A fast, lightweight, and AI-powered desktop translation application built with Rust and Tauri. GPTranslate provides instant translation between multiple languages with global hotkey support, system tray integration, and a beautiful, responsive user interface.

• Configure custom keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+Q) for instant clipboard translation
• Works system-wide, even when the app is minimized or hidden
• Automatically captures clipboard content and translates it

• Azure AI Translator - ⭐ Recommended - Microsoft's fast, dedicated translation service with 2M free characters/month
• OpenAI GPT Models - High-quality translations with context awareness
• Azure OpenAI - Enterprise-grade translation with custom deployments
• Ollama - Local AI models for privacy-focused translation

• Automatic language detection with intelligent switching
• Alternative target language selection when source equals target
• Context-aware prompting for better translation quality
• Alternative translation suggestions for selected text

• Clean, responsive design built with Svelte 5 and TailwindCSS
• Theme support - Auto, Light, and Dark themes with system detection
• System tray integration - Minimize to tray for background operation
• Real-time translation with configurable auto-translation settings

• Persistent translation history with smart deduplication
• Export and manage translation entries
• Clear or delete individual translations
• Favorite language management for quick access

• Model management - Configure multiple models per provider
• Custom prompts - Customize translation behavior
• Auto-start - Launch with system startup
• Fallback providers - Configure alternative translation sources
• Debounce settings - Control auto-translation timing

1. Visit the Releases page
2. Download GPTranslate_2.0.0_x64-setup.exe
3. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

winget install PhilBerndt.GPTranslate

1. Launch GPTranslate after installation
2. Configure Azure AI Translator (recommended for speed and cost):
   • Sign up for free Azure account at azure.microsoft.com/free
   • Create Azure AI Translator resource at portal.azure.microsoft.com
   • Add your API key and region in GPTranslate settings
3. Alternative providers (optional):
   • OpenAI: Add your API key
   • Azure OpenAI: Configure endpoint, API key, and deployment
   • Ollama: Set up local Ollama server URL
4. Select your target languages (primary and alternative)
5. Configure global hotkey (optional)
6. Start translating!

1. Type or paste text in the input field
2. Select source and target languages (or use auto-detection)
3. Translation appears instantly with auto-translation enabled

1. Copy text to clipboard from any application
2. Press your configured hotkey (e.g., Ctrl+Q)
3. GPTranslate activates and translates clipboard content automatically

1. Select translated text in the output area
2. Click "Get Alternatives" to see different translation options
3. Choose the best translation for your context

• Unified Configuration Directory: All settings and history now stored in ~/.config/gptranslate/gptranslate.json (XDG standard)
• Smart Language Pre-Detection: Advanced language detection with automatic target switching for better accuracy
• Enhanced Translation Services: Improved AI provider integration with better error handling and retry logic
• Alternative Translation Support: Generate multiple translation options for better accuracy
• Improved UI Consistency: Refined interface with better spacing, theme consistency, and user experience
• Tailwind CSS v4: Updated to latest Tailwind CSS for better performance and modern styling

• Updated Dependencies: Latest Tauri 2.x, Svelte 5, and modern web stack
• Better Performance: Optimized translation processing and UI responsiveness with whatlang detection
• Enhanced Model Management: Better configuration and management of AI models across providers
• Improved Error Handling: More robust error messages and fallback mechanisms
• Duplicate Request Prevention: Smart request deduplication to prevent unnecessary API calls

• Fixed language switching logic with pre-detection for more reliable target language selection
• Improved clipboard handling and global hotkey reliability
• Better theme detection and application across the interface
• Resolved issues with translation history deduplication and management
• Enhanced Azure OpenAI endpoint parsing and deployment detection

• Modern reactive framework with Svelte 5 runes
• TailwindCSS + DaisyUI for responsive, beautiful UI components
• TypeScript for type safety and better development experience

• High-performance Rust backend for system integration
• Tauri framework for secure, lightweight desktop application
• Cross-platform compatibility with native performance

• Language Support: 100+ languages with comprehensive language detection via whatlang
• System Integration: Global hotkeys, system tray, auto-start
• Configuration: XDG-compliant storage (~/.config/gptranslate/gptranslate.json)
• Performance: Fast translation with intelligent caching and request deduplication

• Local-first approach: All configuration and history stored locally in ~/.config/gptranslate/
• ⚠️ Security Notice: API keys are currently stored in plain text configuration. Secure credential storage is planned for future releases
• No telemetry: No usage data collected or transmitted
• Ollama support: Option for completely offline translation with local models

Azure AI Translator is our recommended translation provider for several key reasons:

• 💰 Generous Free Tier: 2 million characters per month at no cost
• ⚡ Superior Speed: Dedicated translation service optimized for performance
• 🎯 High Accuracy: Purpose-built for translation with extensive language support
• 🔧 Easy Setup: No credit card required for free tier
• 🌍 Global Coverage: Microsoft's enterprise-grade infrastructure

Getting Started with Azure AI Translator:

1. Create free Azure account: azure.microsoft.com/free
2. Create Translator resource: portal.azure.microsoft.com
3. Copy your API key and region to GPTranslate settings

We welcome contributions! Please see our Developer Documentation for comprehensive setup instructions, architecture details, and development guidelines.

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/philberndt/GPTranslate.git
cd GPTranslate

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run tauri dev

Development Commands:

• npm run tauri dev - Start development server
• npm run lint - Check code quality
• npm run format - Format code
• cargo fmt && cargo clippy - Rust formatting and linting

For detailed development workflows, testing, and architecture information, see DEVELOPERS.md.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Built with Tauri for the desktop framework
• UI powered by Svelte and TailwindCSS
• Icons from Heroicons
• Language data and utilities for comprehensive language support

• Website: gptranslate.berndt.no
• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Developer: Phil Berndt ([email protected])

Made with ❤️ by Phil Berndt | Powered by Rust & Svelte