fanyi ☆
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Description:
Chinese and English translate tool in your command-line
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 10.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: translation cli productivity i18n utility
Install: brew install fanyi
About:
Fanyi is a command-line translation tool that fetches results from multiple sources including Youdao Dictionary and Bing Translator. It provides detailed translation results, phonetics, and example sentences directly in the terminal. This tool is ideal for developers and writers who need quick, reliable translations without leaving their workflow.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple translation engines (Youdao, Bing)
  • Displays detailed results including phonetics and examples
  • Command-line interface for fast, keyboard-driven access
  • No API keys required for basic usage
Use Cases:
  • Quickly translating technical documentation or error messages
  • Looking up word definitions and usage while coding
  • Translating content for internationalization (i18n) tasks
Alternatives:
  • translate-shell – More feature-rich with extensive engine support, but slightly more complex to configure.
  • Google Translate CLI – Direct access to Google Translate, but may require API keys or have usage limits.
License: MIT
Dependencies: node
Bottles available for: all
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