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Overview

The Mem Chrome Extension goes far beyond simple clipping—it’s your intelligent research and content-capturing companion. Instantly save full web pages, specific text excerpts, YouTube videos, and more. With just a few clicks, you can create beautifully formatted, organized notes in your Mem workspace—without interrupting your flow. Whether you’re collecting inspiration, summarizing research, or curating learnings from videos, the Mem Chrome Extension turns your browsing into an organized, actionable knowledge base—instantly.

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How to use the Mem Chrome Extension

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Install & Pin the Extension

Find Mem in the Chrome Web Store and click “Add to Chrome.”
Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for quick access.pin
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Capture Content

Visit any webpage you want to save.
To clip the entire page, click the Mem web clipper icon in the browser’s toolbar, to the right of the address bar.clip
To clip a specific passage, highlight a string of text, then click the Mem web clipper icon in the toolbar or use the shortcut CTRL+M on both Mac and Windows.
The CTRL+M keyboard shortcut only works for clipping text snippets, not an entire web page.
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Summarize & Organize

In the Mem extension pop-up, type instructions like “summarize this article,” “make a bulleted list of key points,” _“add to #Q3 retreat” Collection, or add to an existing note by typing @ followed by the title of the note (a list of suggested notes will appear in the dropdown list).instructionsMem will format your note based on your request and organize it in the specified collection.add to collectionMem may find the clipped note related to one or more existing Collections and will automatically add it to a Collection.autoadd
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Clip Video Content

On sites like YouTube, open the Mem extension and you will get a summary of the video, along with key takeaways and links to cited sources.
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Choose Your Destination

Save your clip to a newly created note, an existing note, or a specific collection.
You can also copy the text by clicking on the copy icon and pasting into anywhere you like.video
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Edit, Rename, or Delete

Make changes to your notes directly from the Chrome extension—no need to open the Mem app.

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💡 Pro Tips

  • Use keyboard shortcuts (CTRL+M) for quick clipping.
  • Add context or instructions in the extension to customize your note.
  • Easily cross-reference or add action items right within your notes.

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Practical Use Cases for the Mem Chrome Extension:

Research & Article Summarization: Instantly clip and summarize news articles, blog posts, or research papers to create a personal knowledge base with organized notes and key takeaways. Project Management: Save project-related resources, meeting notes, or competitor research directly into specific collections or notes, and annotate them with action items or follow-up tasks. Content Curation: Collect inspiration, quotes, or examples from various websites for later reference—ideal for writers, marketers, and content creators. Learning & Study: Capture interesting facts, study guides, or tutorial highlights while taking an online course. Summarize videos and articles for quick revision later. Meeting & Event Prep: Gather agenda items, industry news, and actionable points to a “Retreat,” “Quarterly Review,” or any collection for prep and collaboration. Clip from Videos: Save a summary or key points from a YouTube video, making it easy to revisit main ideas without rewatching. Task & To-Do Management: As you browse, save action items or tasks straight to your Mem workspace without breaking your flow. Cross-Referencing Resources: Easily link related articles, notes, and resources—for example, connecting a saved article to a brainstorming note or project folder. Seamless Copy & Share: Quickly copy clipped text or summaries and share with teammates, paste into docs, or use in presentations. Personal Organization: Save recipes, workout routines, or travel plans from the web, and organize them exactly how you want in Mem. The Mem Chrome Extension is built to turn any web browsing moment into structured, actionable knowledge—streamlining everything from personal productivity to team collaboration.

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FAQs

How do I install and set up the Mem Chrome Extension?
You can install the extension directly from the Chrome Web Store. After installing, pin it to your Chrome toolbar so it’s always within reach. What types of content can I clip with the extension (entire pages, selected text, images, videos)?
You can clip entire web pages, highlight and save specific passages of text, or clip key points from YouTube videos. Images and embedded content are supported if part of a clipped page. How do I save just a snippet or highlighted text instead of the whole webpage?
Simply highlight the text you want and then click the Mem icon in your browser or press CTRL+M to save only the selected snippet. Can I automatically summarize an article or video when saving it?
Yes! In the extension pop-up, you can ask Mem to summarize the content, create a bulleted list, or extract key takeaways when saving your clip. How do I organize clipped notes into collections or folders?
Type # in the extension popup and start entering a Collection name to add the note to an existing collection or create a new one. Can I edit, rename, or delete notes from the extension?
Absolutely. After saving, you can edit, rename, or delete notes directly within the extension, without needing to open the Mem app. Is it possible to save clips to existing notes, or create new notes on the go?
Yes, you can save your clip to a newly created note, an existing note, or assign it to a specific collection. How do I use the keyboard shortcut to clip content?
Select the text you would like to click, then type CTRL+M to capture with the Mem Chrome Extension. How do I copy the clipped content for use elsewhere?
There’s a “Copy” button in the extension popup after you clip content—just click to copy and paste it wherever you need. Can Mem Chrome Extension work with YouTube videos and summarize them?
Yes! Use the extension on YouTube to request a summary or key takeaways from the video. Mem will add these to your note. How do I customize Mem’s behavior for different websites?
Visit the configuration page from the extension settings to control or customize how Mem handles each website. Do I need to be logged into my Mem workspace for the extension to work?
Yes, logging into your Mem account in Chrome is required for saving and organizing notes. Will the extension sync automatically between devices/browsers?
All notes created with the extension will sync to your Mem workspace and be accessible from any device you use with Mem. Is there a limit to how much content I can save with the extension?
There’s no fixed limit; you can save as many clips as you need. If extremely large content is clipped, you may see performance or browser limits. Can I cross-reference or link clips to multiple notes or collections?
Yes, use tags or mention other notes/collections in your clip instructions to cross-reference easily. How do I get notifications or status updates on my clips?
Enable browser notifications in the extension settings to receive instant updates when your clips are saved or processed. Is the content I clip secure and private?
Your saved content is stored securely in your Mem workspace and is private unless you choose to share it. Where can I manage my saved web clips after using the extension?
Visit your Mem workspace—the “Clipped” or “Web Clips” collection will contain everything you’ve saved. You can search, organize, and share from there. What browsers is the Mem extension available for?
Currently, Mem Chrome Extension is available for Google Chrome. Additional browser support may be added in the future. Who can I contact for support or troubleshooting?
Reach out via email Mem support at support@mem.ai for assistance.
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