Lingkuma - An open-source alternative to LingQ for learning any language on the web.
Highlight, translate, analyse and listen to the words and sentences you meet every day.
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LingKuma uses Codex across feature development, code review, debugging, and documentation.
Install LingKuma on your browser or phone. The Wiki has setup and usage guides for every platform.
| Browser extensions | Mobile apps |
|---|---|
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 Open the platform guide for installation details. |
These integrations are maintained as independent projects. Many thanks to their authors for making LingKuma available in more reading workflows.
| App | Repository |
|---|---|
| Calibre | white-ink-cell/lingkuma-calibre |
| Zotero | white-ink-cell/lingkuma-zotero |
Read the LingKuma Wiki for installation, basic usage, platform support and self-hosted sync instructions.
Word highlighting & word explosion |
AI sentence analysis |
EPUB reading |
YouTube subtitle enhancement |
PDF reading |
Mobile support |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-word Highlighting | Unfamiliar words in blue, familiar words in yellow, clear at a glance |
| Sentence Explosion | Query multiple new words at once, with full-sentence AI translation |
| Word Notes | Record your own understanding with personalised learning notes |
| AI Recommended Notes | Sentence analysis that is precise and easy to understand |
| AI Example Analysis | Ask follow-up questions to understand word usage in depth |
| Example Records | Save important sentences and review them anytime |
| Custom External Buttons | One-click dictionary and encyclopedia searches |
| Area | Support |
|---|---|
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox extensions |
| Mobile | iOS and Android |
| Sync | WebDAV or free self-hosted Docker sync |
| Reading | Readest and other EPUB web readers |
| Mozilla PDF reader support |
- Subtitle control: Flexible control of subtitle display and hiding
- AI repair: Smart repair of English subtitles without punctuation
- Highlight support: Compatible with Trancy and other plugins
- Bionic Reading: Improve reading speed and comprehension
- SimpRead mode: Highlight support for a focused reading experience
- Liquid Glass popup: Elegant interface interaction
- Custom URL entry: Flexible TTS service configuration
- Edge TTS: High-quality voice synthesis
- Minimax TTS: Diverse voice options
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