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Chrome Extension Setup

Last updated on Dec 07, 2025

Install and configure the Alingo Chrome Extension to get AI-powered contract analysis directly in Google Docs.

Overview

The Chrome Extension brings Alingo's AI contract analysis into your document workflow:

  • Analyse contracts against your organisation's playbooks

  • Get policy-aligned suggestions with explanations

  • Apply changes with or without track changes

  • Chat with AI about your document

System Requirements

  • Browser: Google Chrome v90 or later

  • Account: Active Alingo account with valid credentials

  • Permissions: Edit access to Google Docs you want to analyse

Installation

Step 1: Install from Chrome Web Store

  1. Open Google Chrome

  2. Go to the Chrome Web Store

  3. Search for "Alingo"

  4. Click "Add to Chrome"

  5. Click "Add Extension" to confirm

  6. The Alingo icon appears in your browser toolbar

Step 2: Verify Installation

  1. Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome toolbar (Extensions menu)

  2. Find Alingo in the list

  3. Click the pin icon to keep Alingo visible in toolbar (optional)

Step 3: Open a Google Doc

  1. Navigate to docs.google.com

  2. Open any document you have edit access to

  3. Look for the "ALINGO" badge on the right side of the page

  4. If you see the badge, installation was successful!

Signing In

First Time Setup

  1. Open any Google Doc

  2. Click the "ALINGO" badge on the right side

  3. The sidebar opens showing the login form

  4. Enter your Alingo email and password

  5. Click "Sign In"

  6. You'll be redirected to the main interface

Staying Signed In

  • Your session persists across browser sessions

  • You'll stay signed in until you explicitly sign out

  • If session expires, you'll be prompted to sign in again

Signing Out

  1. Open the sidebar

  2. Go to Settings tab

  3. Click "Sign Out"

Quick Start: Your First Analysis

1. Open a Contract

Open a contract or legal document in Google Docs that you want to analyse.

2. Open the Sidebar

Click the "ALINGO" badge on the right side of the page.

3. Go to Suggestions Tab

Click the "Suggestions" tab in the sidebar.

4. Select a Playbook

Choose from the playbook dropdown:

  • Auto-detect Playbook - AI selects the best match

  • Or choose a specific playbook (NDA, MSA, etc.)

5. Run Analysis

Click the Play button (▶️) next to the playbook selector.

6. Wait for Results

Analysis typically takes 10-60 seconds depending on document length.

7. Review Suggestions

You'll see a list of suggestions with:

  • Priority badges (Critical, High, Medium, Low)

  • Diff views showing original vs. proposed text

  • Explanations for why each change is recommended

8. Apply Changes

For each suggestion you agree with:

  • Click "Apply" to insert the change

  • Changes appear as suggestions (track changes) or direct edits

Understanding the Interface

The Sidebar Tabs

| Tab | Purpose |

|-----|---------|

| Assistant | Chat with AI about your document |

| Suggestions | Run analysis and review/apply suggestions |

| Playbooks | View your organisation's playbooks |

| Settings | Configuration and troubleshooting |

Suggestion Cards

Each suggestion shows:

  • Priority - Critical (🔴), High (🟠), Medium (🟡), Low (🟢)

  • Title - The clause or section affected

  • Diff - What will change (red = removed, green = added)

  • Explanation - Why this is recommended

  • Apply/Dismiss - Actions you can take

Permissions Explained

The extension requests these permissions:

| Permission | Why It's Needed |

|------------|-----------------|

| Read/modify Google Docs | To analyse content and apply suggestions |

| Access Google account | To verify you're signed in |

| Storage | To save your preferences locally |

| Communicate with Alingo | To send documents for AI analysis |

Your data is secure:

  • Document content is processed for analysis, not stored permanently

  • All communication is encrypted

  • Only documents you explicitly analyse are processed

Troubleshooting Installation

Extension Not Appearing in Toolbar

  1. Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome

  2. Find Alingo in the list

  3. Click the pin icon to show in toolbar

Badge Not Appearing in Google Docs

  1. Refresh the Google Docs page

  2. Wait 5-10 seconds for extension to load

  3. Ensure you're on a document (not Docs homepage)

  4. Check that extension is enabled in chrome://extensions

"Add to Chrome" Button Not Working

  1. Ensure you're using Google Chrome (not Edge, Firefox, Safari)

  2. Check your internet connection

  3. Try signing out of Chrome and back in

  4. Clear browser cache and try again

Sign In Failing

  1. Verify credentials work on main Alingo platform (app.alingo.ai)

  2. Clear browser cache and cookies

  3. Disable other extensions temporarily

  4. Try in incognito mode

Updating the Extension

The extension updates automatically from Chrome Web Store. To check your version:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions

  2. Find Alingo

  3. Version number shown on the card

  4. Click "Update" if available

Uninstalling

To remove the extension:

  1. Right-click the Alingo icon in toolbar

  2. Click "Remove from Chrome"

  3. Confirm removal

Or:

  1. Go to chrome://extensions

  2. Find Alingo

  3. Click "Remove"

Next Steps

Now that you're set up:

  1. Learn how to analyse contracts → - Full guide to using the extension

  2. Create playbooks → - Set up your organisation's standards

  3. Configure guardrails → - Define compliance rules

Getting Help

  • In-app support: Click the chat widget in the bottom-right

  • Documentation: Browse this helpdesk

  • Contact: [email protected]

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