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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: UnCovered | Real-Time Fact-Checking for Text, Images & Screenshots |
| 3 | +description: 2-click truth for anything you see online — text, images, screenshots, and links — without leaving the page. |
| 4 | +sidebar_position: 7 |
| 5 | +keywords: [fact-checking, image verification, chrome extension, misinformation, sonar, perplexity, uncovered] |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +**UnCovered** is a powerful Chrome extension that verifies **text, images, websites, and screenshots** in real-time—right where you browse. Built on Perplexity’s Sonar API, it provides instant truth with citations, verdicts, and deep analysis using just a right-click. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +## Features |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +- **3-Click Verification**: Select → Right-click → Verify (Text, Image, Link, or Screenshot) |
| 13 | +- **Text Analysis Modes**: Quick Search, Fact-Check, Deep Research |
| 14 | +- **Image Fact-Checking**: Reverse image analysis and multimodal claim verification |
| 15 | +- **Screenshot & Video Frame Capture**: Analyze visuals like infographics, memes, or chart snapshots instantly |
| 16 | +- **Citation-Backed Results**: All answers include sources and fact-verdicts (True/False/Unconfirmed) |
| 17 | +- **Instant Rebuttal Generator**: Create concise, fact-based replies to misinformation |
| 18 | +- **No Tab Switching**: Stay on the same page — no copy-paste, no new tabs |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +## How it uses Sonar |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +UnCovered leverages the Perplexity Sonar API in three core modes: |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +- `sonar-pro`: Powers **Quick Search** and **Fact-Check** for fast, citation-backed answers |
| 25 | +- `sonar-deep-research`: Used for **in-depth analysis** and **multi-source context** |
| 26 | +- Input sources include selected text, right-clicked images, URLs, or screenshots captured directly in the browser |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +Each user interaction is intelligently routed to the appropriate Sonar API mode to ensure high accuracy and minimal latency. |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +## Usage |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +1. **Text/Link Verification** |
| 33 | + - Select text or right-click a link |
| 34 | + - Choose Quick Search / Fact-Check / Deep Research |
| 35 | + - Get trusted results with verdicts and citations |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +2. **Image Verification** |
| 38 | + - Right-click any image |
| 39 | + - Choose from Quick Search or Fact-Check |
| 40 | + - Detect misinformation and visual manipulation |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +3. **Screenshot/Infographic Analysis** |
| 43 | + - Click UnCovered icon in the toolbar |
| 44 | + - Use "Capture Screen" to analyze visual content (e.g., memes, videos, infographics) |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +4. **Get Instant Rebuttal** |
| 47 | + - Auto-generate a short, human-like response you can post to correct misinformation |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +## Prompt Modes |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +| Mode | Description | Use Case | |
| 54 | +|------|-------------|----------| |
| 55 | +| `sonar-pro` | Default fast mode | Quick Search & Fact Verdicts | |
| 56 | +| `sonar-deep-research` | Deep multi-source understanding | Thorough claim analysis | |
| 57 | +| Screenshot Upload | Multimodal image understanding | Infographics, memes, video frames | |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Tech Stack |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- **Frontend**: Vanilla JavaScript + HTML (Chrome Extension APIs) |
| 62 | +- **Backend**: Node.js + Express |
| 63 | +- **Database**: MongoDB |
| 64 | +- **Auth**: Google OAuth |
| 65 | +- **Cloud Storage**: Cloudinary (for image uploads) |
| 66 | +- **AI Engine**: Perplexity Sonar Pro + Deep Research APIs |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +## Links |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/aayushsingh7/UnCovered) |
| 71 | +- [Live Demo Video](https://youtu.be/WJxW91eu0fs) |
| 72 | + |
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