MinTranslate
Providers

Ollama

Use a local model with Ollama (no API key required).

When to use

  • You want local-first translation
  • You don’t want to store a cloud API key in the browser

Prerequisites

  1. Install and run Ollama on your machine
  2. Pull a model, for example:
ollama pull llama3

Fields in MinTranslate

  • Name
  • Model: for example llama3
  • Ollama Host (optional): defaults to http://localhost:11434

Troubleshooting

  • Connection refused / timeout: make sure Ollama is running and the host is correct.
  • Model not found: pull the model first with ollama pull ....

See also: FAQ

Google Gemini

Configure Google Gemini in MinTranslate.

System Prompt

Control translation style, formatting, and terminology with a system prompt.

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