Inspector helps verify the reliability of news sources while surfing the internet.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
May 7, 2020
Size
697KiB
Developer
Category
Users
44
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Https://us-central1-inspector-project.cloudfunctions.net/handler
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Inspector Extension

Stay informed while browsing the web! Inspector helps identify suspicious webpages and articles using machine learning and a professionally pre-compiled list of known sources that are labeled as the following:

Trusted
Fake
Satire
Biased
Conspiracy
Junk Science
Hate
Clickbait

After clicking on the Inspector lock, the extension will process the article webpage and check to see if the link is on our compiled list of sources. If it is, then a new window will appear revealing the which class the webpage falls under. If not found, then Inspector will use a machine learning model to present a score from 0-1 for how trusted the article text is, and will present supplementary articles that may relate to the news article in question for you to reference.

*Disclaimer*
Please note that this extension is meant to be used as a guideline! At the end of the day it is up to your judgement to decide whether a news sources is trustworthy or not.

Our pre-compiled list of known sources is mainly powered by OpenSources, a curated publicly available resource for assessing online information.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Inspector", "version": "1.0.0", "permissions": ["activeTab", "tabs", "https://us-central1-inspector-project.cloudfunctions.net/handler"], "description": "Inspector helps verify the reliability of news sources while surfing the internet.", "icons": { "19": "./icons/Inspector_icon19.png", "48": "./icons/Inspector_icon48.png", "128": "./icons/Inspector_icon48.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "background": { "scripts": ["./dist/background.bundle.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "./icons/Inspector_icon19.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Inspector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Inspector extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Inspector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Inspector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Inspector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Inspector extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Inspector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Inspector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Inspector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Inspector extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Inspector extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Inspector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Inspector extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Inspector extension file

Select and download the Inspector extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Inspector extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Inspector extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Inspector extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Inspector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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