CritiqueBrowser is a browser extension that provides real-time, autonomous fact-checking and information vetting as you browse the web. It automatically cross-references claims on social media platforms like Reddit, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads, and provides citation-style annotations. Users can also right-click any text on any website to get it vetted or ask questions about it. The extension includes a "Critique Flow" feature (opened with ⌘/Ctrl-Shift-K) that allows adding browser tabs to prompts for responses with citation-style annotations. It aims to help users quickly assess the reliability of online information.
Key Features
- Automatic critiquing of comments and posts on social media platforms.
- Right-click critique on any text on any website.
- Real-time article cross-referencing and analysis.
- ChatGPT-style chat with web pages.
- Critique Flow for prompting with browser tabs.
Who It's For
- Individuals looking to verify information and combat misinformation while browsing.
- Researchers and traders who need to quickly assess the credibility of online claims.
Requirements
- Available as a Chrome extension.
- iOS and Android apps are coming soon (waitlist available).
Key Benefits
- Real-time, autonomous fact-checking on social media and any website.
- Automatic citation-style annotations for claims.
- Right-click critique feature for vetting any text.
- Critique Flow allows prompting with browser tabs for contextual responses.