Text Explainer X

A browser userscript that explains selected text using LLM with follow-up chat, web search, and Anki integration.

Features

• Text Explanation: Select any text and get instant explanations
  • Single words: Definition, pronunciation (IPA), context, example sentences
  • Phrases/sentences: Translation with tone preservation
  • Long text (500+ words): Structured summary with key points
• Follow-up Chat: Ask follow-up questions about the explanation
• Web Search: Integrated search via Brave, Kagi, or Tavily for current information
• Anki Integration: Save vocabulary and knowledge as flashcards
• Multi-provider LLM Support: OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini
• Customizable: Keyboard shortcuts, floating button, response language

Installation

1. Install a userscript manager:

   • Tampermonkey (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
   • Violentmonkey (Chrome, Firefox)

2. Install the script:

   • Install from Greasyfork (recommended)
   • Or install directly from this repo: text-explainer-x.user.js

Configuration

Click the Tampermonkey icon and select "Text Explainer Settings" to configure:

Setting	Description
Provider	LLM provider (OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)
Model	Model name (e.g., openai/gpt-4o-mini)
Base URL	API endpoint URL
API Key	Your API key for the provider
Search	Web search provider (Brave, Kagi, Tavily) + API key
Anki	AnkiConnect endpoint URL + API key
Language	Response language (Chinese, English, Japanese, etc.)
Shortcut	Keyboard shortcut (default: Alt+D)
Float Btn	Floating button for touch devices

Usage

1. Select text on any webpage
2. Press Alt+D (or your configured shortcut)
3. View the explanation in the popup
4. Ask follow-up questions or add to Anki

Credits

• Original script: Text Explainer by RoCry
• Enhanced version with follow-up chat, web search, and Anki integration

License

MIT License