TCWatchdog

Tracking since Apr 28, 2026.

Changelog

• May 5, 2026
  description

  TCWatchdog uses AI to help you understand what you're agreeing to in terms and conditions. Select text on any webpage — by dragging a region or clicking an element — and get a plain-English breakdown of concerning clauses, hidden fees, privacy risks, and more.
  
  Features:
  
  Two selection modes: drag to highlight a region, or click an element to capture its text
  Paste text directly if you prefer
  AI analysis powered by Google Gemini (free API key required)
  Concerns rated by severity (high, medium, low) with plain-English explanations
  Customizable concern categories: data selling, auto-renewal, arbitration, liability limits, terms changes, data retention, account termination, and IP rights
  Auto-detection of terms and conditions pages
  Your API key stays local — never sent anywhere except Google's Gemini API
  No browsing data collected or transmitted

  TCWatchdog uses AI to help you understand what you're agreeing to in terms and conditions. Select text on any webpage — by dragging a region or clicking an element — and get a plain-English breakdown of concerning clauses, hidden fees, privacy risks, and more.
  
  Features:
  
  Two selection modes: drag to highlight a region, or click an element to capture its text
  Paste text directly if you prefer
  AI analysis powered by Google Gemini (free API key required)
  Concerns rated by severity (high, medium, low) with plain-English explanations
  Customizable concern categories: data selling, auto-renewal, arbitration, liability limits, terms changes, data retention, account termination, and IP rights
  Auto-detection of terms and conditions pages
  Your API key stays local — never sent anywhere except Google's Gemini API
  No browsing data collected or transmitted
  
  How to set up your Gemini API key:
  
  Go to https://aistudio.google.com/apikey
  Sign in with your Google account
  Click "Create API key"
  Select any Google Cloud project (or let it create one for you)
  Copy the generated API key
  Open the TCWatchdog extension by clicking its icon in your Chrome toolbar
  Click the gear icon to open Settings
  Paste your API key into the "API Key" field and click Save
  The Gemini API has a free tier that's more than enough for typical use

Permissions & access

Permissions

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Host access

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