB for models and extension **Note:** TTS quality and speed scale with your hardware capabilities. --- **Stop reading everything. Start understanding what matters.** Built with ❤️ for people who value their time and privacy.