INPUT
Type, then preview
In authorized, compatible fields, get a preview after a short pause or trigger one with a global shortcut.
Designed for the macOS workflow
Translate in place.
Translate in place.
Stay in your flow.
Preview translations for current input or selected text in compatible Mac apps you allow, then confirm before Typelating attempts to insert the result.
A signed and notarized public release is not yet available
A local webpage simulation. It does not edit another Mac app or call a real API.
Current state
Type in the simulated field
Choose “Preview translation” to start. No translation API is called.
简体中文 → English
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Core Experience
Features
Typelating brings in-place translation, user control, and an uninterrupted workflow together. Availability depends on the target app’s macOS Accessibility support.
SELECTION
Translate selected text
Preview and copy text exposed through macOS Accessibility. Editable selections can also be replaced after confirmation.
CONTROL
Confirm before replacing
Preview first, insert only after confirmation, never auto-send, and restore the original while the field remains unchanged.
How it works
Three steps to translate in place.
Type or select text
Type in a compatible Mac app you allow, or select the text you want to translate.
Translate and preview
Pause briefly or use a global shortcut to review the result in a floating window.
Confirm and replace
Confirm to attempt insertion in a compatible field, or copy a translation while reading.
Made for the flow
Less switching. More focus.
Designed for frequent multilingual work. Examples are not compatibility promises for specific third-party apps.
Conversation & collaboration
Shape your message in compatible AI chat or teamwork contexts, then review before replacing.
Multilingual email
Draft in a familiar language, review the translation, and remain in control of sending.
Reading & research
Select text exposed through macOS Accessibility to preview and copy a translation.
Writing & editing
Stay close to your document in supported editors and reduce trips to a separate translation site.
Customization
Translation on your terms.
Choose a provider, language direction, and allowed apps. Translation text is sent to the provider you choose and authorize.
Translation serviceModel and account availability must be checked in the app
OpenAI / DeepSeek / Kimi / custom compatible endpointAPI keyRead by the app when making a request to your provider
Stored per provider in macOS KeychainApp accessPause or revoke access with the app allowlist
No third-party apps allowed on a new installCloud consentA changed custom receiving endpoint asks again
Confirmed separately for each providerFAQ
Common questions
Typelating is a native macOS translation utility that works with typed or selected text in supported apps. When writing, preview a translation and confirm before replacing the current field—without switching to a translation website and manually copying and pasting. Availability depends on the target app.
Typelating is designed for multilingual workflows, not only Chinese-to-English. Available directions depend on your provider, model, and app configuration. The example on this site is illustrative; a verified language list will be published when available.
The current deployment target is macOS 13 or later, but a real-device compatibility matrix across OS versions is not complete. Typelating 0.6.0 is a local test build, not a public release. Cross-app features also require macOS Accessibility permission.
Typelating includes a menu bar entry, global shortcuts, and a floating panel. Type or select text in a supported app, then invoke translation with an available entry point or shortcut. Input translations are previewed before you confirm replacement. Exact behavior depends on settings and target-app compatibility.
Compatibility depends on the target app’s text controls, macOS Accessibility permissions, and Typelating’s app allowlist. Not every input field or client is guaranteed to work. Full compatibility with specific clients such as Claude or ChatGPT has not been established through unified cross-app testing.
Typelating supports bring-your-own API keys for OpenAI, DeepSeek, Kimi / Moonshot, or a custom OpenAI Chat Completions–compatible endpoint. Keys are stored per provider in macOS Keychain. Costs, quotas, and model availability depend on the provider and your account.
For cloud translation, text is sent to the provider you select and authorize; this is not fully offline translation. Typelating provides provider-level consent and an app allowlist. Consult the provider’s privacy policy for its data practices.
No. Typelating never sends messages for you or overwrites input without confirmation. Cancel to keep the original, or restore it after replacement while focus and text remain unchanged. Actual operation still depends on target-app compatibility.
An official download is not available. Typelating 0.6.0 is for local testing and has not completed production developer signing, notarization, or online release. It should not be distributed as a public release.
Coming soon
Let translation keep up with your thinking.
Typelating is currently in local testing for Mac. A formally signed and notarized public release is not yet available.
macOS 13 or later
0.6.0 LocalTest · Not a public release
0.6.0 LocalTest · Not a public release
