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localce*

Privacy-first AI translation that runs entirely on your machine. 100% Local, 100% Private.

About the Project

Localce is the modern open-source alternative to cloud translation services. It uses LM Studio to run AI models locally on your computer — your data never leaves your device.

Key Features

  • Complete Privacy: All translations happen locally, no data sent to external servers
  • Multi-Language Support: Translate between 12+ languages including English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and more
  • Text & File Translation: Translate plain text or upload files (.txt, .md, .json, .csv, .srt, and more)
  • Translation Tones: Choose from Standard, Formal, Casual, or Technical tones
  • History & Favorites: Automatically save translation history and star favorites
  • Text-to-Speech: Listen to translations with built-in TTS support
  • Docker Support: Run with a single command using Docker Compose

Tech Stack

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSLM StudioAIPrivacyDockerFramer Motion

Installation

$git clone https://github.com/sudoeren/localce.git && cd localce && npm install && npm run dev

Usage

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser. Make sure LM Studio is running with a local server on port 1234. Select your source and target languages, choose a translation tone, enter your text, and press Ctrl+Enter to translate. You can also upload files for batch translation.

Screenshots

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Source Code
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