Google is gearing up to introduce its artificial intelligence-powered “Help me write” feature to the desktop version of Chrome. This move comes after the tech giant successfully integrated similar AI tools into various apps and services, making tasks like drafting messages, emails, and documents a breeze.

The “Help me write” feature, a familiar companion in Google’s messaging apps, Gmail, Docs, and Keep, is now set to become an integral part of the Chrome browsing experience on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. This latest addition is internally referred to as “Compose” or “CCO,” but users will recognize it under the familiar “Help me write” branding.

The functionality of “Help me write” in Chrome for desktop appears seamless. The AI option is expected to pop up in the autofill section while typing online, and users can also access it conveniently through the right-click menu. What sets this apart is Google’s innovative approach — the AI not only relies on user prompts but also scans the content of the page for additional context, ensuring more accurate and contextually relevant suggestions.

Users will have the ability to tailor the writing style to their preference, although the options might be somewhat limited compared to Google Docs or Messages. The AI can be instructed to “Shorten” or “Elaborate” the text, and users can choose between a more “Casual” or “Formal” tone.

As of now, eager users will have to navigate through chrome://flags to locate the feature, as it is hidden behind two flags. Additionally, a separate “build flag” is required, making it slightly unclear when exactly users can get their hands on this innovative AI feature. The ongoing development suggests that it may be unveiled no earlier than Chrome 122, scheduled for release in February 2024.

However, it’s worth noting that this browser-based version of “Help me write” won’t be immediately available for Chromebooks. Google had previously hinted at a system-wide version of the AI writing tool exclusive to Chromebook Plus models. The in-browser variant is expected to reach non-Plus Chromebooks once Google figures out a way to exclude Chromebook Plus devices.