> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://metamnjjkteexion.gitbook.io/us/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://metamnjjkteexion.gitbook.io/us/metamask-r-extension-r-browser-extension-for-chrome.md).

# Metamask® Extension® - Browser extension for chrome

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MetaMask is an extension for accessing Ethereum enabled distributed applications, or "Dapps" in your normal Chrome browser! The extension injects the Ethereum web3 API into every website's javascript