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On-device translator for macOS Tahoe — UNIX filter + drop-in HTTP server compatible with DeepL, LibreTranslate, and Google v2. 100% on-device, no cloud, no LLM, no API keys.

14 starsSwift

Translate – offline translate CLI for Mac

by franze·Jul 12, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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DeepL-compatible API for Apple's on-device translator beats cloud dependencies.

Strengths
  • •Drop-in HTTP server mimics DeepL, LibreTranslate, and Google v2 APIs exactly.
  • •UNIX filter design enables seamless piping with existing shell tools.
  • •Zero telemetry or API keys by leveraging native macOS Translation framework.
Weaknesses
  • •macOS 26+ requirement excludes most current users until late 2025.
  • •Limited to Apple Silicon; no Intel Mac or cross-platform support.
Target Audience

Mac developers building offline-first apps or privacy-conscious users

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LibreTranslate · DeepL API · Argos Translate

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