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I built KICHAN — an AI-powered Chrome extension that lets you instantly tweak any website

r/SideProject
6/16/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
KICHANhttps://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kichan-ai-web-augmentatio/fekmdfegfaglchbmiedfgjgkponhachfChrome ExtensionAI-powered web tweaking, local script storage, context-aware prompts
Google Geminihttps://gemini.google.com/AI ModelUsed for generating JavaScript snippets from natural language prompts
Ollamahttps://ollama.ai/Local AI ModelPotential future integration for local LLM support
LM Studiohttps://lmstudio.ai/Local AI ModelPotential future integration for local LLM support

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty in quickly modifying website behavior
  • Need for reusable web tweaks
  • Lack of easy automation for multi-step workflows
  • Challenges with website content scraping and manipulation

Problems to Solve:

  • Automating repetitive web tasks
  • Customizing website behavior without coding
  • Creating reusable web tweaks
  • Building complex web automation workflows

Potential Solutions:

  • AI-generated JavaScript snippets
  • Local script storage and management
  • Community script sharing
  • API for advanced script capabilities

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Building a community script hub
  • Offering local LLM integration
  • Providing API for advanced capabilities

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Chrome Web Store listing
  • Social media presence (Twitter)
  • Developer community engagement

Monetization & Product:

  • Free tier with generous AI usage
  • Potential premium features (advanced editor, versioning)
  • Enterprise API access

User Engagement:

  • Local script storage and management
  • Community script sharing
  • API for advanced capabilities
  • Integration with local AI models