diff --git a/cron/brave_search.py b/cron/brave_search.py
index c92875f..3196f76 100644
--- a/cron/brave_search.py
+++ b/cron/brave_search.py
@@ -59,8 +59,13 @@ async def _llm_filter(results: list[dict], criteria: str) -> list[dict]:
             data = resp.json()
 
         reply = data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"].strip()
-        # Parse the JSON array of indices
-        indices = json.loads(reply)
+        # Extract JSON array from response (LLM may include extra text)
+        import re
+        match = re.search(r"\[[\d,\s]*\]", reply)
+        if not match:
+            logger.warning("LLM filter returned no array: %s", reply)
+            return results
+        indices = json.loads(match.group())
         if not isinstance(indices, list):
             logger.warning("LLM filter returned non-list: %s", reply)
             return results