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
Category
Users
2
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
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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.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install LinguaSwap extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install LinguaSwap extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install LinguaSwap extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install LinguaSwap extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download LinguaSwap extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a LinguaSwap extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the LinguaSwap Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the LinguaSwap extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the LinguaSwap extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for LinguaSwap extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the LinguaSwap extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download LinguaSwap extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install LinguaSwap extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the LinguaSwap extension file

Select and download the LinguaSwap extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the LinguaSwap extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your LinguaSwap extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the LinguaSwap extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install LinguaSwap extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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