Installation Guide
Install SafeAI Guard browser extension on your preferred browser and platform.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- 4GB RAM
- 2GB free disk space
- Internet connection
- Modern CPU (2015+)
Supported Browsers
- Chrome 90+
- Microsoft Edge 90+
- Brave 1.25+
- Firefox (Coming Soon)
Chrome Installation
Method 1: Chrome Web Store
1. Open Chrome browser 2. Visit Chrome Web Store: chrome.google.com/webstore 3. Search for "SafeAI Guard" 4. Click "Add to Chrome" 5. Review permissions: - Read and change data on AI websites - Display notifications - Store data locally 6. Click "Add Extension" 7. Pin the extension for easy access
Method 2: Manual Installation (Developer Mode)
# For advanced users or beta testing 1. Download the extension package: curl -O https://download.safeaiguard.com/extension-chrome.zip 2. Extract the package: unzip extension-chrome.zip -d safeai-guard 3. Open Chrome Extension Manager: chrome://extensions/ 4. Enable "Developer mode" (top right) 5. Click "Load unpacked" 6. Select the extracted folder 7. Verify installation and pin extension
Enterprise Deployment
// For IT administrators using Google Workspace { "ExtensionSettings": { "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz": { // Extension ID "installation_mode": "force_installed", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "toolbar_pin": "force_pinned" } }, "ExtensionInstallForcelist": [ "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz;https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx" ] }
Microsoft Edge Installation
Edge Add-ons Store
1. Open Microsoft Edge 2. Visit Edge Add-ons: microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons 3. Search for "SafeAI Guard" 4. Click "Get" 5. Review permissions and click "Add Extension" 6. Pin to toolbar for quick access
Group Policy Deployment
# For Windows domain environments 1. Download Administrative Templates 2. Configure ExtensionInstallForcelist policy 3. Add extension ID and update URL 4. Deploy via Group Policy Management 5. Verify installation on client machines
Brave Browser Installation
# Brave supports Chrome extensions natively 1. Open Brave browser 2. Visit Chrome Web Store 3. Search for "SafeAI Guard" 4. Click "Add to Brave" 5. Accept permissions 6. Extension will install automatically
Note: Brave's enhanced privacy features work seamlessly with SafeAI Guard's local processing.
Post-Installation Setup
1. Account Authentication
// Click the SafeAI Guard icon in toolbar const setupAccount = async () => { // Login with existing account await safeaiGuard.login({ email: 'parent@example.com', password: 'secure-password' }); // Or create new account await safeaiGuard.createAccount({ email: 'parent@example.com', password: 'secure-password', parentName: 'John Doe', acceptTerms: true }); }
2. Child Profile Configuration
// Add child profiles const childProfiles = [ { name: "Emma", age: 10, protectionLevel: "strict", educationalMode: true, allowedPlatforms: ["ChatGPT", "Claude", "Gemini"], schoolHours: { enabled: true, start: "08:00", end: "15:00", restrictions: "educational_only" } }, { name: "Alex", age: 14, protectionLevel: "balanced", educationalMode: true, allowedPlatforms: ["all"], customRules: { blockTopics: ["violence", "adult"], allowTopics: ["homework", "creative", "coding"] } } ];
3. Verify Installation
// Run diagnostics to ensure proper installation safeaiGuard.runDiagnostics() .then(results => { console.log('Extension Status:', results.extensionActive); console.log('AI Platforms Detected:', results.platformsFound); console.log('Protection Active:', results.protectionEnabled); console.log('Local Storage:', results.storageAvailable); console.log('Performance:', results.performanceMetrics); }); // Expected output: { extensionActive: true, platformsFound: ['ChatGPT', 'Claude', 'Gemini'], protectionEnabled: true, storageAvailable: '1.2GB', performanceMetrics: { filteringSpeed: '12ms', memoryUsage: '128MB' } }
Permissions Explained
Read and change data on AI websites
Required to monitor and filter AI conversations in real-time. Only active on AI platform domains.
Display notifications
Used to alert parents about potential safety concerns or when approval is needed.
Store data locally
Settings and filtering rules are stored locally. No conversation data is ever transmitted.
Common Installation Issues
Extension Not Visible
Check if extension is enabled in browser settings and pin it to toolbar
Permission Denied
Ensure you have admin rights or contact IT administrator for enterprise installs
Not Working on AI Sites
Refresh the AI platform page after installation or check site permissions
Performance Issues
Close unnecessary tabs and ensure system meets minimum requirements
Uninstallation
# Chrome/Edge/Brave 1. Right-click SafeAI Guard icon 2. Select "Remove from Chrome/Edge/Brave" 3. Confirm removal # Alternative method: 1. Go to browser://extensions 2. Find SafeAI Guard 3. Click "Remove" 4. Confirm removal # Data cleanup (optional): - All settings are removed automatically - No conversation data is stored to clean up - Parent account remains active on web dashboard