eSmarty

Where eSmarty Started

eSmarty didn’t begin as a side project. It began as a pain point.

When I started learning AI agent development(specifically using CrewAI’s backend framework), I faced a huge challenge:
AI agents were backend-only… but I didn’t know web development yet.

Every time I needed a UI, I used AI tools to generate it. But when I tried to connect my frontend with my agent backend, I kept hitting errors — and I had no idea what caused them.

So my workflow became:

**Chrome → DevTools → ChatGPT tab → VSCode → Chrome → ChatGPT → VSCode** Again. And again. And again.

It was exhausting, slow, frustrating, and completely broke my focus.

The Real Problem I Faced

I realized the real issue wasn’t the errors. The problem was the time wasted switching tabs.

• • Every error required copying → pasting into ChatGPT
• • Every explanation required switching to a new tab
• • Every fix required jumping back into VSCode
• • Some errors weren’t real problems — just outdated versions
• • I was asking AI questions that didn’t even matter

I wasn’t debugging code. I was fighting the workflow itself.

Why I Decided to Build eSmarty

One day, while switching tabs for the hundredth time, I asked myself:
“Why can’t AI just stay inside the same tab I’m working on?”

That single question gave birth to eSmarty — a Gemini-powered Chrome extension that lives on every tab and helps instantly.

• • Debug errors directly on the page
• • Summarize any content without leaving the site
• • Ask questions right in the same tab
• • No switching between Chrome → ChatGPT → VSCode repeatedly

eSmarty is not a chat popup — it’s a productivity layer for the entire browser.

How eSmarty Works

I designed eSmarty to fit naturally into the browsing flow. Wherever you are, whatever you’re reading, you can highlight content and interact instantly.

• • Select any code / paragraph → tap Summarize
• • Get full explanation instantly from Gemini
• • Ask follow-up questions right inside the extension
• • Use it while coding, debugging, reading, or learning
• • Never leave the current page

It feels like a mini AI sitting inside your browser, focused only on the task in front of you.

Why I Chose Gemini

I tested multiple models — but Gemini’s free-tier limits were simply better.

• • Bigger free-tier usage window for rapid development
• • Stable performance even without paid credits
• • Fast responses for technical queries during debugging
• • Ideal for prototyping extensions without upfront cost
• • No need to buy API credits just to test an idea
• • If you hit a rate limit, switching models keeps the flow uninterrupted
• • Perfect for developers who want powerful AI without spending money at early stages

It made eSmarty fast, affordable, and accessible for anyone.

How I Built It

eSmarty was built from scratch as a personal productivity tool. I handled everything:

• • Researching how developers actually debug
• • Designing a UI that feels light, fast, and always available
• • Building the Chrome extension architecture
• • Integrating Gemini APIs flawlessly
• • Testing real use cases on complex debugging flows

The result was an extension that removed friction from every development task.

Impact

eSmarty didn’t just save me a few seconds — it transformed my entire development workflow.

• • Debugging became 2× faster
• • No more unnecessary tab switching
• • Clarity improved because everything stayed in context
• • Reading blogs, docs, or errors became effortless
• • My development flow finally felt smooth

eSmarty became a natural part of how I think and build.

What I Learned

eSmarty taught me something simple but powerful:
Productivity is not about speed — it’s about reducing friction.

• • Building real value often starts with personal pain
• • Sometimes the best ideas come from workflow frustration
• • Tools don’t need to be huge — they need to be useful
• • AI becomes powerful when it stays close to the user’s task

eSmarty isn’t just an extension. It’s a reminder of how much smoother development can feel.