Google Forms Answer Bot

Google Forms Answer Bot is a Chrome extension designed to enhance the user experience when filling out Google Forms. By utilizing ChatGPT for text-based answers and Tesseract.js for OCR (image-based question recognition), this tool simplifies the process of answering both text and image-based questions directly within the Google Forms interface.

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Features

• Text-based Answering: Automatically provides answers to text-based questions using ChatGPT.
• OCR Support: Detects text from images in questions using Tesseract.js.
• Seamless Integration: Operates directly within Google Forms for a streamlined experience.

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Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• Python (3.8 or later).
• Chrome browser.

Steps to Set Up the Extension

1. Install Python Dependencies:
   Navigate to the tools/ directory and install the required Python dependencies:

   pip install -r tools/requirements.txt

2. Run the Python Script:
   Start the backend process by running the main.py script:

   python tools/main.py

   • Ensure the script continues running in the background.
   • During the first run, you may be prompted to enter google account credentials for accessing ChatGPT services. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Load the Unpacked Extension in Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
   • Enable Developer Mode (toggle on the switch in the top-right corner).
   • Click Load unpacked.
   • Select the directory containing your extension files (the folder where manifest.json is located).
   • The extension should now appear in your list of installed extensions.

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Usage

• Open any Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/.
• The extension will activate automatically, providing answers for text and image-based questions.

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Notes

• Ensure that the tools/main.py script is running in the background while using the extension.
• Verify that the Tesseract.js library is accessible, as defined in the web_accessible_resources section of manifest.json.
• Keep Chrome updated for the best performance.

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This extension combines the power of AI and OCR technology to make filling out Google Forms quicker and more efficient. Enjoy the convenience!