EchoLens

EchoLens is a Chrome extension + Python backend that analyzes Reddit threads for bias, echo chambers, and counterpoints using the Google Gemini API.

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What It Does

When you visit a Reddit thread and click the extension icon, EchoLens:

• Analyzes tone and bias across top comments
• Summarizes the dominant narrative
• Surfaces thoughtful counterpoints
• Explains the framing/language used and how it might shape your perspective

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Try the Demo (No Setup Needed)

Follow these quick steps to demo EchoLens using the deployed backend:

1. Clone or Download This Repo

git clone https://github.com/your-username/echo-lens.git
cd echo-lens

2. Load the Chrome Extension

• Open Google Chrome and go to chrome://extensions
• Enable Developer Mode (top right)
• Click “Load unpacked”
• Select the extension/ folder in this repo

3. Use the Extension

• Visit any Reddit thread
• Click the EchoLens extension icon
• Wait a few seconds while the backend fetches and analyzes comments

Built With: Gemini API, Python Reddit API Wrapper (PRAW), FastAPI, Chrome Extensions (Manifest V3)