LinguaSwap Extension Chrome

Learn new words from foreign languages while browsing by replacing words with their translations

Latest Version

Version

1.3.0

Update

November 21, 2024

Size

45.55KiB

Developer

LinguaSwap Extension

Transform your everyday browsing into an effortless language learning experience with LinguaSwap! This extension seamlessly integrates vocabulary learning into your natural reading flow by replacing selected words with their translations in your target language.

🔤 KEY FEATURES:
• Build your personalized vocabulary list while browsing
• Simply highlight and right-click any word to add its translation
• See translations naturally integrated into your reading, maintaining the original page's look and feel
• Switch between your native and target language translations instantly
• Manage your word list and adjust settings with our user-friendly popup interface

Perfect for language learners who want to maintain regular practice while browsing their favorite websites. LinguaSwap makes vocabulary acquisition natural and contextual, helping you learn new words as you read content you already enjoy.

Get started in seconds:
1. Select your native and target languages.
2. Browse any website.
3. Highlight and right click words you want to learn to add to LinguaSwap.
4. Watch as LinguaSwap naturally integrates translations into your future reading.

CHANGELOG:
- 1.0.0 (Nov 5, 2024): Initial release. Users need their own DeepL API key.
- 1.0.1 (Nov 7, 2024): Added hosted backend, removed need for DeepL API key. Added search/sort/export word list. Fixed bugs.
- 1.1.0 (Nov 9, 2024): Added alternative translation provider (LLMs through OpenRouter). Added import from CSV feature. Fixed bugs.
- 1.2.0 (Nov 17, 2024): Added excluded sites feature.
- 1.3.0 (Nov 20, 2024): Added download pre-made word lists from server.

Source Manifest.json

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