Overview:
Linguist is an open-source browser extension for translating web pages, selected text, Netflix subtitles, and private messages. It functions as a full-featured translation system independent of the Google Translator Widget, supporting offline translation on the device and offering a modular approach to translation services. The extension is designed for users who need a private, customizable translation tool that also includes text-to-speech and a personal dictionary.
Core Features:
Modular translator system: Supports any translation service, including Google, Yandex, Bing, DeepL, and ChatGPT, with the ability to use custom translator modules.
Offline translation: Translates text locally on the device using the embedded Bergamot translator, without requiring an internet connection.
All-in-one translation: Performs full-page translation with configurable auto-translation, translates highlighted text, and works on any text input.
Dictionary and history: Saves important translations to a personal dictionary and maintains a history of recently translated words.
Text-to-speech (TTS): Speaks translated text aloud.
Use Cases:
Reading foreign-language websites: Translating entire web pages with flexible auto-translation settings.
Watching international content: Translating Netflix subtitles and other platform subtitles in real-time.
Learning a new language: Saving translations to a personal dictionary and reviewing translation history to reinforce vocabulary in 130 languages.
Communicating across languages: Translating highlighted text or private messages, with the option to hear the translation spoken.
Why It Matters:
Linguist provides a private, offline-capable alternative to cloud-based translation services without relying on the Google Translator Widget. Its modular translator system allows users to integrate any service, including their own, or use the embedded Bergamot translator for on-device processing. The extension does not collect personal data and is completely free and open-source, offering a customizable translation experience.
