Chrome Extension

GPT Request Monitor

See how ChatGPT processes your queries – in real time, right in your browser.

Developed by Maximilian Kramer | Founder ai.visibility-tool.com

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Pipeline Visualization
Classifier Search Fetch Synthesis

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? The GPT Request Monitor makes the entire processing pipeline visible – in real time, right in your browser.

This Chrome Extension visualizes the internal pipeline that ChatGPT goes through with every conversation. From the initial classification of your query to the web search to the final answer: every step is displayed transparently. So you understand not only WHAT ChatGPT answers, but also HOW the answer is created.

What does the GPT Request Monitor show?

When you ask ChatGPT a question, your query goes through several processing stages. The GPT Request Monitor automatically detects and visualizes these stages:

1
Classification (Classifier)

ChatGPT first analyzes your question and decides how best to answer it. Does it need current information from the internet? Is existing knowledge sufficient? The Classifier makes this decision in fractions of a second.

2
Search Planning (Thinky)

When ChatGPT decides that a web search is needed, a specialized model plans the search strategy. It formulates optimal search queries to find the most relevant results. You can trace which search terms ChatGPT uses.

3
Web Search (Search)

ChatGPT searches the internet for current information. The monitor shows you which search results were found – including the domains and URLs of all sources.

4
Reading Pages (Fetch)

In some cases, ChatGPT specifically retrieves web pages to gather detailed information. This stage only appears when ChatGPT actively visits and analyzes web pages.

5
Creating Answer (Synthesis)

From all collected information, ChatGPT formulates the final answer. The monitor shows when this creative process begins.

6
Sending Answer (Streaming)

The finished answer is transmitted to you word by word. The monitor shows the streaming process in real time.

Source Overview

The GPT Request Monitor collects all web sources that ChatGPT used to answer your question. Each source is displayed with its domain and full URL. This allows you to:

  • Trace where ChatGPT's information comes from
  • Visit and verify the original sources yourself
  • Assess the quality and reliability of the sources used
  • Identify whether important sources may be missing

The sources are assigned to each pipeline stage, so you can see exactly which information was added at which step.

Features at a Glance

Real-time pipeline visualization of all ChatGPT processing stages
Automatic detection of Classifier, Search Planning, Web Search, Page Fetch, Synthesis and Streaming
Complete source overview with domains and URLs
Start/stop recording with one click
Reset data at any time
Light and dark mode
Available in 4 languages: Deutsch, English, Español, Français
Minimal, user-friendly design
No impact on ChatGPT performance
Privacy-friendly – no data is transmitted to third parties

Multilingual

The GPT Request Monitor is fully available in four languages:

DE
Deutsch
EN
English
ES
Español
FR
Français

Who is this extension for?

SEO Experts & Content Strategists

Understand which sources ChatGPT prefers and how your content appears in AI-powered answers.

Journalists & Researchers

Verify the sources that ChatGPT uses for its answers and assess their reliability.

Developers & Tech Enthusiasts

Dive deeper into how ChatGPT works and understand the technical pipeline.

Curious Users

If you simply want to know what happens when you chat with ChatGPT – this monitor makes it visible.

How it works

1 Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
2 Register with your email address (free)
3 Confirm your email via the link sent to you
4 Enter the activation code in the extension
5 Open ChatGPT and ask a question
6 Click on the extension icon to see the pipeline

The extension works entirely in the background. No configuration needed – just install, register and use.

Privacy and Security

Analyzes exclusively the communication between your browser and ChatGPT
No conversation content is stored or transmitted
Only communicates with the registration server for authentication
All data stays locally in your browser
Access only to chatgpt.com and chat.openai.com
No tracking, no analytics, no advertising

Technical Details

  • Manifest Version 3 (MV3) – the current Chrome Extension standard
  • Minimal permissions – access only to ChatGPT domains
  • Analyzes Server-Sent Events (SSE) streams from ChatGPT
  • No impact on load time or ChatGPT performance
  • Compatible with Chrome 88 and newer

Free to Use

The GPT Request Monitor is completely free. We only ask for a registration with your email address to enable usage. Optionally, you can opt in to receive information about updates and new features.

About the Developer

The GPT Request Monitor was developed by Maximilian Kramer, the founder of ai.visibility-tool.com. The tool was born from the conviction that AI processes should be transparent and traceable.

Support and Feedback

Questions, suggestions or problems? Contact us via ai.visibility-tool.com. We appreciate your feedback and are continuously working to improve the GPT Request Monitor.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0
  • Initial release
  • Pipeline visualization with 6 stages
  • Source overview with domain mapping
  • Multilingual support (DE, EN, ES, FR)
  • Light/dark mode
  • Email registration with double opt-in
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