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Read Buddy - Translate & Learn by AA_编码老王

Read Buddy is an open-source, local-first browser extension for AI bilingual reading and FSRS-powered language learning.

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Read Buddy is an open-source, local-first, privacy-focused browser extension for AI bilingual reading and language learning.

  1. Immersive Dual-Language Web Reading
  2. Seamless side-by-side bilingual translation and translation-only views.
  3. Context-aware AI translation: Powered by advanced LLMs with full paragraph context understanding, accurately handling technical terminology, domain slang, and idioms.
  4. Local-First Vocabulary & FSRS Spaced Repetition
  5. Built-in FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) state-of-the-art memory algorithm.
  6. Interactive flashcards: Quick active-recall reviews directly in the popup or full-screen review mode.
  7. Full keyboard navigation (Space to flip, 1-4 for difficulty ratings).
  8. Private & Secure WebDAV Dual-File Sync
  9. Zero dependency on centralized servers: Sync seamlessly with Jianguoyun, Nextcloud, InfiniCLOUD, Synology NAS, or any standard WebDAV service.
  10. Separation of vocabulary data and review schedule to completely prevent multi-device sync conflicts. 100% data ownership.
  11. Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) & Zero-Tracking Privacy
  12. Flexible AI model integration: Support for OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Claude, SiliconFlow, or offline local Ollama models.
  13. No commercial subscription locks, no telemetry, no tracking, and zero data collection.
  14. Inline AI Dictionary & Video Subtitles
  15. Hover or select text to instantly look up phonetic transcriptions, definitions, and context examples with one-click saving.
  16. Real-time bilingual subtitles for popular video platforms.

  • GitHub Repository: https://github.com/yemangran/readbuddy
  • Issues & Feedback: https://github.com/yemangran/readbuddy/issues
  • License: GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)
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Required permissions:

  • Access browser tabs
  • Access browser activity during navigation
  • Access your data for all websites

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  • Access your data for all websites

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  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.

Optional data collection, according to the developer:

  • Technical and interaction data
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Version
1.2.0
Size
5.97 MB
Last updated
11 days ago (Sep 21, 2026)
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