Valerie - AI Detector & Blocker

Detects and blocks embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots and tools on websites. Prompts you to Allow or Block them.

🛡️ Valerie - Take Control of AI on Every Website Stop AI chatbots from appearing on websites without your permission. Valerie detects and blocks embedded AI tools, giving YOU the power to decide which AI interactions you want. ⚠️ Important: Valerie blocks AI chatbots and widgets on websites. It does NOT analyze text to detect if content was written by AI. If you're looking to identify AI-generated writing, this is not the right tool. Valerie is designed to detect and block interactive AI assistants that websites embed on their pages. Why You Need Valerie AI chatbots are appearing everywhere; on news sites, shopping pages, search results, and customer support portals. Most appear without asking your permission. Some collect your data. Others slow down your browsing. Many are just distracting. With Valerie, you decide: ✅ Which websites can use AI tools ✅ Which AI assistants you want to interact with ✅ When to block intrusive chatbots ✅ How to browse without AI interference One click. Your choice. Complete control. What Makes Valerie Different? 🎯 True Behavioral Detection Unlike simple blockers that only recognize known chatbots, Valerie uses advanced behavioral monitoring to detect ANY AI tool, even brand-new ones you've never heard of. Valerie monitors: - Network Activity - Detects API calls to AI services - Streaming Text Patterns - Identifies character-by-character text appearing in real-time (typical of AI responses) - WebSocket Connections - Catches live streaming connections used by AI chat systems - Large DOM Insertions - Detects when AI content is injected into web pages - User Interaction Patterns - Analyzes mouse movement, typing patterns, and scroll behavior - This means Valerie can detect AI tools that other blockers miss, including custom implementations, new AI services, and unknown chatbots. 🚫 Instant Blocking, Not Just Detection When Valerie finds AI on a website, you get a simple prompt: Click "Block" - The AI disappears immediately and stays blocked on future visits Click "Allow" - Keep the AI tool and remember this choice for next time Your choice is saved. Valerie remembers your preferences for every website, so you never have to decide twice. 🔒 100% Privacy-Focused - No data collection - Everything runs locally in your browser - No tracking - Your browsing history stays private - No external servers - Your preferences are stored only on your device - No accounts required - Install and use immediately What Can Valerie Block? Full AI Websites - Valerie can detect and block entire AI websites when you visit them, including popular conversational AI platforms, AI search engines, and AI assistants. Embedded AI Chatbots & Widgets Valerie detects and blocks AI assistants embedded on other websites, including: - Third-party AI chat widgets - Customer support AI bots - Sales assistant chatbots - Help desk AI systems - Custom AI implementations - Behavioral AI Detection Valerie's advanced monitoring catches AI content that doesn't match known patterns, including AI-generated search results, AI writing assistants embedded in web apps, and streaming AI responses on any platform. Who Should Use Valerie? 🎓 Students & Researchers - Block distracting AI chatbots while studying - Control when you want AI assistance vs. independent research - Maintain focus on source material without AI suggestions 💼 Professionals - Prevent AI tools from collecting sensitive business data - Control AI interactions during confidential work - Reduce distractions from unsolicited AI assistants 🛡️ Privacy-Conscious Users - Stop AI chatbots from tracking your conversations - Block data collection by third-party AI services - Browse without uninvited AI surveillance ⚡ Performance Seekers - Remove AI widgets that slow down page loading - Reduce bandwidth usage from AI streaming connections - Enjoy faster, cleaner browsing without AI overhead 🧘 Focus Enthusiasts - Eliminate popup chatbots that break concentration - Browse websites without AI interruptions - Decide when YOU want to interact with AI, not when websites force it Key Features ✅ Block Entire AI Websites - Full-page overlay for major AI platforms ✅ Block Embedded AI Widgets - Remove chatbots from any website ✅ Behavioral AI Detection - Catch unknown AI tools through monitoring ✅ Smart Chat Detection - Distinguish AI chatbots from human customer support ✅ Continuous Blocking - AI stays blocked even if websites try to reload it ✅ Aggressive Blocking Mode - Runs every second to prevent AI from reappearing ✅ Shadow DOM Support - Blocks modern chatbots using advanced web technologies ✅ Remember Your Choices - Saves preferences for every website ✅ Easy Management - Click the extension icon to view and edit allowed and blocked sites ✅ One-Click Control - Simple Allow/Block prompts when AI is detected ✅ No Configuration - Works instantly after installation ✅ Zero Data Collection - Complete privacy