Browser Extension

The IntentEmoji browser extension brings intentional emoji placement to every page you read and every text field you write in. Available for Chrome and Firefox.

Installation

Chrome

Visit the Chrome Web Store listing
Click "Add to Chrome"
Pin the extension to your toolbar for quick access
Click the extension icon and sign in with your IntentEmoji account

Firefox

Visit the Firefox Add-ons listing
Click "Add to Firefox"
Grant the requested permissions
Click the extension icon and sign in

Permissions

The extension requests the following permissions:

Permission	Why
Read page content	Required for Read Mode to analyze emoji placement on pages you visit.
Modify page content	Required for Read Mode overlay that shows enhancement suggestions inline.
Access text inputs	Required for Compose Mode to enhance text as you type in form fields.
Storage	Stores your preferences, cached results, and session data locally.

Privacy: The extension only sends text to the IntentEmoji API when you explicitly activate it. It does not track browsing history, collect analytics, or send data in the background. Text is processed and discarded. Nothing is stored on our servers.

Read Mode

Read Mode analyzes any web page and shows you how emoji is being used (or not used). It provides a visual overlay with placement analysis and suggestions.

How to Use

Navigate to any web page
Click the IntentEmoji extension icon in your toolbar
Select "Read Mode" from the popup
The page will display an analysis overlay

What Read Mode Shows

Score badge: A floating badge in the corner showing the page's IntentEmoji score (0-100)
Emoji highlights: Existing emoji on the page are highlighted with colored borders. Green for well-placed (preload, congruent). Yellow for acceptable (postload, congruent). Red for problematic (incongruent or decorative clutter).
Suggestion markers: Gray dotted outlines appear where emoji could be added for better cognitive priming. Hover over a marker to see the suggested emoji and reasoning.
Summary panel: A collapsible panel shows overall statistics. Total emoji count, preload ratio, density analysis, and top suggestions.

Read Mode Settings

Setting	Options	Default
Analysis profile	Any of the six profiles	professional
Show suggestions	On / Off	On
Highlight existing	On / Off	On
Auto-activate	On / Off	Off

Read Mode is available on the Free plan.

Compose Mode

Compose Mode enhances your writing in real time as you type. It works in any text input on the web: email composers, chat windows, document editors, social media post fields, and CMS editors.

How to Use

Click the IntentEmoji icon and select "Compose Mode"
A small floating indicator appears in the bottom-right corner of active text fields
Type normally. When you complete a sentence or paragraph, the extension suggests emoji placement.
Press Tab to accept the suggestion, or keep typing to dismiss it
Use Ctrl+Shift+E (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+E (Mac) to enhance the entire text field at once

Supported Platforms

Compose Mode works with standard text inputs, textareas, and contenteditable elements. It has been tested on:

Gmail: Compose window, reply fields
Slack: Message input (web app)
Notion: Text blocks, comments
Twitter/X: Tweet composer, DMs
LinkedIn: Post composer, messaging
Google Docs: Document editing (limited support)
WordPress: Block editor, classic editor
GitHub: Issues, PRs, comments

Note: Some platforms use custom rich text editors that may not be fully compatible. If Compose Mode does not detect a text field, use the keyboard shortcut to enhance selected text manually.

Compose Mode Settings

Setting	Options	Default
Default profile	Any of the six profiles	professional
Auto-suggest	On / Off	On
Suggest delay	500ms / 1000ms / 2000ms	1000ms
Accept key	Tab / Enter / Click	Tab
Density override	Low / Moderate / High / Auto	Auto
Disabled sites	URL pattern list	Empty

Compose Mode requires a Pro plan or standalone Compose Mode subscription ($4.99/month).

Settings Reference

Access all extension settings by clicking the IntentEmoji icon and selecting the gear icon, or by right-clicking the icon and choosing "Options".

General

Setting	Description
API Key	Your IntentEmoji API key. Stored locally, never sent to third parties.
Default Mode	Which mode activates when you click the icon. Read, Compose, or Ask Every Time.
Theme	Extension UI theme. Auto (match browser), Light, or Dark.
Keyboard shortcut	Global shortcut to toggle the extension. Default: Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+E.

Cache

Setting	Description
Enable cache	Cache API responses locally to reduce requests and improve speed.
Cache TTL	How long cached results are valid. Default: 1 hour.
Clear cache	Button to clear all cached data immediately.

Privacy

Setting	Description
Disabled sites	URL patterns where the extension is completely disabled. Useful for banking or sensitive sites.
Incognito mode	Whether the extension runs in incognito/private windows. Default: Off.