Universal Subtitle Translator

Real-time subtitle translation for any website

🌟 About This Extension

A powerful Chrome extension that translates subtitles from any website into different languages in real-time. No longer limited to specific video platforms - supports user-defined subtitle translation for any website with customizable selectors.

🎬 Demo Videos

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✨ Key Features

• 🌐 Universal Support - Works on any website with subtitles
• 🤖 Multiple AI Models - OpenAI API and local Ollama support
• 🎯 Custom Selectors - Define your own DOM selectors for any site
• ⚡ Real-time Translation - Instant translation without page refresh
• 🌍 Multi-language - Supports translation to any language
• 🎨 Customizable UI - Adjustable subtitle style and position
• 🔧 Easy Configuration - One-click preset configurations
• 🧪 Built-in Testing - Test API configurations directly in options

📦 Installation

Method 1: Chrome Web Store (Recommended)

Coming soon - Extension will be available on Chrome Web Store

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the Extension

   • Download the latest release from Releases
   • Or clone and build from source

2. Install in Chrome

   • Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
   • Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
   • Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder

3. Configure the Extension

   • Right-click the extension icon → Options
   • Configure your preferred AI model (OpenAI or Ollama)
   • Add website configurations for subtitle translation

🎯 Supported Platforms

• ✅ Netflix - Real-time subtitle translation
• ✅ YouTube - Video subtitle support
• ✅ Amazon Prime Video - Streaming subtitles
• ✅ Disney+ - Multi-language support
• ✅ HBO Max - Premium content translation
• ✅ Hulu - Live and on-demand content
• ✅ Paramount+ - Sports and entertainment
• ✅ LinkedIn Learning - Educational content
• ✅ Udemy - Course subtitles
• ✅ Any Website - Custom selector configuration

🚀 Quick Start

Step 1: Choose Your AI Model

Option A: OpenAI API (Recommended)

• High-quality translation
• Multiple model options
• Supports third-party compatible APIs

Option B: Local Ollama

• Privacy-focused local processing
• No API costs
• Requires local setup

Step 2: Configure API

1. OpenAI Configuration:

   • Get API key from OpenAI Platform
   • Choose from preset configurations:
     • OpenAI Official: https://api.openai.com/v1
     • Third-party services: Various compatible APIs
   • Test configuration with built-in testing tool

2. Ollama Configuration:

   • Install Ollama locally
   • Set up HTTPS proxy (see local-https-proxy-ollama)
   • Configure local endpoint

Step 3: Add Website Configuration

1. Access Options Page

   • Right-click extension icon → Options
   • Or click extension icon → Settings

2. Add Website Configuration

   • Domain: https://www.netflix.com
   • Selector: .player-timedtext-text-container (for Netflix subtitles)
   • Save configuration

3. Test Translation

   • Visit configured website
   • Play video with subtitles
   • Translation should appear automatically

⚙️ Configuration Guide

🤖 OpenAI API Setup

Supported Services

• OpenAI Official: https://api.openai.com/v1
• Third-party Compatible APIs:
  • OAIPro: https://api.oaipro.com/v1
  • UseAIHub: https://api.useaihub.com/v1
  • Any OpenAI-compatible service

Configuration Steps

1. Get API Key

   • Visit OpenAI Platform
   • Create account and generate API key
   • Or use third-party service credentials

2. Configure Extension

   • Select OpenAI model
   • Choose preset configuration or enter custom URL
   • Enter your API key
   • Select model (gpt-3.5-turbo, gpt-4, etc.)
   • Click 🧪 Test API Configuration to verify

Troubleshooting

• 401 Error: Check API key validity
• 429 Error: Rate limit exceeded, check quota
• 404 Error: Verify model name and endpoint URL

🏠 Ollama Local Setup

Prerequisites

• Local Ollama installation
• HTTPS proxy for Chrome extension compatibility
• Sufficient system resources (4GB+ RAM recommended)

Quick Setup

# 1. Install Ollama
# Visit https://ollama.ai for installation instructions

# 2. Download recommended model
ollama pull qwen2:0.5b  # Lightweight, good for translation

# 3. Set up HTTPS proxy
git clone https://github.com/ChenYCL/local-https-proxy-ollama.git
cd local-https-proxy-ollama
./setup.sh  # macOS/Linux or setup.bat for Windows

# 4. Start proxy server
npm start

Extension Configuration

1. Select Ollama model
2. Set Base URL: https://localhost:11435/v1
3. Set Model Name: qwen2:0.5b
4. API Key: ollama (any value works)

For detailed setup instructions, see: local-https-proxy-ollama

🌐 Custom Website Configuration

Adding New Websites

1. Find Subtitle Selector

   • Open browser developer tools (F12)
   • Inspect subtitle elements
   • Copy CSS selector

2. Add Configuration

   • Domain: Full website URL (e.g., https://www.example.com)
   • Selector: CSS selector for subtitle elements
   • Save and test

Common Selectors

• Netflix: .player-timedtext-text-container
• YouTube: .ytp-caption-segment
• Amazon Prime: .atvwebplayersdk-captions-text
• Disney+: .dss-subtitle-renderer-cue

🔧 Advanced Features

• Custom Translation Prompts: Modify translation instructions
• Subtitle Styling: Customize appearance and position
• Multiple Domains: Support multiple websites simultaneously
• Real-time Testing: Built-in API configuration testing

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Code Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Just send a PR for fixes and documentation updates, and open an issue for new features beforehand. Make sure tests pass and coverage remains high. Thank you!