Tools by Chayn is a free, secure platform by Chayn that helps survivors request the removal of non-consensual images from online platforms. Since 2013, Chayn has reached over 500,000 survivors worldwide with our trauma-informed, survivor-centred, and intersectional approaches in utilizing open-source tech for positive social impact. Our Survivor AI is our latest initiative — providing AI-assisted letter generation, platform-specific guidance, and step-by-step support for content takedown requests.
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Our Survivor AI offers several key features designed to support individuals requesting content removal:
- Free and Private: No data storage, completely anonymous usage
- AI-Powered Assistance: Intelligent letter generation tailored to specific platforms
- Platform-Specific Guidance: Detailed removal processes for major platforms
- Voice Input Support: Accessible input options for all questions
- Multi-Language Support: Input and responses in multiple languages
- Step-by-Step Process: Clear guidance through the entire takedown request process
- Trauma-Informed Design: Built with sensitivity to user experiences
Technologies Used:
- Next.js 13 - React framework with App Router and server components
- TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
- shadcn/ui - Re-usable component system
- Anthropic Claude - AI model for letter generation
- Framer Motion - Animation library
- Rollbar - Error tracking
- Google Analytics - Usage analytics
- ESLint and Prettier - Code quality tools
- Vitest - Unit testing framework
- Node.js 18.17 or later
- npm 9.6.7 or later
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/chaynHQ/tools.git
cd tools- Install dependencies:
npm install- Set up environment variables:
cp .env.example .env.local- Configure your environment variables:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY: Your Anthropic API key for ClaudeNEXT_PUBLIC_GA_ID: Google Analytics ID (optional)NEXT_PUBLIC_ROLLBAR_CLIENT_TOKEN: Rollbar client token (optional)NEXT_PUBLIC_ENV: Environment ('development' or 'production')
- Start the development server:
npm run devWhen developing locally, you can use a keyboard shortcut to automatically fill forms with test data:
- Windows/Linux:
Alt + P - Mac:
Command (⌘) + P
This feature:
- Only works in development mode
- Pre-fills all form fields with sample data
- Helps speed up testing and development
- Can be triggered at any point in the form flow
The test data includes:
- Platform selection
- Content information
- Reporting details
- Follow-up responses
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details and read our Code of Conduct.
If you discover any security-related issues, please email security@chayn.co instead of using the issue tracker.
Chayn is proudly open-source and built with volunteer contributions. We are grateful for the generosity of the open-source community.
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This project uses the MIT License. While the core tech stack included here is open-source, some external integrations used in this project require subscriptions.
All of Chayn's projects are open-source.