Add AI analysis to news articles you read. Get instant context, bias detection, and different viewpoints alongside news sites.

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February 27, 2025
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Veridex Extension

Veridex - Your Personal News Context Assistant

See the full story behind the headlines. Veridex is a free browser extension that uses AI to analyze news articles from trusted sources and reveal important context you might be missing.

KEY FEATURES:
- Reveals crucial missing context and background information
- Highlights potentially biased language and emotional content
- Shows multiple viewpoints and perspectives
- Provides transparent AI analysis you can trust

HOW IT WORKS:
1. While reading a supported news site, click the Veridex icon
2. Our AI analyzes the article content securely
3. See a clear breakdown with added context and important details

WHAT MAKES VERIDEX DIFFERENT:
- Works with carefully curated news sources to ensure quality
- Complete transparency - we show you exactly how our AI analyzes each article
- No hidden agenda - we help you understand the news, not influence your views

PRIVACY & SECURITY:
- We only process content from pre-approved news sites
- Your browsing activity on non-supported sites remains completely private
- Request analysis of additional news sources through the extension

Veridex helps you make informed decisions about the news you consume. It doesn't tell you what to think - it gives you the context to think for yourself.

Get the full picture. Add Veridex to your browser today.

Note: This extension requires an internet connection and currently supports a select list of news websites. Visit our website to see supported sources.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Veridex extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Veridex 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 Veridex extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Veridex extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Veridex 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 Veridex Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Veridex extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Veridex extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Veridex 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 Veridex 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 Veridex extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Veridex 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 Veridex extension file

Select and download the Veridex 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 Veridex 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 Veridex 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 Veridex 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 Veridex extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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