The Headless Extension is a lightweight Chrome extension package that allows advanced users to run AI models directly on webpages without embedding anything in the page itself. This is ideal for internal use cases where you want automation, harvesting, or insight overlay without platform and closed environments. This guide walks through the steps to enable, install, and run .air model files via the headless mode.

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Enable the Headless Extension

  1. Go to Settings > Organization > Headless tab.
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  1. Toggle Enable Headless Extension to ON.
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Install the Headless Chrome Extension

The Headless Extension must be installed in Developer Mode.

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Step 1: Download Extension

  • Click the download link to get the .zip file.

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Step 2: Unzip and Prepare

  • Extract the contents of the .zip file to a local folder.

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Step 3: Load as Unpacked Extension

  1. Open Chrome and navigate to: chrome://extensions
  2. Enable Developer Mode (top right)
  3. Click Load Unpacked and select the extracted folder (must include manifest.json)

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Upload an AIR File

To run a model, you need to upload a valid .air file to the extension.
  1. Open the extension (puzzle icon → AI Squared)
  2. Click the settings gear ⚙️
  3. Use the Upload Model Card view to drag/drop or browse for your .air file

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Run the Model

Once uploaded:
  1. You’ll see your model listed as a Model Card (e.g. Building Damage Detector)
  2. Click Run to activate it on the current page
  3. The extension will display the results inline or in a results panel
Watch the complete demo video for headless extension setup

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✅ You’re Done!

Once set up, the extension will:
  • Load the .air model automatically (if Auto Run is enabled)
  • Harvest insights from the active tab based on the model logic
  • Show results directly in the browser
You can manage, re-upload, or delete model cards anytime from the extension settings.

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File Format

  • Supported: .air model files
  • Make sure manifest.json is at the root of the extension folder when loading