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# SMOLAGENT Data Removal Assistant

A simple AI agent designed to help users opt out of data brokers and remove personal information from the internet.

## Overview

This tool helps you:
1. Identify where your personal information is being stored online
2. Generate a comprehensive opt-out plan
3. Automate removal requests where possible
4. Provide step-by-step instructions for manual removals
5. Track progress and monitor for information reappearance

## Getting Started

### Using the Hosted API

If you're using the hosted version on Hugging Face Spaces, you can interact with the agent through its API endpoints.

### Local Installation

To run this agent locally:

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt`
3. Run the app: `python app.py`

## API Endpoints

### Set User Information
```
POST /set_user_info
```
Provide your personal information needed for opt-out requests.

### Search for Online Presence
```
GET /search_presence
```
Search for your information across various data brokers.

### Generate Opt-Out Plan
```
GET /generate_plan
```
Create a comprehensive plan for opting out of all identified data brokers.

### Execute Automated Opt-Outs
```
POST /execute_opt_outs
```
Automatically submit opt-out requests to supported data brokers.

### Get Manual Instructions
```
GET /manual_instructions
```
Get step-by-step instructions for data brokers that require manual opt-out.

### Get Progress Report
```
GET /progress_report
```
View the current progress of your data removal process.

### Save/Load State
```
POST /save_state
POST /load_state
```
Save and load the current state of the agent.

## Limitations

- The current version supports a limited number of data brokers
- Automated removal is not available for all data brokers
- This tool cannot guarantee permanent removal of information
- Regular monitoring is recommended as information may reappear

## Security & Privacy

This tool requires your personal information to function but is designed with privacy in mind:
- All data is processed locally
- No data is shared with third parties
- You can delete your data at any time

## Future Enhancements

- Support for more data brokers
- Enhanced automation capabilities
- Improved monitoring features
- Integration with identity protection services

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.