Hudu Assist is a browser extension that puts your team’s credentials, documentation, and knowledge at your fingertips.
Right from your browser, Assist helps you securely access and manage passwords, search your knowledge base, capture documentation, and streamline everyday tasks—without switching between tools.
Please Note: In order to use browser extension v3.0.0, your Hudu environment must be on version 2.41.0.
Features
Hudu Assist extends the power of Hudu into your daily workflow:
- My Vault – access My Vault and add new My Vault passwords.
- Passwords – add new passwords directly from Hudu Assist.
- Password Generator – use the password generator to generate strong, unique passwords.
- Asset Helper – surfaces relevant Hudu information directly inside the tools your team already uses.
- Screen Capture – makes it easy to create documentation with embedded screenshots - Check out our Screen Capture article for more details.
- Knowledge Base Access - Search for any Central KB or any company KB directly within the Hudu Assist browser extension.
Please note, Hudu Assist is not a password manager. Please see our guide on using the new Hudu Password Manager.
Getting Started
The first step to using the Hudu extension is the installation, you can install the extension from the following links:
Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Vivaldi, Brave, Microsoft Edge)
If installing on other browsers, you will need to turn on the option to install from other stores otherwise, you will not see an install button.
If utilizing the Firefox extension, you will need to first accept the permissions.
Quick tip! Pin the extension so that, you can access it faster!
How to Log In to Hudu Assist
The first time you open the extension, you’ll see a splash screen prompting you to enter your Hudu host.
Enter your Hudu instance domain (for example, your company’s Hudu URL), or simply paste any URL from your Hudu dashboard. Once entered, you’ll be prompted to log in. On the first login, you will be prompted to accept the permissions.
Asset Helper
Asset Helper brings Hudu directly into the tools your team is already using.
When working inside supported PSA or RMM platforms—such as HaloPSA, Syncro MSP, NinjaOne, ConnectWise Manage, and Autotask PSA. Asset Helper detects the asset you’re viewing and surfaces relevant information, including:
- Passwords
- Knowledge base articles
- Related assets and documentation
To see this information, you must be viewing an asset that also exists in your Hudu instance.
Opening Hudu Asset Helper
You can access Asset Helper in two ways:
- Click the lightbulb icon in the extension’s right-side panel
- Use the Hudu Assist shortcut in the bottom-right corner of your screen
If the shortcut isn’t visible, enable it by going to:
Hudu Assist → Settings → Toggle “Hudu Assist Shortcut” on
Settings
Use the Hudu Assist settings to enable or customize features within the extension.
By default, the browser extension will require a valid user session. To disable this requirement, navigate to Admin > External Apps and uncheck the requirement.
General
Dark mode
Enable dark mode to switch both the extension and Asset Helper to a darker interface.
Hudu Assist shortcut
Toggle this on to display the Hudu Assist icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
This shortcut allows you to quickly open Hudu Assist, access items in your Hudu environment, and view a preview of Asset Helper information when actively working within a supported PSA or RMM tool.
If you prefer not to display this icon, simply toggle this setting off.
Screen Capture
In the Settings screen, you can customize the Screen Capture image border and indicator theme to match your preferences.
Shortcuts
Open the popup using a shortcut. There is no need to move your cursor to the Hudu icon and click it.
Use the following shortcuts to open the popup instantly:
- For Mac users: Cmd + Shift + I
- For Windows users: Ctrl + Shift + I
In Chrome, you can also customize this shortcut by navigating to: chrome://extensions/shortcuts
FAQ
Answer:
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