LibreTranslate API Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Manage global localization and language detection for multilingual content.
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Why people use LibreTranslate API
LibreTranslate API for Multilingual Content Auditing
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You can ask your agent to scan a list of strings, detect their languages, and provide translations in one go. You get a clean, organized audit without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to open-source translation data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Bulk language identification
A content manager needs to find out which of 500 documents are in Spanish.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying regional support
A developer wants to know if the API supports Vietnamese.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick tagline translation
A writer wants a quick Portuguese version of a tagline.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete LibreTranslate API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with LibreTranslate API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through LibreTranslate API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
See if the LibreTranslate service is online. This lets you confirm the connection is active before starting a big job.
- 02 Capability
Detect language
Identify what language a piece of text is written in. Use this to sort through messy datasets or identify unknown content.
- 03 Capability
List supported languages
Get a full list of every language the instance supports. This is perfect for checking if a specific dialect is available.
- 04 Capability
Translate text
Convert text from one language to another. Use this to get instant translations for your project.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask LibreTranslate API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use LibreTranslate API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it LibreTranslate API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable LibreTranslate API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the LibreTranslate API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable LibreTranslate API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"libretranslate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using LibreTranslate API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using LibreTranslate API, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"libretranslate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using LibreTranslate API
Ask Copilot: "Using LibreTranslate API, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"libretranslate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using LibreTranslate API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using LibreTranslate API, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"libretranslate-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using LibreTranslate API
Ask Cline: "Using LibreTranslate API, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add libretranslate-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LKLkG0jnlBPP6OA9EEXveB6egYx09rPDRlOqEA3a/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using LibreTranslate API
Ask Claude: "Using LibreTranslate API, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work LibreTranslate can move forward.
For the content lead drowning in spreadsheets of localized strings or the dev trying to figure out which languages their app actually supports.
Localization Manager
Audits thousands of strings to ensure consistency across 20+ languages.
Content Editor
Quickly checks if a translated paragraph sounds natural or if the detection confidence is too low.
Software Developer
Verifies which regional languages are supported before building out new UI components.
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Before you connect
Questions about LibreTranslate.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the LibreTranslate API MCP?
You can use it to translate text, detect what language a string is written in, and browse the list of supported languages. It turns your AI into a language processing hub.
Does LibreTranslate API support my custom translation instance?
Yes, you can connect your own custom instance URL and API key. This lets you use your own private setup with your AI agent.
How does LibreTranslate API help with localization?
It automates the tedious parts of localization. Your agent can audit language detection, retrieve language codes, and perform batch translations.
Can I use LibreTranslate API to detect the language of a long document?
You can use it to detect the language of specific strings. For long documents, your agent can process the text in sections to identify the primary language.
Is this the best way to translate text with an AI agent?
It's the best way to access the LibreTranslate open-source engine. It's ideal for high-volume, programmatic translation and language auditing.
How do I set up LibreTranslate API for my agent?
You just need to subscribe via Vinkius and add your API key or instance URL. Once connected, you can start asking your agent to translate or detect languages.
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.
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.
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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Give your agent a direct line to LibreTranslate.
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