Restrict sensitive topics towards mental health
Detox Browser Extension
Temporarily stop getting search results about information that may be sensitive to the user. For example, one could add words such as “Stocks”, “News about Abuse”, “Murders / Deaths”, “Adult / Slang” etc.
Uses a basic but quick wordlist based sentiment analysis to flag badly worded or concerning results.
Can add in words and tweak the sensitivity of filter based on issues.
Shows tags the search result is about on hover, and the source of the result so can be unhidden if the user wants to.
Note: Search results are not analyzed on special pages such as that obtained when directly searching for pandemic related info and or other topics with misinformation surrounding them to prevent these from being blocked.
Abusive language filtered with leet and profanity checks.
Option between direct removal from google search if blacklisted keywords detected.
Blacklist supports phrases as well
Remote server for categorization and detailed analysis of flagged articles.
Categorization based on 20 years Times of India headlines dataset
Onload website blocking if blacklisted words detected on any non -google search based site.
Upcoming Features :
Adding a secondary check with context-aware sentiment analysis to reduce false positives without user intervention.
Changing / Retraining the categorization ML model to a more accurate variant.
Starter keywords to slide default levels for a casual user.
Taking into account dislikes and image metadata for more features surrounding media.
Extend native full-fledged support for social apps.
Inspiration : One of many news articles that highlights the growing issue. Further even in general issues and for those who suffer from PTSD.
This extension is continuously being improved, we appreciate your valuable feedback and are open to any feature requests you may have.
- An Initiative by RISHA Lab IIT Tirupati
Contact Email : [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Detox Browser extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Detox Browser extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Detox Browser extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Detox Browser extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Detox Browser extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser extension file
Select and download the Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser 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 Detox Browser extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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