Unpack

Unpack is a Chrome extension and integrated API that simplifies complex text into plain, easy-to-understand language. Select any confusing legal jargon, technical documentation, or dense academic writing, right-click, and get an instant simplified version.

🚀 Developer Preview

This extension uses a hosted API—you don't need your own API keys. Just install and start using it.

Note for hackathon judges: The API is fully functional and hosted. No setup required beyond installing the extension.

📦 Installation

Since the extension is pending Chrome Web Store review, install manually:

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions
3. Enable Developer mode (toggle in top right)
4. Click Load unpacked
5. Select the extension folder from this repo

🎯 Usage

1. Select any text on a webpage
2. Right-click and choose "Unpack this"
3. A tooltip appears with the simplified version

Or use the popup:

1. Click the Unpack extension icon
2. Paste or type text
3. Click "Simplify"

🏗️ Project Structure

unpack/
├── extension/       # Chrome extension (manifest v3)
│   ├── background.js
│   ├── content.js
│   ├── popup/
│   └── manifest.json
├── api/             # Express.js backend (hosted on Railway)
│   ├── index.js     # Main server
│   ├── llm.js       # LLM provider abstraction
│   └── prompt.js    # Simplification prompts
└── HOMEPAGE.html    # Landing page

🔒 Privacy

• Text you select is sent to our API for simplification
• We do not store or log your text
• See /privacy endpoint for full privacy policy

🛠️ Running Locally (For Development)

If you want to run your own instance:

1. API Setup:

   cd api
   npm install
   # Create .env with your keys:
   # ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-key
   # or GEMINI_API_KEY=your-key
   # LLM_PROVIDER=anthropic (or gemini)
   npm start

2. Update extension: Change API_URL in extension/background.js and extension/popup/popup.js to http://localhost:3000/simplify

📝 License

MIT