De-Slop

Automatically detects and removes AI-generated slop content from web pages

De-Slop A Chrome extension that automatically detects and removes AI-generated "slop" content from web pages. Features Core Detection Three-tier detection system with weighted pattern matching (180+ patterns) Real-time scanning of dynamically loaded content Badge counter showing blocked slop on current page Configurable sensitivity (1-5 slider) Custom pattern editor - add your own slop patterns with custom weights Tools Interactive Slop Checker - paste text and see what gets flagged Markdown rendering support Real-time highlighting Match explanations Slop Machine - gamified learning tool Slot machine interface for discovering better word choices Full searchable index of 90+ slop terms and alternatives Track your progress LinkedIn Fixer When on LinkedIn.com, additional features activate: Block auto-play videos Block ad tracking Darker mode - true black LinkedIn theme Advanced Features Emoji slop detection - flag emoji spam and engagement bait Stop-word filtering - detect "I'm excited to announce" style posts Em dash detector - AI loves em dashes Export/import custom pattern sets Installation From Chrome Web Store For devs: https://github.com/HxHippy/DeSlop De-Slop uses a three-tier aggression system: Tier 1: AI-Specific Indicators (3 points each) Signature AI phrases and patterns: "delve into", "navigate the landscape", "tapestry of", "realm of possibilities" Em dash overuse, excessive transitions "In today's fast-paced world...", "As we continue to evolve..." Stop words: "I'm excited to announce", "Thrilled to share" Listicle patterns: "Top 10 ways to...", "Ultimate guide to..." Active at all sensitivity levels Tier 2: Corporate Buzzwords (2 points each) LinkedIn's greatest hits: "synergy", "leverage", "circle back", "low-hanging fruit" "take this offline", "touch base", "thought leadership" "AI-powered", "blockchain-enabled", "digital transformation" Active at sensitivity 3+ Tier 3: Marketing Spam (1 point each) The widest net: "free", "guaranteed", "limited time offer", "buy now" "amazing", "incredible", "revolutionary", "mind-blowing" "basically", "essentially", "actually" Active at sensitivity 4+ Scoring Thresholds Sensitivity | Threshold | Description 1 | 15 points | Very conservative - obvious AI only 2 | 12 points | Conservative 3 | 9 points | Balanced (default) - AI + corporate 4 | 6 points | Aggressive - includes marketing 5 | 4 points | Nuclear - maximum detection Usage Basic Controls Click the extension icon Toggle on/off Adjust sensitivity slider View blocked slop count Interactive Checker Click [ IS MY POST SLOP? ] Paste your text See highlighted matches with explanations Toggle markdown rendering if needed Slop Machine Click [ SLOP MACHINE ] Spin for random slop/better alternatives Or browse the full searchable index Filter by category (AI, Corporate, Marketing, Stop Words) Pattern Customization Click [ CUSTOMIZE PATTERNS ] Add/delete patterns in any tier Create custom patterns with custom weights Export/import pattern sets Changes save automatically LinkedIn Fixer When on LinkedIn, additional toggles appear: Block auto-play videos Block ad tracking Enable darker mode (true black theme) How It Works Scans page content using platform-specific selectors Assigns weighted "slop score" based on pattern matches Removes elements exceeding threshold Updates badge counter Monitors for dynamic content (infinite scroll, AJAX) Platform Support LinkedIn: .feed-shared-update-v2 (individual posts) Twitter/X: [data-testid="tweet"] Medium: article, .postArticle All sites: Generic article/post/card selectors Files Structure Core Extension manifest.json - Extension configuration background.js - Service worker for badge updates content.js - Main detection logic (180+ patterns) content.css - Styles for hiding detected slop Popup Interface popup.html/css/js - Main extension popup Tools checker.html/css/js - Interactive slop checker slop-machine.html/css/js - Learning slot machine settings.html/css/js - Pattern customization UI LinkedIn Features linkedin-fixer.js - Video blocking & darker mode rules.json - Ad blocking rules Privacy De-Slop: Runs entirely locally - no data sent to servers Stores settings in Chrome sync storage No analytics or tracking No external API calls Open source - inspect the code Permissions storage - Save your settings activeTab - Access current page content declarativeNetRequest - Block LinkedIn ads (optional) <all_urls> - Scan any page for slop Known Limitations Pattern-based detection may have false positives Very short content (<100 chars) skipped to reduce false positives Platform selectors may need updates when sites change If your entire LinkedIn feed disappears - it's all slop! Lower sensitivity. Version History v2.4.4 - Detection Only Mode & Emoji Expansion NEW: Detection Only Mode - Highlight slop instead of removing it Hover tooltips show which patterns triggered detection Visual feedback with red borders and pulsing animation Massively expanded emoji detection - From 21 to 166 patterns 80+ emoji + buzzword combinations 35+ specific cringe emoji patterns Emoji formatting abuse detection (chains, walls, bullet points) Call-to-action and hashtag spam detection Simplified UI - Removed redundant tier toggles Sensitivity slider now directly controls tier activation Collapsible sections for better organization Enhanced checker tool - Works both in-browser and standalone Improved error handling and fallback support Full pattern sync with live detection engine Pattern coverage expanded - Now 600+ total detection patterns v2.4.3 - Production release Fixed pattern customization (Manifest V3 compliance) All features stable and tested v2.4.2 - Slop Machine Added gamified learning tool (slot machine) 90+ slop/better pairs with searchable index v2.4.1 - Markdown improvements Fixed markdown rendering placeholders v2.4.0 - Markdown support Added markdown toggle to checker v2.3.3 - UI improvements Fixed checker layout and spacing v2.3.1 - Stop words & em dashes Added marketing engagement openers Em dash instant detection v2.2.0 - Interactive checker Added slop checker tool Real-time text analysis v2.1.0 - Emoji detection Added emoji slop toggle v2.0.0 - LinkedIn Fixer Video blocking Ad blocking Darker mode v1.0.0 - Initial release Three-tier detection system Basic popup controls License GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. See LICENSE file for full license text. Credits Made by Kief Studio (https://kief.studio) Developed by HxHippy