Fact-Check is a lightweight and powerful web extension that lets you instantly verify statements you come across while browsing.
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imply highlight any text, and the extension will fetch a truthfulness score using Google Fact Check API – right inside your browser.
✅ Instant Results – Get fact-check results in real time
✅ Clean & Simple UI – Minimal and distraction-free design
✅ Cross-Browser Support – Works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge & more
✅ Privacy-Friendly – Only processes selected text, nothing else
Follow these steps to set up Fact-Check locally:
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/MD-IRFAN-RAJ/Fact-Check.git
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Set Up the Backend
cd backend npm install- Copy
.env.example→ create.env - Paste your API key inside
.env
- Copy
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Start the Backend Server
node index.js
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Load the Extension
- Open your browser and go to Extensions
- Enable Developer Mode
- Click Load Unpacked → Select the
extensionfolder from the project
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Start Fact-Checking!
- Visit any website
- Select a piece of text
- A popup with fact-check results will appear
Use this extension for basic fact-checking and learning purposes.
Keep in mind that not every fact is routinely verified by agencies, so some statements may return unchecked results.
🔍 Example:
Try selecting
"Steve Jobs is founder of Apple"
and see what result you get!
Contributions are welcome!
- Open an issue to discuss bugs or feature requests
- Submit a pull request with improvements
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
💡 Enjoy Fact-Checking & Stay Informed!
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