Qingyi (轻译) is a lightweight, open-source macOS menu bar translation tool that stays out of your way until you need it.
Key Features
- Menu Bar Integration: Lives in your menu bar for instant access without leaving your current workflow
- Hotkey Activation: Quickly summon the translation window with a keyboard shortcut
- Clipboard Aware: Automatically reads clipboard text when opened; copy translation results back to clipboard with one click
- Multiple Translation Engines:
- Default hosted Volcano translation service
- Support for OpenAI, DeepSeek, Gemini and other compatible APIs (user-provided API keys)
- Privacy Focused:
- No account required, completely free
- API keys stored in macOS Keychain
- Translation history saved locally, never uploaded to cloud
System Requirements
- macOS 14+ (Sonoma)
- Supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- App size: approximately 2.2 MB
Open Source
Qingyi is open source and available on GitHub. The project emphasizes privacy, lightweight design, and seamless integration with macOS.
