AI2Web Chrome Extension Scores Any Website's AI Agent Readiness in One Click

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A developer has released a free Chrome extension called AI2Web AI Readiness Checker, available on the Chrome Web Store. The tool allows users to instantly assess any website's compatibility with AI agents by clicking a toolbar icon. It generates a score out of 100, assigns a readiness tier, and outlines what an AI agent can and cannot do on that site. The extension is built as part of the broader open AI2Web project. No data collection is involved, and the tool requires no setup beyond installation.

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