Background
Back in June, I released a bookmarklet that let you extract search queries, AI reasoning, and sometimes sources from your ChatGPT conversations. You can still see that original note here:
👉 ChatGPT Search Query and Reasoning Extractor (June 2025)
That tool worked great… right up until OpenAI changed how ChatGPT handled conversation data. First, the old endpoints broke. Then with the GPT-5 rollout, searches started being handled differently, which meant the original bookmarklet could no longer show you everything it once did.
The New Version (Replacement)
This updated bookmarklet fully replaces the June version. It works with ChatGPT’s current backend and restores the features you relied on:
- ✅ Pulls search queries (including GPT-5 searches)
- ✅ Displays AI reasoning/thoughts when present
- ✅ Shows sources/URLs accessed (with title + snippet)
- ✅ Copy/Copy All buttons
How to Install
Drag this to your bookmark bar ==> ChatGPT Search Query and Reasoning Extractor
It’s that simple.
How to Use
- Open any ChatGPT conversation (
chat.openai.comorchatgpt.com). - Click the bookmarklet.
- A new tab opens with:
- Search queries
- AI reasoning/thoughts
- Sources accessed (titles, URLs, snippets)
- Copy/Copy All buttons
Why Upgrade
If you were using the June bookmarklet, it will no longer give you results. This new one is built to match how ChatGPT works today. It’s the same idea, just updated for GPT-5.
👉 Here’s the original June note for comparison — but from now on, use this updated version.
