Libre Translate

LibreTranslate provides a self‑hosted HTTP API for machine translation, allowing developers to translate text and supported files without relying on external proprietary services. The service runs locally and can be deployed in minutes, offering offline capability and a simple setup process. It uses the Argos Translate library as its translation engine, delivering language conversion through an open‑source stack.

The API is intended for applications that need programmatic translation, such as web services, mobile apps, or internal tools, and it supports automatic language detection and multiple output languages. Users can interact with the service via standard HTTP requests, following the documented endpoints for text and file translation.

Because the project is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3, the code is freely available, can be modified, and may be redistributed. It does not require a subscription or tiered pricing, and it is maintained as a stable, community‑driven utility.