Basic Usage Guide

🎯 Getting Started with NovelSynth

This guide covers the essential features and daily usage patterns of NovelSynth.

🎮 Interface Overview

Main Popup Window

Access via the browser toolbar icon:

• Quick Actions: Primary feature buttons
• Settings: Configuration and API keys
• Feature Toggles: Enable/disable specific features
• History: Recent enhancements and results

Floating Panel

Always accessible quick-access panel:

• Location: Bottom-right corner of web pages
• Quick Features: One-click access to primary functions
• Collapsible: Minimize when not needed
• Context-Aware: Shows relevant features for selected content

📖 Core Features

1. Content Enhancement

Purpose: Improve grammar, style, and readability of text

How to Use:

1. Select Text: Highlight content you want to enhance
2. Activate: Click "Enhance" in popup or floating panel
3. Review: Enhanced text appears in results panel
4. Apply: Choose to replace original or keep both versions

Best For:

• Draft writing or rough content
• Non-native language text
• Improving clarity and flow
• Quick grammar fixes

Example:

Original: "The book was really good and I liked it alot."
Enhanced: "The book was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed it."

2. Content Summarization

Purpose: Create concise summaries of long articles or chapters

How to Use:

1. Select Content: Highlight article, chapter, or long section
2. Summarize: Click "Summarize" feature
3. Choose Length: Select brief, moderate, or detailed summary
4. Save: Export summary for later reference

Best For:

• Long articles or research papers
• Chapter summaries for novels
• Meeting notes or documentation
• Quick content review

Example:

Original: [1000-word article about AI developments]
Summary: "Recent AI advances focus on efficiency and safety,
with major breakthroughs in language models and autonomous
systems. Three key trends emerge: reduced computational
requirements, improved reasoning capabilities, and enhanced
human-AI collaboration."

3. Content Analysis

Purpose: Provide insights about themes, structure, and quality

How to Use:

1. Select Content: Choose text for analysis
2. Analyze: Click "Analyze" feature
3. Review Insights: Read generated analysis
4. Export: Save analysis for reference

Best For:

• Understanding story themes
• Analyzing writing quality
• Academic text review
• Content structure insights

Analysis Types:

• Literary Analysis: Themes, characters, style
• Technical Analysis: Clarity, accuracy, structure
• Readability: Grade level, complexity metrics
• Sentiment: Emotional tone and mood

🌐 Website-Specific Usage

Fiction Websites

Archive of Our Own (AO3)

• Auto-Detection: Recognizes story content automatically
• Chapter Processing: Enhance entire chapters
• Series Tracking: Remember enhancement preferences
• Export Options: Save enhanced versions

FanFiction.Net

• Story Integration: Works with story reader
• Author Notes: Skip enhancement of metadata
• Review Integration: Enhance review text
• Mobile Support: Works on mobile interface

Wattpad

• Reading Mode: Integrate with Wattpad's reader
• Comment Enhancement: Improve comment quality
• Story Discovery: Analyze story descriptions

Technical Sites

Documentation Sites

• Code Preservation: Skip code blocks during enhancement
• API Docs: Improve example descriptions
• Tutorial Enhancement: Clarify instructions
• Multi-language: Handle technical terminology

Stack Overflow

• Question Improvement: Enhance question clarity
• Answer Optimization: Improve answer readability
• Code Comments: Generate better code explanations

News and Articles

Medium, Substack, Blogs

• Article Summarization: Quick article overviews
• Key Points: Extract main arguments
• Fact Checking: Highlight claims for verification
• Reading Time: Estimate reading duration

⚙️ Customization Options

Prompt Customization

Editing Prompts:

1. Open Settings: Go to Settings → Custom Prompts
2. Select Feature: Choose feature to customize
3. Edit Template: Modify the prompt template
4. Test Changes: Use test content to verify
5. Save: Apply custom prompt

Prompt Variables:

• {content}: The selected text
• {contentType}: Type of content (novel, news, etc.)
• {length}: Desired output length
• {style}: Preferred writing style

Example Custom Prompt:

Enhance this {contentType} content by improving clarity
and flow while maintaining the original tone. Focus on:
- Grammar and punctuation
- Sentence structure
- Word choice
- {style} writing style

Content: {content}

Content Type Settings

Automatic Detection:

• Novel Sites: Enhanced for creative writing
• Technical Sites: Preserves technical accuracy
• News Sites: Focuses on factual clarity
• General: Balanced enhancement approach

Manual Override:

• Force Type: Override automatic detection
• Custom Rules: Set rules for specific domains
• Save Preferences: Remember settings per site

AI Provider Preferences

Per-Feature Configuration:

• Enhancement: Choose best provider for style improvement
• Summarization: Select provider for concise summaries
• Analysis: Pick provider for detailed insights

Model Selection:

• Quality vs Speed: Balance between result quality and response time
• Cost Optimization: Choose cost-effective models
• Feature Matching: Match model capabilities to features

🚀 Productivity Tips

Efficient Workflows

Quick Enhancement:

1. Keyboard Shortcuts: Set up custom shortcuts
2. Floating Panel: Keep panel open for rapid access
3. Batch Processing: Select multiple paragraphs
4. Auto-Apply: Set preferences to auto-apply enhancements

Content Creation:

1. Draft Enhancement: Write rough drafts, then enhance
2. Progressive Refinement: Multiple enhancement passes
3. Style Consistency: Use same prompts for consistent style
4. Quality Control: Always review AI suggestions

Best Practices

Text Selection:

• Complete Thoughts: Select full sentences or paragraphs
• Context: Include enough context for accurate enhancement
• Clean Selection: Avoid selecting UI elements
• Optimal Length: 100-2000 words works best

Feature Usage:

• Right Tool: Use appropriate feature for the task
• Iterative: Make multiple small improvements
• Review: Always review AI output before accepting
• Backup: Keep original text when making major changes

Performance:

• Internet: Ensure stable connection
• API Limits: Monitor usage to avoid rate limits
• Cache: Use cached results when possible
• Efficiency: Process related content together

📊 Monitoring Usage

Usage Statistics

• Daily Usage: Track features used per day
• API Consumption: Monitor token usage
• Success Rate: View enhancement success metrics
• Response Times: Track AI response performance

Quality Tracking

• Enhancement Quality: Rate AI improvements
• Accuracy: Track factual accuracy for summaries
• Relevance: Measure analysis relevance
• User Satisfaction: Personal quality ratings

❗ Common Issues and Solutions

Selection Problems

Issue: No text selected Solution: Ensure text is highlighted before activation

Issue: Mixed content selected Solution: Select only the content text, avoid UI elements

Feature Issues

Issue: Poor enhancement quality Solution: Try different AI provider or adjust prompts

Issue: Slow response times Solution: Check internet connection and API status

Browser Issues

Issue: Extension not loading Solution: Refresh page or restart browser

Issue: Floating panel not visible Solution: Check if panel is minimized or check extension permissions

🔗 Advanced Usage

Power User Features

• Batch Processing: Process multiple selections
• Custom Shortcuts: Set keyboard shortcuts
• API Switching: Dynamically switch between providers
• Export Options: Multiple output formats

Integration Options

• Reading Apps: Works with web-based reading applications
• Note Taking: Integrate with note-taking workflows
• Content Management: Bulk content processing
• Quality Assurance: Systematic content review

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🔗 Next Steps

• Content Enhancement - Detailed enhancement guide
• Supported Websites - Full site compatibility list
• Troubleshooting - Solve common problems

Need Help? Visit our FAQ or Issues for assistance.