Vocabi: A browser extension for translating and memorizing vocabulary while reading
By
Dmitriy Smagin
Best dunked in coffee. Better still, swap for a fresh one.
Summary
Vocabi is a browser extension that lets language learners translate, save, and memorize words while reading on any website. It combines instant translation on hover with spaced repetition flashcards, works offline, supports 10 languages, requires no account, and is privacy-first. The tool aims to solve the problem of looking up words and forgetting them by integrating vocabulary retention directly into the reading flow.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledthe best moment to save a word is exactly when you encounter it
the best way to remember it is spaced repetition — automatically, from that same saved word
Hover over any word while reading → translation appears. Click Save → goes to your dictionary. Open Flashcards → spaced repetition does the rest.
Works on any website → 10 languages supported → No account. Works offline. Private by default.
Built for language learners who actually read.
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