ReadBuddy - Translate & Learn

ReadBuddy is an open source browser extension designed to help you learn languages deeply from any website.

ReadBuddy is a Chrome extension designed for seamless web page reading and YouTube subtitle translation. It features a clean interface, customizable defaults, and a focused feature set to enhance your bilingual browsing experience. Web Page Translation • Translate full web pages into your target language. • View original and translated text side-by-side or switch to translation-only mode. • Set custom keyboard shortcuts and site-specific translation rules. Paragraph and Selection Translation • Hover over any paragraph or select text to instant view translations without leaving the page. YouTube Subtitle Translation • Display bilingual subtitles directly in the YouTube video player. • Customize subtitle appearance and styles. • Export or download original and translated subtitles. Flexible Translation Providers • Supports standard translation engines as well as custom cloud and local AI models. • Assign different translation providers for different features based on your preference. Personalization & Reading Experience • Supports context-aware AI translation and custom prompt templates. • Includes translation caching, custom CSS styling, and auto-switching light/dark themes. Designed for reading foreign technical documentation, articles, and watching educational videos.