Thinkrs Context Tool

Used to detect information on news/media site

Thinkrs Context Tool - Critical News Analysis

Thinkrs Context Tool is a Chrome extension that complements the Thinkrs Community Platform, allowing users to quickly identify biases in online articles and posts. It provides annotation of bias, fact-checking, and integration with social media platforms like Twitter. The extension enhances critical thinking skills by helping users analyze media publications more effectively.
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Extension stats

Users: 35
-4
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-10-03)
Creation date: 2020-10-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://2deo49ufel.execute-api.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/*
  • http://fonts.googleapis.com/
  • https://fonts.googleapis.com/
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 847.87K

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Extension summary

** NOTE: This extension is in beta. While performance is continuously being upgraded, it may interfere with site loading / readability. If this occurs, please disable while not using **

The Thinkrs Context Tool helps users to think critically about the news they are presented by media publications. It is a toolkit that complements the Thinkrs Community Platform, allowing users to quickly identify broad biases in an online article or post.

** Coming Soon **

  • Twitter integration!
  • Annotation of bias / fact-checking in articles
  • Extension linked to Thinkrs Platform profile (earn badges with extension)
  • Extension linked to Thinkrs Media Diet analysis

** What's New: August 2021**

  • More user-friendly list of auto-load sites
  • Option to manually analyze without auto-load

** What's New: July 2021**

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User reviews

Love this tool - really useful to help create context on new subjects and further inform on things I know a little about. In an era of misinformation and bias, Thinkrs has been a great way to bridge gaps in my knowledge. Absolutely rate this extension and recommend it to anyone who's looking to take a more informed approach to their news reading!
by Suchi Kaushik, 2020-12-30

Cool little tool for context on articles you're reading! I know I need this contextual information but it's just too much hassle to do the research yourself every time you're reading something, which makes this time and hassle-saving tool is super valuable!
by Pim Ruhe, 2020-10-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Thinkrs Context Tool requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Thinkrs Context Tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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