🧠 Fact-Check Web Extension

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.

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✨ Features

✅ 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

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🚀 Installation

Follow these steps to set up Fact-Check locally:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/MD-IRFAN-RAJ/Fact-Check.git

2. Set Up the Backend

   cd backend
   npm install

   • Copy .env.example → create .env
   • Paste your API key inside .env

3. Start the Backend Server

   node index.js

4. Load the Extension

   • Open your browser and go to Extensions
   • Enable Developer Mode
   • Click Load Unpacked → Select the extension folder from the project

5. Start Fact-Checking!

   • Visit any website
   • Select a piece of text
   • A popup with fact-check results will appear

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📝 Usage

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!

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

• Open an issue to discuss bugs or feature requests
• Submit a pull request with improvements

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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💡 Enjoy Fact-Checking & Stay Informed!
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