imbue-ai/bouncer

What it solves

Bouncer is a browser extension designed to clean up Twitter/X feeds by filtering out unwanted content. Instead of relying on simple keyword blocking, it allows users to define filter topics in plain language (e.g., "crypto" or "engagement bait") to hide posts that match those descriptions.

How it works

The extension uses a MutationObserver to monitor the Twitter feed for new posts. It extracts text, images, and metadata from these posts and sends them to a selected AI model for classification. The model determines if a post matches the user's defined filter topics and provides reasoning for the decision. Matching posts are then hidden from the feed with a fade-out animation. To avoid redundant processing, results are cached locally.

Who it’s for

Users of Twitter/X who want more granular and intelligent control over their social media feed without having to manually block accounts or maintain extensive keyword lists.

Highlights

• Natural language filters: Define what to hide using your own words.
• Flexible AI backends: Supports local GPU execution via WebGPU, cloud APIs (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, OpenRouter), or a built-in Imbue backend.
• On-device inference: Local models run entirely in the browser for privacy.
• Image-aware filtering: Multimodal models can analyze images to filter posts.
• Reasoning transparency: Users can see the specific reason why a post was filtered.