Why Yet another Translator

I have developed a Bob plugin that utilizes ChatGPT API to provide global word translation on macOS. However, since not all users have access to macOS to benefit from the plugin, I have created this project!

More than just a browser extension

What began as a Chrome extension has now evolved into a multi-platform desktop app that I am currently developing.

Attention! The desktop application does not support the pop-up icon after word selection. You must press the shortcut key to trigger the translation after selecting a word.

More than just translation

What began as a translation tool has now evolved to include surprisingly effective word polishing and summarization capabilities, ~~accidentally~~.

How to use

Features

It offers three modes: translation, polishing and summarization.
Our tool allows for mutual translation, polishing and summarization across 55 different languages.
Streaming mode is supported!
It allows users to customize their translation text.
One-click copying
Text-to-Speech (TTS)
Available on all platforms (Windows, macOS, and Linux) for both browsers and Desktop

Preparation

(required) Apply for an OpenAI API key here
(optional) If you cannot access OpenAI, you can use the OpenAI API Proxy.

Installation

Windows

Install via winget

winget install yetone.OpenAITranslator

Install via Scoop

scoop bucket add extras
scoop install openai-translator

Install Manually

Download the installation package ending in .msi from the Latest Release page.
Double click the downloaded file to install it.
If prompted as unsafe, you can click on More Info -> Run Anyway to proceed with the installation.
Ready to use!

MacOS

Install Manually

Go to the Latest Release page and download the corresponding chip's .dmg installation package. Note: Use aarch64 version for Apple Silicon machines and run xattr command below.
Double click the downloaded file to install it.
Ready to use!

Troubleshooting

"OpenAI Translator" can’t be opened because the developer cannot be verified.
- Click the Cancel button, then go to the Settings -> Privacy and Security page, click the Still Open button, and then click the Open button in the pop-up window. After that, there will be no more pop-up warnings when opening OpenAI Translator. 🎉
- If you cannot find the above options in Privacy & Security, or get error prompts such as broken files with Apple Silicon machines. Open Terminal.app and enter the following command (you may need to enter a password halfway through), then restart OpenAI Translator:
```
sudo xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OpenAI\ Translator.app
```
If you encounter a permission prompt every time you open it, or if you cannot perform a shortcut translation, please go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Supporting Features to remove OpenAI Translator, and then re-add OpenAI Translator.

Browser Extension

Visit your Browser Extension Store to install this plugin:
Click on the OpenAI Translator icon in the browser plugin list, and enter the obtained API KEY into the configuration interface that pops up from this plugin.
Refresh the page in the browser to enjoy the smooth translation experience 🎉!