A free, open-source translation extension with bilingual display, contrast highlighting, and rule mode features

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
November 4, 2024
Size
2.75MiB
Developer
duo.zeroflx.com
Category
Users
30
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
Italiano
русский
हिन्दी
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
ActiveTab
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DuoTranslator Extension

A free, open-source translation extension with bilingual display, contrast highlighting, and rule mode featuresOpen-source and Free Bilingual Translation Extension

💡 How to Start:
Simply click on the extension icon to activate bilingual translation. You can pin the plugin for quick access.

🚀 If you encounter any issues during use, please submit an issue on GitHub or contact me by email: github.com/linuxscreen/duo-translator

💻 Features:

🎯 Easy Translation:
No configuration required. Supports bilingual mode and standard mode.

⚙️ Style Adjustment:
Supports translation styles: border, background color, and font color. Bilingual comparison style allows background color adjustments for both original and translated text.

🌟 Bilingual Highlighting:
Makes reading long paragraphs easier. Machine translation can sometimes be difficult to understand in certain parts, so bilingual display provides more accurate comprehension. Long paragraphs are segmented into sentences, and hovering highlights the current sentence along with the original and translated text.

📐 Rule Mode:
Sometimes, certain areas of a webpage may not need translation. In this mode, simply use the left and right mouse buttons to quickly add or remove non-translation areas.

🏅 Future Development:
More features are under development. If you have a good idea, please contact me. If you're interested in this project, feel free to become a contributor.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"__MSG_extName__",
"description":"__MSG_extDescription__",
"version":"1.0.0",
"icons":{"16":"icon/16.png",
"32":"icon/32.png",
"48":"icon/48.png",
"96":"icon/96.png",
"128":"icon/128.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"permissions":["storage",
"tabs",
"activeTab"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://*/*",
"http://*/*"],
"css":["assets/style.css"]},{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"js":["content-scripts/content.js"]}],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.js"},
"action":{"default_title":"Default Popup Title",
"default_popup":"popup.html"}}
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How to download and manually install DuoTranslator extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DuoTranslator 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 DuoTranslator extension file

Select and download the DuoTranslator 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 DuoTranslator 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 DuoTranslator 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 DuoTranslator 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 DuoTranslator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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