Linguist
Linguist is a privacy-focused browser extension for translating web pages, text, and messages with flexibility and control.
About Linguist
Linguist is a browser extension that offers fast, high-quality translations for web pages, selected text, and private messages. It supports offline translation for privacy, allows integration with multiple translation services, and includes a personal dictionary for learning new words. Linguist is open source, free to use, and designed to replace traditional translation tools with a more flexible and user-friendly experience.
FAQ
Yes, Linguist is completely free and open source. The project is supported by the community, and you can optionally support it with a donation.
Yes, Linguist includes a built-in offline translator that allows you to translate text without sending data over the internet. This helps protect your privacy and allows you to translate content even without an internet connection.
Linguist is available for Chrome and Firefox. It also works in other Chromium-based browsers that support Chrome extensions and in Android browsers that support extensions, such as Firefox for Android.
Yes, Linguist supports custom translators, which allow you to integrate additional translation services. You can connect external APIs or local translation systems such as LibreTranslate or Ollama.
Linguist is designed with privacy in mind. The extension does not collect or sell user data. When using the offline translator, translations are processed entirely on your device.
Yes, simply select text on any web page and use the translate button to translate it instantly. You can also listen to the translation and save it to your personal dictionary.
Yes, you can enable real-time translation for cross-language meetings on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
If you have questions, you can contact support at support@linguister.io. If you found a bug and have a GitHub account, please create an issue.
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