Brief is a Chrome extension developed by Safia Abdalla that aims to help users keep their emails concise and to the point. This free tool adds a word counter to the compose and reply views in Gmail, ensuring that users can easily keep track of the length of their messages.

With Brief, users can set a limit of 125 words for their emails. If an email exceeds this limit, the extension will disable the send button, preventing users from sending the email until they have made it shorter. However, if users need to send an email that is longer than 125 words, they can simply triple click the "Send" button to force send.

By providing a visual word count and enforcing a limit, Brief encourages users to be more mindful of their email length and helps them avoid sending lengthy and potentially overwhelming messages. This extension is a helpful tool for anyone who wants to improve their email communication and ensure that their messages are concise and effective.