Fact check highlighted text using AI
Fact Checker Extension
• How It Works:
First and foremost, you'll need to have a Perplexity Pro account.
Then, head to Settings > API > Copy your API key
Once you have the key copied, you need to:
1. Open the extension popup and input the key there.
2. Highlight any text on a webpage that you want to fact-check.
3. Right-click and select \"Fact Check with AI\" from the context menu.
4. A small window will appear on the page with the fact-check results, including:
- Truth Percentage
- Fact Check Summary
- Contextual Information
- Source Citations
• The tool's good for:
- Students researching for assignments
- Journalists verifying information
- Casual internet users curious about the accuracy of online content
- Professionals fact-checking industry-specific claims
- Anyone who values truth and accuracy in information
• Privacy and Data Use:
The extension only sends the highlighted text and the current page URL to the Perplexity API for fact-checking. No personal data is collected or stored.
• Technical Requirements:
- Works with Google Chrome browser
- Requires an internet connection for API access
- Users need to provide their own Perplexity API key (requires a Perplexity Pro subscription)
• Support and Feedback:
This tool is a one-man band gig, so any suggestions would massively help!
• Disclaimer:
While the tool strives for the highest accuracy, the fact-checking results are based on the current information available to the AI model. I encourage you to critically evaluate the provided information and sources.
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Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Fact Checker extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Fact Checker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Fact Checker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Fact Checker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Fact Checker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker extension file
Select and download the Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker 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 Fact Checker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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