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Translate Shell offers command-line translation through Google, Bing, and Yandex services.
About Translate Shell
Translate Shell (formerly Google Translate CLI) is an open-source command-line translator. It runs in the terminal and uses Google Translate by default, with support for Bing Translator, Yandex.Translate, and Apertium.
You can translate words, phrases, and sentences directly from the command line. By default it shows translations with detailed explanations, and a brief mode shows only the most relevant translation. It can also run as an interactive shell for translating line-by-line input. Optional text-to-speech, spell checking, and right-to-left text display require additional tools. It can be installed by direct download, through a package manager, or run with Docker.
It suits people comfortable working in a terminal on POSIX-compliant systems such as GNU/Linux, macOS, or BSD, including Android via Termux and Windows via WSL, Cygwin, or MSYS2. Use requires GNU Awk, Bash or Zsh, and appropriate fonts.
Key features
- Translate text in terminal via Google, Bing, Yandex, Apertium
- Detailed translations by default, brief mode available
- Interactive shell mode for line-by-line translation
- Optional text-to-speech using external audio players
- Works on Linux, macOS, BSD, Termux and WSL
Best for: People who work in the terminal and need translation without a browser.
Good for
- Open-source command-line tool
- Supports multiple translation engines
- Offers detailed and brief output modes
- Works on many POSIX-compliant systems
Watch out for
- Requires terminal and command-line knowledge
- Needs gawk, Bash or Zsh installed
- Extra tools needed for full functionality
Translate Shell at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › Translation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Translate Shell FAQ
What is Translate Shell?
It is an open-source command-line translator that runs in the terminal. It was formerly called Google Translate CLI.
Which translation services does Translate Shell use?
It uses Google Translate by default, with support for Bing Translator, Yandex.Translate, and Apertium.
How do I install Translate Shell?
You can download the self-contained executable directly or install it through a package manager. It can also be run with Docker.
What systems does Translate Shell run on?
It works on POSIX-compliant systems including GNU/Linux, macOS, and BSD. It also runs on Android through Termux and on Windows through WSL, Cygwin, or MSYS2.
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