Spekit Chrome Extension Overview & Setup

1. What is the Spekit Chrome Extension?

The Spekit Chrome Extension is a dynamic productivity tool that empowers you to access the information you need, right when and where you need it, without ever switching tabs or losing focus.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Embedded Context: Instantly view embedded Speks (bite-sized knowledge cards) and process guidance in context.
• Flexible Workspace: Sidekick is now expandable—drag to resize or double-click to toggle for more screen space, making tables and large files easier to view without losing context.
• Intelligent Search: Effortlessly search your company’s knowledge base and training content instantly.
• Proactive Recommendations: Surface contextually relevant content based on the exact page or workflow you are in.
• Unified Deal Intelligence: Access Gong call insights (recaps, key points, next steps) directly within tools like Gmail and Salesforce.
• Deal Rooms: Create and manage personalized, trackable digital workspaces to share key sales content with buyers.
• Trackable Links: Create, share, and track links to resources instantly to distribute up-to-date information.
• Real-Time Learning: Complete Learning Paths and reinforce learning with Knowledge Checks.
• Notifications: Receive timely alerts about important updates, Spotlights, or process changes.
   

2. How to download the Spekit Chrome Extension?

Get up and running with the Spekit extension in just a few clicks. Once installed, it connects automatically to your account so you can access knowledge without leaving your workflow.

The extension can be enabled on all Chromium platforms (e.g., Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge).

1. Log in to the Spekit Web App.
2. Go to the Spekit Chrome Extension on the Chrome Web Store.
3. Click Add to Chrome. (The browser will refresh as it adds and authenticates your account).
4. A pop-up will confirm the addition; click Add Extension.
5. The extension sidebar will automatically appear expanded on your window.

NOTE: If you don't see the extension tab on a site, try refreshing the browser. The extension may also need to be explicitly enabled for certain specific web apps by your Admin.

3. How to pin the Spekit Chrome Extension?

Pinning the extension keeps Spekit one click away—so you can quickly open it anytime without searching through your extensions.

1. Click the Puzzle Piece icon (top right of your browser)
2. Find Spekit and click the Pin icon next to it
3. The Spekit icon will now stay visible in your toolbar

4. What is the Spekit Chrome Extension Dock?

The Spekit Dock is a draggable tab that sits on the side of your browser—giving you one-click access to AI Sidekick and your team’s knowledge without breaking your flow.

• Customizable: Show or hide it based on your preference
• Movable: Drag and position it anywhere along the side of your screen
• Visible: A red dot highlights new notifications so you don’t miss important updates

⚙️ Enable & Customize the Dock
The Dock is typically enabled by your Admin on sites where Spekit content is available, but you can control it at a user level:

1. Open the Spekit sidebar from the Chrome Extension
2. Click the ellipsis (…) in the top right → Extension Settings
3. Toggle Show sidebar dock to show or hide the Dock
4. Toggle Show help text icons to enable embedded Speks on that site
5. Choose how Speks appear: on click or on hover
6. Log out of your account if needed

The Dock will appear in Spekit purple or your company’s custom color, if configured.

NOTE TO ADMINS: To enable these settings across your entire organization, email support@spekit.co with a list of domain URLs where you’d like them turned on.

5. Creating Knowledge from Any Workflow

Speks are quick, actionable pieces of knowledge used to document processes, answers, or key terminology. With the Chrome Extension, you can create them in the moment—right where the work is happening.

To create a Spek instantly:

1. Open the web application where you want to document the process.
2. Click the Spekit Chrome Extension icon to open the sidebar.
3. Click + Add New and select Spek.
4. Add your content and publish.