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# UnCovered | Real-Time Fact-Checking Chrome Extension

> A Chrome extension that brings real-time fact-checking to anything you see online in just 2 clicks, powered by Perplexity's Sonar API for instant verification

**UnCovered** is a Chrome extension that verifies text, images, websites, and screenshots in real-time—right where you browse. Built on Perplexity's Sonar API, it provides instant truth with citations, verdicts, and deep analysis using just a right-click, without breaking your browsing flow.

## Features

* **3-Click Verification**: Select → Right-click → Verify (Text, Image, Link, or Screenshot)
* **Text Analysis Modes**: Quick Search, Fact-Check, and Deep Research capabilities
* **Image Fact-Checking**: Reverse image analysis and multimodal claim verification
* **Screenshot & Video Frame Capture**: Analyze visuals like infographics, memes, or chart snapshots
* **Citation-Backed Results**: All answers include sources and fact-verdicts (True/False/Unconfirmed)
* **Instant Rebuttal Generator**: Create concise, fact-based replies to misinformation
* **Zero-Friction UX**: Stay on the same page — no copy-paste, no new tabs required

## Prerequisites

* Chrome browser
* Node.js 16+ and npm
* MongoDB database
* Cloudinary account for image storage
* Perplexity API key (Sonar Pro and Deep Research access)
* Google OAuth credentials

## Installation

```bash  theme={null}
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/aayushsingh7/UnCovered.git
cd UnCovered

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the Chrome extension
npm run build
```

## Configuration

Set up your environment variables:

```ini  theme={null}
PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_sonar_api_key
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
CLOUDINARY_URL=your_cloudinary_credentials
GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=your_google_oauth_id
```

## Usage

1. **Text/Link Verification**:
   * Select text or right-click a link
   * Choose Quick Search / Fact-Check / Deep Research
   * Get trusted results with verdicts and citations

2. **Image Verification**:
   * Right-click any image
   * Choose from Quick Search or Fact-Check
   * Detect misinformation and visual manipulation

3. **Screenshot/Infographic Analysis**:
   * Click UnCovered icon in the toolbar
   * Use "Capture Screen" to analyze visual content

4. **Get Instant Rebuttal**:
   * Auto-generate fact-based responses to correct misinformation

## Code Explanation

* **Frontend**: Vanilla JavaScript Chrome extension with context menu integration
* **Backend**: Node.js Express server handling API requests and user authentication
* **AI Integration**: Perplexity Sonar Pro and Deep Research APIs for intelligent fact-checking
* **Image Processing**: Cloudinary integration for screenshot and image analysis
* **Database**: MongoDB for user data and verification history
* **Authentication**: Google OAuth for secure user management
* **Multimodal Analysis**: Support for text, images, screenshots, and video frames

## Technical Implementation

UnCovered leverages Perplexity Sonar API in three core modes:

```javascript  theme={null}
// Quick Search and Fact-Check with Sonar Pro
const quickResponse = await perplexityClient.chat.completions.create({
  model: "sonar-pro",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: factCheckPrompt }]
});

// Deep Research for comprehensive analysis
const deepResponse = await perplexityClient.chat.completions.create({
  model: "sonar-deep-research", 
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: deepAnalysisPrompt }]
});
```

## Demo Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJxW91eu0fs" title="UnCovered Demo" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowFullScreen />

## Links

* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/aayushsingh7/UnCovered)
* [Live Demo](https://uncovered.vercel.app)