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beforeword · public beta

A written word does not become what it names.

Even when we have learned to read it.

Select a phrase. Tap the symbol beside it.

Original writing

Reply by Friday.

Prepared example · no AI request

A phrase or an article · 8 analyses per browser

API requests use tokens from beforeword’s budget, so each browser gets 8 analyses.

The extension lets you choose your own model. Chrome beta: test installation ↗

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What did you notice?

What helped? What remained unclear? A few lines are enough. There is no need to send your original text.

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How does it work with a long article?

Paste an article and choose a portion to examine. The selected passage is visible before sending. The analysis covers the chosen passage; the rest remains available to read.

How can I use it on other sites?

The extension opens beforeword beside selected text. The Chrome beta is available now; the Safari package needs Apple packaging and signing.

Browser extensions

Reading settings

Appearance

Auto follows your device’s light or dark appearance.

Text size

A word does not become what it names. “Names” is a word too.

Your settings are saved on this device.

How to use this site

Start wherever you feel comfortable. Read and explore at your own pace.

  1. Read the statement

    The author introduces the questions about names, documents and rules behind beforeword.

    Open the statement
  2. Try a short example

    Change or erase the word “I”. The explanation beside it tells you what the example is meant to show.

    Go to the example
  3. Explore an example response

    See how beforeword examines a phrase about a person’s name. Viewing the example uses no response allowance. Submit your own text in the question field.

    Open the example response

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