Apex Vision AI User Guide
Master every feature and unlock the full potential of your AI study companion
Extension Pop-Up
Your fast launcher and control center. Click the Apex Vision AI icon to open the pop-up and access every tool in seconds.
Open Side Panel Workspace
Click Open Side Panel Workspace to launch your main AI study workspace alongside any webpage
Quick Solve From Current Page
Instantly analyse the current page and retrieve the latest AI-generated answer without opening the full side panel
Study Actions
Run one-tap actions on any answer or page — Turn Into Flashcards, Quiz Me On This, Explain Why, Summarize This Page, or Create Study Notes
Toolbar
A floating AI assistant that stays on screen wherever you browse — activate it instantly, customise how it looks, and let it auto-fill answers on supported platforms.
Quick Activation
Press Ctrl+Q (Windows) or ⌘+Q (Mac) to activate the toolbar instantly. You can change this shortcut at any time from the Side Panel → Settings page
Auto-Fill on Multiple Choice
On supported platforms, the toolbar can automatically detect and fill in multiple-choice answers — no copying and pasting required
Stealth Mode
Enable Stealth Mode to keep the toolbar discreet. It minimises its on-screen presence so you can work without distraction
Customise Appearance
Adjust the toolbar’s size, text size, and opacity to suit your screen and preference — all from the Side Panel Settings page
Study Recommendations
Get personalized study tips and resources tailored to your specific questions and learning needs.
Get Your Answer
Use the pop-up to submit your homework question
View the Answer
Notice the book icon in the top right corner of the pop-up
Click the Book Icon
Your gateway to customized study recommendations
Discover Tailored Advice
AI compiles tips, resources, and suggestions to enhance your understanding
On-Screen Buttons
Convenient buttons appear directly on Canvas and Blackboard quizzes and tests for instant AI assistance.
Enable Feature
Ensure On-Screen Buttons are enabled in extension settings
Navigate to Canvas or Blackboard
Open any Canvas or Blackboard Quiz or Test
Get Answer
Click the Get Answer Button or press Ctrl+Q / ⌘+Q
Get Study Tip
Click Get Study Tip for instant learning guidance
Note: Works best with multiple-choice questions. Mastermind Subscription users get access to AI models trained for complex questions.
Settings & Customization
Customize Apex Vision AI to match your preferences and workflow. Control visibility, stealth options, and more.
👁️ Visibility Toggles
Toolbar
Show or hide the floating toolbar for quick access to AI answers
On-Screen Buttons
Toggle visibility of “Get Answer” buttons on Canvas quizzes
Highlight Popup
Enable/disable the “Get Answer” pop-up when highlighting text
Side-Panel Button
Show or hide the Side Panel toggle button on pages
🥷 Stealth Mode Options
Toolbar Stealth Mode
Make the toolbar blend in seamlessly while working
Stealth On-Screen Buttons
Hide on-screen buttons for a cleaner, undetectable look
Stealth Mode Pro ⭐ MASTERMIND
Advanced stealth features for maximum discretion during exams
Auto-Stealth (Proctoring Detection) ⭐ MASTERMIND
Automatically activates stealth when proctoring software is detected
🎨 Toolbar Customization
Toolbar Font Size
Adjust the font size of toolbar text (default: 10px)
Toolbar Height
Customize the toolbar height to fit your preference (default: 25px)
Toolbar Text Opacity
Control how visible the toolbar text appears
💬 Answer Modes
Freeform Mode
Get detailed, elaborate answers for in-depth understanding
Restrictive Mode
Straight-to-the-point responses for quick, clear answers
Auto-Fill
Let AI automatically fill in answers for Canvas and Blackboard assignments. Save time and boost accuracy.
Enable Autofill
Turn on Autofill from extension settings
Navigate to Canvas or Blackboard
Open any Canvas or Blackboard assignment
Activate Auto-Fill
Click Get Answer Button or press Ctrl+Q / ⌘+Q
Watch the Magic
AI accurately fills in the best answers
Review & Submit
Double-check answers and submit with confidence
Note: Works best with multiple-choice questions. Mastermind Subscription users get AI models trained for complex questions.
Side Panel
A powerful, always-accessible AI assistant that lives in your browser’s side panel. Perfect for longer, in-depth answers, image analysis, and advanced study tools.
Dark/Light Mode
Switch between themes for comfortable viewing in any environment
MasterMind AI Toggle
Premium Feature: Access faster, more powerful AI for complex queries
In-Depth Answers
Get longer, more detailed explanations using the seamless side panel interface
Image Analysis
Snap a photo of any problem and get instant solutions
📚 Study Tools
Access powerful study tools from the Side Panel to supercharge your learning.
Predict Exam Questions
AI analyzes your study material and predicts likely exam questions to help you prepare
Generate Study Guide
Create comprehensive study guides from your notes, textbooks, or any content
Generate Flashcards
Automatically create flashcards from your material for effective memorization
Essay Writer
Get AI assistance writing essays, research papers, and other written assignments
Study Tools
Supercharge your learning with our powerful AI-powered study tools. Access all tools directly from the Side Panel to create comprehensive study materials in seconds.
📚 AI Study Guide Generator
Transform any topic, notes, or textbook content into a comprehensive, organized study guide.
Open Side Panel
Click the Side Panel button or use the keyboard shortcut
Select Study Guide
Navigate to the Study Tools section and choose “Generate Study Guide”
Enter Your Topic
Type your subject, paste notes, or upload study materials
Get Your Guide
AI generates a structured study guide with key concepts, summaries, and important points
🃏 AI Flashcard Maker
Automatically create flashcards from any content for effective memorization and active recall practice.
Access Flashcard Tool
Open Side Panel and select “Generate Flashcards” from Study Tools
Provide Content
Enter your topic, paste notes, or let AI analyze your study material
Generate Cards
AI creates question-answer pairs optimized for memorization
Study & Review
Flip through cards, test yourself, and track your progress
📋 AI Practice Exam Generator
Predict likely exam questions and create practice tests to prepare for your upcoming exams.
Open Practice Exam Tool
Navigate to Side Panel and select “Predict Exam Questions”
Input Study Material
Provide your course content, lecture notes, or textbook chapters
Generate Questions
AI analyzes content and predicts likely exam questions
Practice & Learn
Take the practice exam and review detailed answer explanations
✍️ AI Essay Writer
Get AI assistance writing essays, research papers, and other written assignments with proper structure and citations.
Access Essay Writer
Open Side Panel and select “Essay Writer” from Study Tools
Define Your Topic
Enter your essay topic, thesis, or assignment requirements
Customize Settings
Choose essay length, style, and formatting preferences
Generate & Edit
AI creates a well-structured essay that you can review and refine
Study Guide
Comprehensive guides with key concepts and summaries
Flashcards
Auto-generated cards for active recall practice
Practice Exams
AI-predicted questions to prepare for tests
Essay Writer
Well-structured essays with proper formatting
Keyboard Shortcuts
Quick reference for all keyboard shortcuts. Memorize these to work faster!
| Action | Windows | Mac | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Answer | Ctrl+Q | ⌘+Q | Get AI-powered answer for current question |
| Toggle Visibility | Ctrl+Shift+Y | ⌘+Shift+Y | Hide or show the toolbar on screen |
| Stealth Mode | Ctrl+Shift+X | ⌘+Shift+X | Hide or show on-screen buttons |
| Side Panel | Ctrl+Shift+B | ⌘+Shift+B | Open the Side Panel for chat and tools |
| Image Capture | Ctrl+Shift+Z | ⌘+Shift+Z | Capture and analyze images on screen |
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