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Connect Libretranslate API to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a real-time linguistic consultant.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through LibreTranslate.

  1. 01

    Check API status

    Checks if the LibreTranslate service is currently running and ready for requests.

  2. 02

    Detect language

    Identifies the specific language used in a provided text string.

  3. 03

    List supported languages

    Retrieves a full list of all languages available on the LibreTranslate instance.

  4. 04

    Translate text

    Converts text from one language to another using the LibreTranslate engine.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Content Auditing

Your agent can scan a batch of text to identify the primary languages used.

02

Localization Research

You can use the agent to find supported languages for new regional projects.

03

Documentation Translation

Your agent translates technical documents into target languages during your workflow.

04

Data Classification

Use language codes to help classify archival data or datasets.

Automate a task

Put LibreTranslate to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

LibreTranslate works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put LibreTranslate to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

880ms average. Fast in production.

LibreTranslate is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1154ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
665ms
Slowest day
1154ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of LibreTranslate, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with LibreTranslate. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

LibreTranslate Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — LibreTranslate capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "libretranslate-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up LibreTranslate in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work LibreTranslate owners hand off.

This MCP is for professionals who need to process multilingual text without leaving their AI environment.

  • 01

    Writers and Editors

    They use the agent to monitor translation trends and pull linguistic metadata.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use the agent to verify language support and audit localized strings.

  • 03

    Content Managers

    They use the agent to perform rapid audits of language detection.

FAQ

Questions LibreTranslate owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need my own LibreTranslate instance?

    You can use your own custom instance URL or provide an API key during setup.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can the agent tell me if the translation service is down?

    Yes, the check_api_status capability allows your agent to verify if the service is operational.

  • 04

    How many languages can it translate?

    The agent can access a catalog of dozens of languages supported by the LibreTranslate instance.

  • 05

    Is this MCP hosted by Vinkius?

    Yes, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately upon connection.

  • 06

    Is an API Key required for LibreTranslate API?

    No. LibreTranslate is open-source and many public instances allow free requests. However, some instances or the official site may require an API Key for higher limits.

  • 07

    Can I use a custom self-hosted instance?

    Yes. Provide the LIBRETRANSLATE_URL in the server configuration to point your agent to your own private instance.

  • 08

    Does it support language detection?

    Yes. Use the detect_language capability to identify the primary language of any text string along with a confidence metadata score.

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