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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Translator

Provides real-time translation for Minecraft, including chat messages, scoreboards, bossbars, titles, and tooltips, helping players enjoy maps and servers in different languages.

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Quick answer

Which Translator release should I use?

Updated 4 months ago
Latest stable file 3.0.0
Game version 1.18.2
Loader Fabric

Translator 3.0.0 targets 1.18.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Translator required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Translator 3.0.0 need?

3.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Mod Menu, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Mod Menu Needed by Translator 3.0.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.2.5
Fabric API Needed by Translator 3.0.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.18.2] Fabric API 0.77.0+1.18.2

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Translator without breaking your instance.

Built for Translator 3.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 3.0.0. It targets 1.18.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Mod Menu, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 3.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Translator add?

This mod serves as a translation tool within the game, designed to translate text found in various in-game elements without altering world data. It supports translating text in the chat window, scoreboard, bossbar, title, tooltip, sign, book content, entity names, and more.

Key Features

  • Non-Intrusive Translation: Ensures that all functionalities do not modify the game world data.
  • Multiple Translation Modes: Supports automatic translation, click-to-translate, hotkey translation, and more.
  • Screen OCR Recognition: Can recognize text on screen and translate it.
  • Hotkeys:
    • Press U to open translation options.
    • Press O to initiate screen recognition (OCR).

In-Game Commands

  • /transconfig config: Open the translator configuration screen to set up translation services, API keys, and other options. Can also be accessed via the Mod Menu.
  • /transconfig language <from> <to>: Set the source and target languages for translation.
  • /transconfig chatformat <format>: Set the chat translation display format.
  • /transconfig clearcache: Clear the translation cache.
  • /translate <text>: Command to translate provided text.
  • /translate-re <text>: Reverse translation command, translating from the target language back to the source language.

Supported Translation Services

The mod comes equipped with integration for the following translation services:

  • OpenAI (with custom prompt support)
  • Baidu Translate
  • Youdao Translate

Users must obtain their own API keys from the respective platforms, then configure the translators via the Mod Menu or the /transconfig config command.

Custom OpenAI Prompt

If you use the OpenAI translator, you can edit the .minecraft/config/translator/prompt.md file to customize the translation prompt, allowing you to adjust translation style, terminology preferences, and more. Run /transconfig reload after making changes to apply them.

Note: The above instructions apply to version 3.0.0 and above. For versions below 3.0.0, please refer to the legacy project repository for documentation.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Translator versions and loaders

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