Community Translator

Making community information accessible to everyone.

A browser extension that simplifies complex government documents, translates live meetings, and highlights what actually matters.

Add to Chrome

Version 6.0 • Free for Community Use

town-hall-meeting-minutes.pdf

"It is imperative that individuals utilize the designated pedestrian pathways to facilitate safety. Subsequent to the modification of regulations, non-compliant actions are prohibited."

9th Grade Simplification

We automatically rewrite complex "legalese" and bureaucratic jargon into clear, readable English suitable for a 9th-grade reading level.

Analysis & Context

Click "Analyze" on any webpage to instantly highlight the 3 most critical points. Hover over them to understand why they matter.

Live Video Captions

Watch town hall recordings or Zoom meetings with real-time translation and captions, directly in your browser.

Join the Community Pilot

We aren't in the Chrome Web Store just yet! As a pilot user, you can install the extension manually by following these simple steps.

Download Pilot Version (ZIP)

  • 1. Unzip the File

    Find the downloaded ZIP file on your computer. Right-click it and select "Extract All". You need the folder inside, not the ZIP file itself.

  • 2. Open Extension Management

    In Chrome, copy and paste this address into a new tab and press enter:

    chrome://extensions

  • 3. Enable Developer Mode

    In the top right corner of the extensions page, toggle the "Developer mode" switch to ON.

  • 4. Load the Folder

    Click the new "Load unpacked" button that appeared. Select the folder you unzipped in Step 1. That's it!