ClickbaitBuster

A Chrome browser extension that transforms clickbait headlines and summaries on news.com.au into informative, straightforward content using Google's Gemini AI.

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Google Chrome browser
• Gemini API key from Google AI Studio

Installation Steps

1. Download or Clone: Get the extension files to your local machine

2. Enable Developer Mode:

   • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
   • Toggle "Developer mode" on (top-right corner)

3. Load the Extension:

   • Download the files in this repo and unzip.
   • Click "Load unpacked" button
   • Select the folder containing the downloaded extension files
   • The ClickbaitBuster extension should now appear in your extensions list

4. Configure API Key:

   • Click the ClickbaitBuster extension icon in your browser toolbar
   • Enter your Gemini API key in the popup
   • Click "Save Key"
   • Toggle "Enable ClickbaitBuster" to activate

5. Test the Extension:

   • Visit news.com.au
   • Watch as headlines are automatically rewritten as you scroll

Configuration

API Settings

The extension requires a Gemini API key to function. Configure this through the extension popup:

• API Key: Your personal Gemini API key (stored locally)
• Enable Toggle: Turn the extension on/off without losing your API key

Caching Behavior

• Storage: Uses Chrome's local storage for caching rewritten content
• Cache Keys: Based on base64-encoded article URLs
• Cleanup: Automatic cache clearing every 7 days via Chrome alarms API
• Performance: Prevents redundant API calls for previously processed articles