Now on the Chrome Web Store

Stop reading emails.
Start asking questions.

Spotlight is a free Chrome extension that lives in your Gmail sidebar. Search, summarize, categorize, and draft replies — all through a simple conversation with AI.

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Privacy-first
Works inside Gmail
No credit card required
mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox
Inbox 24 new
JD
Jane Davidson 10:24 AM
Q3 Report — Final numbers attached for review
Work/School
BK
Bank of America 9:15 AM
Your monthly statement is ready to view
Finance
SM
Sarah Miller 8:47 AM
Hey! Are we still on for Saturday brunch?
Social
SP
Spotify 7:30 AM
Your 2024 Wrapped is here — See your top songs
Promotions
GH
GitHub 6:12 AM
New pull request merged in spotlight-app
Updates
Spotlight
Show my work emails from today
Found 3 work emails today:

1. Jane Davidson — Q3 Report with final numbers
2. Mike Chen — Sprint planning notes
3. HR Team — Benefits enrollment reminder

Want me to summarize any of these?
Summarize Jane's email
Summary: Jane shared the Q3 financial report. Revenue is up 12% and she needs your sign-off by Friday EOD.
Ask about your emails...

Built for Gmail

Features

Everything your inbox needs

Six powerful features that turn your inbox from a chore into a conversation.

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AI Categorization New

Every email is automatically tagged by AI. Work, finance, social, promotions — filter by category with a simple ask. No rules to configure.

Work/School Promotions Finance Social Important Updates Personal
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Chat with your inbox

Ask anything in plain English. "What did Sarah send me?" — get instant, accurate answers from your real emails.

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Send & draft emails

Compose replies and new emails right from the sidebar. Send instantly or save as a draft — all without leaving the chat.

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Summaries & action items

Get concise summaries of long threads. Deadlines, tasks, and key details extracted instantly.

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Smart notifications

Custom alert rules based on sender, keywords, or importance. Never miss what matters.

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Instant, private, secure

Emails are fetched on-demand and never stored. Your data stays between you and Gmail.

Get Started

Up and running in 30 seconds

No configuration, no onboarding wizard. Install and start chatting.

1

Install from Chrome Web Store

One click to install. No unzipping, no developer mode, no complex setup required.

2

Sign in with Google

Securely connect your Gmail. Your data is never stored on our servers.

3

Start talking to your inbox

Open the sidebar and ask anything. "Summarize my inbox." "Reply to John." Done.

Pricing

Start free, upgrade when ready

No tricks, no trials. The free plan is actually useful.

Free

For individuals getting started

$0 / forever
  • 25 AI messages per day
  • Email search & summaries
  • 3 category labels
  • Send & draft emails
  • Unlimited messages
  • Custom categories
  • Priority AI model
Get Started Free
Coming Soon

Pro

For power users who live in their inbox

$8 / month
  • Unlimited AI messages
  • Custom categories
  • Everything in Free
  • Priority AI (GPT-4o)
  • Auto draft replies
  • Follow-up reminders
  • Custom tone & writing style
Coming April 16th

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Spotlight really free?
Yes. The free plan includes 25 AI messages per day, email search, summaries, 3 category labels, and sending and drafting emails. Pro users can create custom categories. No credit card required, no trial period — it's free forever.
Can Spotlight read all my emails?
Spotlight only accesses emails when you ask a question. It uses Gmail's read-only scope to fetch relevant messages on demand. Your emails are never stored on our servers and are only processed in real-time to answer your questions.
Does it work with Outlook or other email providers?
Currently, Spotlight works with Gmail only. Outlook and other providers are on our roadmap. Sign up for updates to be notified when we add new integrations.
What AI model does Spotlight use?
Spotlight uses GPT-4o-mini for fast, accurate responses on the free plan. The upcoming Pro plan will include access to GPT-4o for more complex queries and better drafting quality.
Who built Spotlight?
Spotlight was built by Liam Harvey, a 15-year-old student and developer. What started as a personal project to manage email overload turned into a tool that anyone can use. Every feature is designed with simplicity and privacy in mind.

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Join hundreds of Gmail users who spend less time reading emails and more time on what matters.

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