> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://classmate-2.gitbook.io/classmate/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://classmate-2.gitbook.io/classmate/classmate-ai-sidebar/how-to-access.md).

# How to Access

You can open the AI Sidebar in a few simple ways:<br>

1. **From the Extension Home Page:**
   * Click **“AI Sidebar”** on the main menu to open it instantly.<br>
2. **From a Results Screen:**
   * After searching a question, click the **“Ask Follow-Ups”** button in the top right corner of the results pop-up.
   * A tooltip will appear to guide you—clicking it opens the sidebar with the same context carried over.<br>
3. **From Text-Based Questions:**
   * If you submit a text-based question, a pop-up may appear saying **“Unsupported Question Type.”**
   * Click **“Continue in AI Sidebar”** and it will open with the question preloaded, ready for follow-ups.