TransLite

What it does

TransLite is a lightweight macOS translation tool designed to eliminate the friction of switching between apps to use services like ChatGPT. By using a single keyboard shortcut (⌘⇧T), it instantly replaces selected text with a translation in any application, such as Slack, WhatsApp, browsers, or email clients. It is built for focus and privacy, allowing users to bring their own OpenAI API keys so that data remains secure and never touches the developer's servers. It streamlines the traditional multi-step copy-paste process into a single, seamless action.

Core features

• ✦Instant translation with a single keyboard shortcut (⌘⇧T)
• ✦Auto-paste functionality into any application
• ✦Customizable translation tones (Formal, Casual, Concise, Original)
• ✦Privacy-focused 'Bring your own API key' model
• ✦Automatic source language detection
• ✦Minimalist menu bar interface

Use cases

• →Translating Slack messages for international team communication
• →Refining emails into professional English before sending
• →Connecting with global contacts on LinkedIn in their native language
• →Quickly understanding foreign language text while browsing the web