Version 2.0.0 is Live • Powered by Gemini 3.7 Flash

Write, translate & refine text instantly anywhere.

A privacy-first AI writing assistant engineered with Shadcn Zinc aesthetics. Highlight text on any page to rewrite, correct grammar, translate with regional dialects, and track transformation history with zero monthly fees.

100% Client-Side Privacy
15+ Translation Dialects
Hotkey Trigger (Ctrl+Shift+K)
History & CSV Export
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Click a template below to see the interactive assistant!

Built for high-performance writing workflows

Version 2.0 introduces deep regional translations, full transformation tracking, custom hotkeys, and native Gemini 3.7 Flash intelligence.

Gemini 3.7 Flash Intelligence

Powered by Google's premier Flash models with frontier-level reasoning, nuanced tone adjustment, and lightning-fast streaming speeds.

Regional Dialect Translation

Translate instantly across 15+ languages with precision dialect support (Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish, British English, Japanese, German, and more).

History & Token Accounting

Keep a searchable audit trail of past transformations. Filter by action or keyword, view exact token counts, and export records to CSV with one click.

Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Trigger the rewrite bar instantly with customizable hotkeys (like Ctrl+Shift+K or Alt+Space). Includes an interactive keystroke recorder.

Universal Form Replacement

Seamless 1-click text insertion inside Microsoft Teams, Slack, Notion, Google Docs / ProseMirror, Lexical, Draft.js, and Monaco editors.

Local-First Sandbox Privacy

Zero middleman servers or user tracking. Your Gemini API key and prompt history are stored strictly in your browser's encrypted sandbox.

Select your preferred Gemini engine

Switch seamlessly in settings between speed, reasoning depth, and cost efficiency.

Gemini 3.5 Flash

Frontier-grade multimodal foundation

  • Rigorous corporate & academic tone
  • Strong structured prompt adherence
  • Reliable for long-context rewriting

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite

High-throughput rapid corrections

  • Instant response for quick grammar checks
  • Lowest token overhead
  • Ideal for high-volume daily writing

Get Started in 3 Steps

Easy setup with zero complex configuration.

1

Install the Extension

Install TextBetter directly from the Chrome Web Store, or load it unpacked from GitHub for developer previews:

git clone https://github.com/klysman08/TextBetter.git
2

Get your Free Gemini API Key

Head to Google AI Studio, log in with your Google account, and generate a new API key in under 30 seconds.

3

Configure & Write Better

Open TextBetter settings, paste your key, and customize your trigger hotkey (default Ctrl+Shift+K). Highlight any text on any page to begin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TextBetter v2.0.

Yes, 100%. TextBetter is built with an offline-first privacy model. Your API key, transformation records, and custom shortcuts are stored exclusively in your browser's local sandbox storage using chrome.storage.local. No middleman server receives your text or API keys.
No. The extension is open-source and free forever. Google AI Studio provides a free tier for Gemini models (like Gemini 3.7 Flash and 3.1 Flash-Lite) which supports hundreds of daily requests without any charge.
TextBetter v2.0 supports dedicated regional translations (such as Brazilian Portuguese pt-BR, European Portuguese pt-PT, Mexican Spanish es-MX, European Spanish es-ES, British English en-GB, American English en-US, German, French, Japanese, etc.). You can set your default target language in Settings and customize the prompt template.
Simply highlight any text on a web page and press Ctrl+Shift+K (default). You can also customize your combination (e.g. Alt+Space or Ctrl+Shift+E) directly inside the TextBetter Options page using the interactive hotkey recorder.
Yes. Inside the extension popup, switch to the History tab to search across past transformations, delete individual records, clear your history, or click Export CSV to download your history records instantly.