Instantly fill target box of Smartcat with machine translation text from Google

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
January 1, 2023
Size
199KiB
Developer
Category
Users
33
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ActiveTab
Notifications
Scripting
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Universal Machine Translation Extension

FEATURES
• Simple and Free Machine Translation (MT) for online CAT sites, currently supporting Smartcat.com
• The Translation Engine supported is Google Translate. You could select the source and target languages from the pool of 100+ languages. More engines will be added in the future.
• Boost productivity by One-click translation
• Easily disable/enable the extension.

*** NOTE ***
* Please RELOAD the CAT sites after the extension is installed. (Very important!!!)
* Please keep the Google Translate window open during your usage. This is a requirement from v1.0.4 due to a bug from Google Chrome browser.

HELP & SUGGESTIONS
You could request features by commenting on the app page, or send an email directly to [email protected]
Or Join the app's Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4576502349069441
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Instantly fill target box of Smartcat with machine translation text from Google",
"version":"1.0.4",
"name":"Universal Machine Translation",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage",
"activeTab",
"notifications",
"scripting"],
"host_permissions":["*://translate.google.com/*",
"*://*.smartcat.com/*"],
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":{"32":"48.png"},
"default_title":"Universal Machine Translation"},
"icons":{"16":"16.png",
"48":"48.png",
"128":"128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["*://*.smartcat.com/*",
"*://cloud.memsource.com/web/*",
"*://translate.google.com/*"],
"js":["contentScript.bundle.js"],
"css":["content.styles.css"]}],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["popup.html",
"content.style.css",
"128.png"],
"matches":["*://*.smartcat.com/*"]}],
"manifest_version":3}
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How to download and manually install Universal Machine Translation extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Universal Machine Translation extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Universal Machine Translation extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Universal Machine Translation extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Universal Machine Translation extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation extension file

Select and download the Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation 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 Universal Machine Translation extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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