protection ✅ Free Forever - No premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs How It Works Step 1: Install Valerie - Add the extension in seconds. No account or registration required. Step 2: Browse Normally - Visit any website as you normally would. Valerie runs silently in the background. Step 3: See AI Detection - When Valerie detects AI tools, you'll see a clean, simple prompt showing what was found. Step 4: Make Your Choice - Click "Allow" to keep the AI on this website - Click "Block" to remove it now and block it permanently Step 5: Automatic Handling - On future visits, Valerie automatically applies your choice. AI you've blocked stays blocked. AI you've allowed appears normally. Step 6: Manage Anytime - Click the Valerie icon in your toolbar to: See what AI is detected on the current page - View your list of allowed websites - View your list of blocked websites - Remove sites from either list - Toggle behavioral detection on or off Technical Highlights Valerie uses cutting-edge detection technology: 🔍 Network Interception - Monitors fetch() and XMLHttpRequest calls to detect AI API communications 🔍 Mutation Observers - Watches for DOM changes typical of AI content injection 🔍 Timing Analysis - Analyzes text appearance patterns (streaming intervals indicate AI) 🔍 WebSocket Monitoring - Detects real-time connections used by AI chat systems 🔍 User Activity Tracking - Identifies AI appearing without mouse movement, typing, or scrolling 🔍 Container Detection - Finds and blocks entire popup/widget containers, not just content 🔍 Shadow DOM Traversal - Works with modern web components and shadow boundaries 🔍 CSS Importance Flags - Uses !important rules to prevent websites from overriding blocks Scoring System Valerie assigns confidence scores to detections. Only high-confidence AI triggers prompts, reducing false positives. Intelligent Chatbot Differentiation Not all chatbots are AI. Many websites use chat widgets for human customer support. Valerie is smart enough to distinguish between: - Human-Powered Chat - Marked as "suspected" until behavior confirms AI - AI-Powered Chat - Confirmed through behavioral detection and flagged for blocking This means you won't get false alarms for legitimate customer support, only actual AI chatbots. Privacy & Security Your privacy is our top priority: 🔒 No Server Communication - Valerie never sends data to external servers 🔒 Local Storage Only - Your preferences are stored in your browser, nowhere else 🔒 No Analytics - We don't track what you do or which sites you visit 🔒 No Third Parties - No external services, APIs, or integrations 🔒 Open Process - Simple, transparent blocking mechanism 🔒 No Accounts - No login, registration, or personal information required What Valerie stores locally: - Domain names you've allowed or blocked - Your behavioral detection setting (on/off) - Nothing else. No browsing history, no personal data, no tracking. Installation & Requirements Supported Browsers: ✅ Google Chrome (latest version recommended) ✅ Microsoft Edge (latest version recommended) Requirements: - Manifest V3 compatible browser - No special configuration needed - Installation takes just 2 minutes. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does Valerie detect if text was written by AI? A: No. Valerie blocks AI chatbots and tools on websites. It does NOT analyze text to determine if content was AI-generated. If you want to check if an essay or article was written by AI, you need a different tool. Q: Will Valerie block all chatbots? A: No. Valerie only blocks AI-powered chatbots. Human customer support chat widgets are only blocked if behavioral detection confirms AI is being used. Q: Does Valerie slow down my browser? A: No. Valerie is lightweight and efficient. It uses minimal resources and won't impact your browsing speed. In fact, by blocking AI widgets, it often makes pages load faster. Q: Can I temporarily disable Valerie? A: Yes. You can disable the extension in your browser settings or remove individual sites from your blocked list by clicking the Valerie icon. Q: What if Valerie blocks something I want? A: Easy fix. Click the Valerie icon, find the website in your blocked list, and remove it. The AI will appear normally on your next visit. Q: Is Valerie really free? A: Yes, completely free. No premium features, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Valerie will always be free. Q: How do I know Valerie is working? A: You'll see a prompt whenever AI is detected. If you're not seeing prompts, either the websites you're visiting don't have AI, or they're already in your allowed/blocked lists. Support & Feedback Found a bug? Let us know and we'll fix it in the next update. Have a suggestion? We're constantly improving Valerie based on user feedback. Need help? Check the installation instructions on our website. Get Started Now Take back control of your browsing experience. Install Valerie and decide for yourself when, where, and how you interact with AI tools online. Download Valerie today and browse the web on YOUR terms.