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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This FAQ summarizes common issues encountered by chatGPTbox users and provides suggested solutions based on discussions in the GitHub Issues section.

If you still haven't found what you're looking for, please submit an [Issue](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues).


### Cannot login to ChatGPT.com with this extension active using Brave web browser

#### [#794]( https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/794 )
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The spaces before and after the URL inside the hyperlink brackets seem unnecessary. Additionally, I'm not sure if it's a good idea to directly use a hyperlink in a heading to link to an issue number.

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Remove the space before the URL in the Markdown link so it reads [#794](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/794) and renders correctly.

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encounter 'something went wrong' with ChatGPTBox extension enabled

**Possible causes:**
- The extension modifies some network requests or page content, which may interfere with the ChatGPT.com login flow.

- Brave browser’s built-in privacy protections( shields, blocking scripts or cookies ) may conflict with the extension.
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Add a space before the opening parenthesis and remove the extra space before the closing parenthesis: protections (shields, blocking scripts or cookies).

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**Solution:**
1. disable the extension
2. Log in
3. Re-enable it

**not officially fixed yet**


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This line seems to have an extra blank space

### Google Gemini not working

#### [#786]( https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/786 ), [#757]( https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/757 )
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Remove the leading space inside each link's parentheses, e.g. [#786](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/786) and [#757](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/757).

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Sometimes working
**not officially fixed yet**

**Possible causes: **
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Standardize bold formatting by removing trailing spaces inside the markers, for example use **Possible causes:** instead of **Possible causes: **.

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- Google Gemini’s web interface/API may have changed or is unstable.

- The ChatGPTBox extension’s current integration with Gemini is incomplete or experimental.

- Authentication or session handling is inconsistent.

- Gemini may block access depending on region or account type.

**Possible solutions: **

- Try refreshing the page or restarting the browser.

- Try logging out of Google and logging in again.

- Check if there is an updated version of the extension — newer versions may fix compatibility issues.



### bilibili not working correctly
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Capitalize “Bilibili” in the heading for consistency and as a proper noun: ### Bilibili not working correctly.

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#### [#732]( https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/732 ), [#703]( https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/703 )
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Remove the space before each URL in the issue links so they render properly, e.g. [#732](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPTBox/issues/732).

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** Possible causes: **

- Bilibili uses dynamic page loading (SPA) and complex DOM structure, which may interfere with the extension’s side panel injection.

- The site may block iframe embedding or restrict third-party scripts.

- Bilibili’s CSS appears to override the Markdown styles used by the extension.

- Conflicts with bilibili’s own content scripts or other extensions.

- Extension may not detect the correct text input areas on the site.

**Possible solutions: **


- Try enabling floating window mode in ChatGPTBox settings.This works better on sites that block side panels.
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Insert a space after the period so it reads settings. This works better on sites that block side panels.

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- Test on different pages (e.g. video page vs. homepage vs. comments)

- Try disabling other extensions that interact with Bilibili.



## Credit

This project is based on one of my other repositories, [josStorer/chatGPT-search-engine-extension](https://github.com/josStorer/chatGPT-search-engine-extension)
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