How to Install Libre Translate on macOS
Libre Translate is an open-source translation service that is designed to protect users' privacy. It does not store or monitor any translation requests, making it a great option for those who value their security and privacy. In this tutorial, we'll explain how to install Libre Translate on macOS.
Prerequisites
- A macOS powered computer
- Stable internet connection
- A terminal or Command Line Interface
Installation steps
Open your Terminal window.
Install
Pythonprogramming language if you don't have it installed already. To check for Python, run the following command:python3 --versionIf Python is installed, the version number will be displayed.
Install Python's package manager,
pip, if you don't have it installed already. To check forpip, run the following command:pip3 --versionIf
pipis installed, the version number will be displayed.Install Libre Translate using
pip. Run the following command in the Terminal window:pip3 install libretranslatepyOnce installation is complete, you can start using Libre Translate in your applications.
To test the installation, run the following command:
libretranslate-cli --helpYou should see the help output explaining usage of
libretranslate-cli.
And that's it! You have installed Libre Translate on your macOS system. You can now use it in your applications to translate text in a secure and private way.