What is FO Translator?
FO Translator is an AI translation browser extension that supports OpenAI-compatible APIs and utilizes an agent-based reflective translation workflow. Users simply select text on a webpage and click the 🌐 icon to obtain more natural, accurate translations.
By default, the extension disables the reflection feature to improve performance; users can manually enable it in settings and customize prompts for each stage. All data processing occurs locally or at the user-specified API endpoint, and the developers explicitly state that they do not collect, sell, or use user data for any other purposes.
Key features
🧠 Agent-Based Translation: Inspired by Andrew Ng’s ‘translation-agent’ reflective workflow, this approach generates more natural, contextually rich translations through a multi-stage process of translation–reflection–optimization.
✨ Highly Configurable API: Supports any OpenAI-compatible interface, including locally running Ollama models or endpoints from various cloud service providers, giving users full control over model selection and data flow.
Use cases and audience
Students, travelers, corporate users, and anyone looking to experience AI-powered translation
- AI Translation Proxy Polish: Enhancing Text Naturalness and Contextual Appropriateness Through Reflective Workflows
- OpenAI-Compatible API Integration: Supports local models (such as Ollama) or third-party server endpoints
- Instant Web Page Translation: Select text on any webpage, click the icon, and receive an optimized translation
Any selected text on a webpage
Natural, idiomatic target-language translations polished by AI
Frequently asked questions
Does FO Translator collect user data?
FO Translator does not collect any logs itself; it prioritizes privacy, is fully open-source, and explicitly states that it does not sell data to third parties.
Can the translation prompts be customized?
Yes, you can enable the reflection feature in the settings and customize the prompts at each stage to achieve personalized translation control.
How to use
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Install the FO Translator Chrome Extension
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Select the text you wish to translate on the webpage
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Click the FO Translator icon 🌐 in the upper-right corner of your browser
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View the resulting polished and improved translation
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-30
