HARPA AI SOP

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Classification: browser-app/extension (Chrome) ​

Status: browser-app/extension (Chrome) HARPA AI is a Chrome extension. It has no CLI, no npm package, and no REST API accessible from a terminal. All functionality runs inside the browser extension runtime. A free tier is available. Paid plans unlock additional AI credits and automation features.

Install method: Install from the Chrome Web Store. No account is strictly required for basic use, but creating an account unlocks automation commands and saved workflows.

Cost/access: Free tier available. Paid plans for additional credits and features.

HARPA AI is a browser extension with no CLI entry point. There is no terminal command to run a smoke test. Verification is done manually inside the browser after installation.

Smoke Test (Manual, Browser) ​

Test 1: Extension Loads ​

Steps:

  1. Open Chrome and navigate to any webpage (e.g. https://harpa.ai/).
  2. Press Alt+A (Windows/Linux) or Control+A (Mac).

Expected success output: The HARPA AI sidebar panel slides open on the right side of the browser window. The panel shows the HARPA logo, an AI chat input field, and tabs for Chat, Automate, and History. No error banner appears.

Test 2: Page-Aware AI Response ​

Steps:

  1. With the HARPA sidebar open on any article page, type in the chat input:
    What is this page about?
  2. Press Enter.

Expected success output: HARPA returns a coherent summary of the page content within a few seconds. The response references actual content from the page (not a generic reply), confirming the extension can read the current tab and pass context to the AI model.

Test 3: Command Palette Opens ​

Steps:

  1. With the HARPA sidebar open, click the chat input and press /.

Expected success output: A dropdown command palette appears listing built-in commands such as /summarize, /translate, /rewrite, /extract, and any saved custom commands.

Why No CLI Smoke Test ​

HARPA AI has no npm package, no binary, and no REST API endpoint to hit from the terminal. All functionality lives inside the browser extension runtime. The three manual tests above are the canonical verification steps after a fresh install.

Checking the Extension Version ​

In Chrome, go to chrome://extensions/, find HARPA AI, and click Details. The installed version number is shown under the extension name. Compare against the latest version listed on the Chrome Web Store to confirm you are up to date.