cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/1924228

Hey everyone, check the Linguist

  • you can translate texts offline (with sent no one single byte to a Google and stay private)
  • a lot of features and flexible configuration
  • dictionary + history for learn languages
  • it is are hackable - you can write code to use your own translation service
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      1 year ago

      Note that Firefox has this translator built in if all you need is whole-page translation.

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        8 months ago

        … If all you need is western European languages translation. If you need to translate any African or Asian language, you are SOL.

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          8 months ago

          If you need languages other than “western European languages”, you’re SOL with this offline translator; whether you use it within Firefox or the extension.

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    1 year ago

    I have to say, the quality of the English translation doesn’t seem great at first glance… but between offline, no tracking, and open source, this is wonderful. Keep up the good work!

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      1 year ago

      It seems it’s also possible to add your own translation service.
      But, in any case the default is to use google translator so be sure to check it’s settings. It’s accessible from the installed addons menu of firefox. Click on this addon and then the 3 dots button in the corner, then options.

      Same applies for Text To Speech.

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    1 year ago

    Omg did you do that? Wonderful app,

    Bless your soul and your life and family for all eternity 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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      1 year ago

      Thank you! Share it with your friends if you like it. The people who improve their productivity so much to share it with their friends are motivates me a lot!