Installation & Setup
Translator is an open-source browser translation extension focused on selection translation, full-page translation, and smoother reading workflows.
Who it is for
- Users who want to quickly understand terms, sentences, and paragraphs while browsing.
- Readers, researchers, and developers who want translation built into their normal browser workflow.
- Contributors who want to improve the product, documentation, or overall experience.
Quick start
- Get the latest version from the repository or release page.
- Install the extension in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
- Open any webpage and test selection translation on a piece of text.
- Switch to full-page translation when reading longer content.
Recommended workflow
Selection translation
- Best for terms, short phrases, and quick context checks.
- Fast to trigger and does not break the page structure.
Full-page translation
- Best for long-form articles, blogs, docs, and community posts.
- More suitable when you want to keep reading without interruption.
Feedback and collaboration
- For translation quality, UX issues, or compatibility bugs, open a GitHub issue with page URL, browser version, and repro steps.
- For product direction and broader ideas, continue the conversation in GitHub Discussions.