Research Assistant

Extract and verify factual claims from any text with transparent, cited evidence

A lightweight Chrome extension for automated research and real-time article fact-checking. This tool brings powerful, source-grounded verification directly into your browser, helping you quickly assess the credibility of any claim or webpage. Built on Tavily’s /extract and /research APIs, the extension enables seamless claim verification, site analysis, and evidence-backed summaries, complete with inline citations and structured verdicts. How it works: Analyze any content instantly — Paste text, highlight content on a webpage, or use a keyboard shortcut to trigger fact-checking. Clean content extraction — Articles are processed into simplified, noise-free text for more accurate analysis. Smart claim detection — An LLM identifies meaningful, verifiable claims (filtering out opinions and fluff). Deep multi-source research — Tavily aggregates and cross-references trusted sources across the web. Structured verdicts — Each claim is returned with a clear label (Supported, False, Misleading, or Insufficient Evidence), a confidence score, a concise summary, and a detailed explanation with citations. Key features: -Multiple input methods — Paste text, highlight content, or use a shortcut -Live progress updates — Real-time status, elapsed time tracking, and streaming feedback -Adjustable research depth — Choose between speed and depth with multiple model options -Flexible citation formats — MLA, APA, Chicago, or numbered references -Verdict caching — Instant results for repeated claims -Built-in rate limiting — Protects your API usage automatically -Privacy-first design — Your API key is stored locally and never shared -Light & dark mode — Clean, modern UI with persistent theme settings -API credit monitoring — See how many credits your queries are consuming -One-click sharing — Copy summarized results with sources Designed for learning and transparency This extension serves as both a practical fact-checking tool and a reference implementation for developers exploring Tavily’s research pipeline, including async workflows, structured outputs, and citation systems. Whether you're verifying news, researching topics, or exploring how AI-powered research systems work, this extension provides a fast, transparent, and developer-friendly experience, all without leaving your browser. Version History: 1.2.0: Added cancel button for individual claim, added dynamic loading messages based on API streaming output. Added visible versioning and report logging. Minor bug fixes. 1.1.0: minor bug fixes, ui changes, and added credit monitoring functionality. 1.0.0: initial release.