Project Title

Bob — macOS Translation and OCR Software

Overview

Bob is a macOS application that offers comprehensive translation and OCR capabilities. It stands out for its extensive support for various translation services and OCR engines, providing users with a versatile tool for both text translation and image-based text recognition. Its user-friendly interface and rich feature set make it a valuable asset for macOS users needing quick and accurate translation or text extraction from images.

Key Features

Translation functionality including word, sentence, and screenshot translation
OCR capabilities for screenshots and image files
Support for multiple translation services and OCR engines
Custom plugins and integration with AppleScript and PopClip

Use Cases

Translators and linguists needing quick translations of text and images
Researchers and students extracting text from documents for analysis
Professionals requiring multilingual support in their daily work

Advantages

Supports a wide range of translation services and OCR engines
User-friendly menu bar application for easy access
Offers both translation and OCR in one package, reducing the need for multiple tools

Limitations / Considerations

Bob is not an open-source software, which may be a consideration for users preferring open-source solutions
The software is macOS-specific, not available for other operating systems

Tesseract OCR: An open-source OCR engine that can be used for text recognition, differing from Bob in that it is not a complete application but a library that can be integrated into other software.
DeepL API: A translation API that provides high-quality translations, differing from Bob in that it is a service rather than a desktop application.
Google Cloud Translation: A cloud-based translation service that offers real-time translation, differing from Bob in that it is a subscription-based service rather than a standalone application.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/ripperhe/Bob
Stars: 9,427
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-10-01

📊 Project Information

Project Name: Bob
GitHub URL: https://github.com/ripperhe/Bob
Programming Language: Unknown
⭐ Stars: 9,427
🍴 Forks: 523
📅 Created: 2019-10-19
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-01

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