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AutoTranslate (Thunderbird Add-on)

AutoTranslate automatically translates displayed emails in Thunderbird using Google Translate. Just like how it happens on gmail automatically!

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AutoTranslate UI

Install

  1. Download autotranslate.xpi. or whole repository
  2. Open Thunderbird.
  3. Go to Settings -> Add-ons and Themes.
  4. Click the gear icon and choose Install Add-on From File...
  5. Select autotranslate.xpi.
  6. Confirm installation.

How to use

  1. Open any email message.
  2. AutoTranslate translates it automatically (if enabled).
  3. Click the add-on button to open settings.
  4. Set your default target language and optional per-language rules.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Use Translate now to force translation of the currently open message.

Notes

  • Message text is sent to https://translate.googleapis.com/ to perform translation.
  • Settings are stored locally in Thunderbird (storage.local).