🚀 Setup Required
- 1 Use Chrome Canary, Dev, or Beta (v138+)
- 2 Enable flags:
chrome://flags/#prompt-api-for-gemini-nano - 3 CRITICAL: Download Gemini Nano model at
chrome://components
⚠️ If "Optimization Guide On Device Model" is missing, see troubleshooting below - 4 Join the Early Preview Program
🔧 Troubleshooting: Model Not Available
If Chrome AI APIs show as "Unsupported" or `ai` object is undefined:
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Problem: Missing Gemini Nano Model
The most common issue is that "Optimization Guide On Device Model" doesn't appear in
chrome://components.
Solutions to try:
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Try BypassPerfRequirement:
Go to
chrome://flags/#optimization-guide-on-device-modelSet to "Enabled BypassPerfRequirement" if available Restart Chrome and wait 15-30 minutes -
Try different Chrome channel:
Download Chrome Dev or Chrome Beta Some channels may have better model availability
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Wait for gradual rollout:
Google is rolling out the model gradually by region and hardware It may take days or weeks to become available
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Check system requirements:
• Desktop only (Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Linux) • 22GB+ free storage • GPU with 4GB+ VRAM • Unmetered internet connection
Alternative: Cloud-based AI
While waiting for Chrome's built-in AI, consider:
Checking API availability...