Sankofa

Sankofa

Sankofa is a browser extension that leverages Generative AI to analyze and research your browsing history efficiently.

About Sankofa

Sankofa is an innovative browser extension that applies Generative AI to your browsing history. It remembers and indexes the content of websites you visit using Vectara. With Sankofa, you can efficiently research your browsing history by asking questions, searching for specific topics, or finding similar pages to the current one, enhancing your web research capabilities.

How to Use

Sign up for a free Vectara account and create a data corpus. Connect Sankofa with your Vectara account, then choose to index pages manually or automatically after a delay. Use Sankofa to ask questions, search, or find related pages based on the indexed website content, powered by Vectara's AI.

Features

  • Utilizes Vectara's Generative AI for advanced research
  • Finds similar pages to your current website
  • ChatGPT-style interactive question answering
  • Automatically indexes and stores webpage content
  • Enables topic-based search of your browsing history

Use Cases

  • Creating summaries of visited web pages
  • Retrieving specific information from browsing history
  • Discovering related content across websites
  • Researching past websites using AI tools

Best For

StudentsJournalistsResearchers needing browsing insightsKnowledge workersDigital researchers

Pros

  • Automatically indexes your browsing activity
  • Enhances research with AI-driven insights
  • Seamless integration with Vectara for search and indexing
  • Provides ChatGPT-style interactive responses

Cons

  • Requires setting up a Vectara account
  • Performance relies on Vectara's AI capabilities
  • Potential privacy concerns regarding browsing data

FAQs

What is Sankofa?
Sankofa is a browser extension that uses Generative AI to help you research and analyze your browsing history.
How does Sankofa function?
It remembers and indexes website content you visit, allowing you to ask questions, search, or find similar pages using Vectara's AI technology.
Do I need a Vectara account to use Sankofa?
Yes, creating a free Vectara account and a data corpus is essential to operate Sankofa effectively.
Can Sankofa automatically index my visited pages?
Yes, you can configure Sankofa to automatically index pages after a preset delay, streamlining your research process.
Is Sankofa suitable for academic research?
Absolutely, it helps researchers organize, search, and analyze their browsing history efficiently for academic purposes.
How secure is my browsing data with Sankofa?
Data security depends on your Vectara setup and privacy settings; always review privacy policies when using indexing tools.