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How do I start using Pactify?

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Install Pactify from the Chrome Web Store—Chrome opens pactify.io/setup automatically. Sign in and connect Notion (creates Pactify Conversations). Auto-Sync is on by default after setup: open a supported AI site, start or continue a chat, wait a moment until the top-right Sync control shows Synced, then open Pactify Conversations in Notion to see the page. Skipped setup? Use Sync → Connect or Sync → Manage Connection later. Toolbar icon opens Sidepanel → Chats. Distill and Bulk need Starter.

Steps

  1. Install the extensionAdd Pactify from the Chrome Web Store. On install, Chrome opens pactify.io/setup automatically.
  2. Finish setup (sign in + Notion)On /setup: Sign In to Connect Notion, then Connect Notion Workspace and accept the developer template for Pactify <> Notion / Pactify Conversations.
  3. Chat—Auto-Sync is already onWhen setup shows Ready to Sync Your First Conversation?, open a supported AI site, start or continue a conversation, and wait. Auto-Sync is enabled by default—you do not need Sync & Enable Auto-Sync first.
  4. Confirm Synced, then check NotionWhen the top-right Sync control shows Synced, open Pactify Conversations in Notion to see the synced chat. Sidepanel → Chats also indexes it locally.
  5. If you skipped setupOn an AI chat, Sync may show Connect (opens /setup again), or Sync → Manage Connection for Notion OAuth. Education card: Connect Notion.

Install → automatic setup

Add Pactify from the Chrome Web Store. Right after install, Chrome opens pactify.io/setup and guides you through onboarding:

  1. Sign In to Connect Notion (Step 1 of 2)
  2. Connect Notion Workspace (Step 2 of 2)—choose Use a template provided by the developer so Pactify <> Notion / Pactify Conversations are created
  3. When setup shows Ready to Sync Your First Conversation?, pick an AI platform below—Auto-Sync is already on

The toolbar icon opens Sidepanel → Chats (no popup). Auth tokens sync to the extension while you stay on setup.

First sync (Auto-Sync is default)

After setup you do not need to click Sync & Enable Auto-Sync first—Auto-Sync is enabled by default (same as setup step 3).

  1. Open a supported AI site and start or continue a conversation.
  2. When the chat settles, wait a moment. Top-right Badge → Sync → Export: the Sync control should turn Synced.
  3. In Notion, open Pactify Conversations under Pactify <> Notion and confirm the new row (database guide).
  4. Optionally open Sidepanel → Chats to search the same chat locally.

Markdown/PDF Export works anytime and does not fill Chats. Use Sync & Enable Auto-Sync later only if Auto-Sync was turned off or a chat was never enabled—see Auto-Sync.

If you skipped setup

You can still connect later—same Notion result, different entry points:

EntryWhat happens
Sync shows ConnectOpens pactify.io/setup again (tooltip: Connect your sync destination to enable auto-sync)
Education cardNever Lose Another AI Conversation → Connect Notion (or Later / Got it)
Sync → Manage ConnectionNotion OAuth window when the Sync dialog is already available
Export destination grayAuthorize with Notion to enable

Details: Connect Notion · Conversations database.

Where controls live

EntryOpens
Chrome toolbar iconSidepanel → Chats
On-page badge (top-right)Sidepanel; Saving / Saved to this device
Top-right Badge → Sync → ExportSync dialog / Export AI Conversation (Export is rightmost)
Distill by composer (Starter)Summarize / Extract Actions / Continue in New Chat — not in the header
Cmd/Ctrl+;Insert Context

If something goes wrong early

SituationWhat you seeWhat to do
Extension reloaded mid-actionExtension was reloaded. Please refresh the page and try again.Refresh the AI tab, then retry Sync / Export / Distill
Cloud Sync without sign-inAuthentication required. Please sign in on Pactify.io… (Sync modal callout)Sign in on pactify.io/setup, then Sync again
OAuth popup blockedPlease allow popups for this site to authorizeAllow popups, then Connect Notion / Authorize again
Sync shows ConnectConnect your sync destination to enable auto-syncFinish setup—or keep using local Saved to this device until you connect

Sync button map: Sync to Notion. Quotas: Plans & quotas.

Next

platforms · Export · Sync · Auto-Sync · Local search

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to click Sync & Enable Auto-Sync after setup?

No. After a successful setup, Auto-Sync is on by default. Start a conversation, wait for Synced, then check Pactify Conversations. Use Sync & Enable Auto-Sync only if Auto-Sync was turned off or the chat was never enabled.

Do I need to finish setup right after installing?

Setup opens automatically and is the recommended path. You can close it and connect later via Sync → Connect or Manage Connection—same Notion OAuth outcome.

Does exporting a chat add it to Search?

No. Sync / Auto-Sync (or local-only Sync path) indexes Chats.

Do I need to connect Notion to get started?

For cloud Sync to Notion, yes—finish setup or Connect later. Local search can still index chats with Saved to this device without Notion.

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