Streamlined Lexical Converter - Google Endpoint Version

Due to the discontinuation of the https://translate.google.cn service endpoint, this iteration redirects translation requests to https://translate.google.com, ensuring continued operational capability.

Key Capabilities

• Selection-Based Interpretation: Automatically surfaces translation output immediately upon text segment selection.
• Bilingual Processing: Performs automatic language identification for seamless switching between Mandarin and English translation direction.
• Minimalist Aesthetics: Features a clean, uncluttered visual design for ease of use.
• Rapid Toggling: Utilizes the Ctrl+Alt key combination for instantaneous enabling or disabling of the text-selection translation feature.

System Prerequisites

• Node.js environment, version 14.0 or newer is required.
• npm package manager, version 6.0 or newer is mandatory.
• Google Chrome web browser, version 88 or later is necessary for operation.

Deployment and Utilization Guide

Method A: Direct File Deployment (Recommended)

1. Acquire all files contained within this project's chrome subdirectory.
2. Navigate your Chrome browser to chrome://extensions/.
3. Activate the "Developer mode" toggle situated in the upper-right corner.
4. Select the "Load unpacked extension" option.
5. Designate the previously downloaded chrome directory as the source.

Method B: Compilation from Source Code

1. Clone the repository to a local directory: bash git clone [Project_Repository_URL] cd translator_extension

2. Install all requisite dependencies: bash npm install

3. Execute the compilation sequence: bash npx tsc

4. Transfer essential assets: bash mkdir -p chrome cp blank.css icon_16.png icon_48.png icon_128.png manifest.json popup.html chrome/

5. Load the package within Chrome:

6. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
7. Enable the "Developer mode" switch.
8. Click "Load unpacked extension".
9. Point to the newly created chrome folder within the project structure.

Operational Instructions

1. After successful installation, a dedicated translation icon will appear on your Chrome toolbar.
2. Highlight any text segment; the corresponding translation will materialize automatically.
3. Pressing Ctrl+Alt will instantaneously toggle the selection-based interpretation feature.
4. Interaction with the toolbar icon grants access to supplementary configuration options.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. If the extension reports being "Disabled because it is no longer supported," please repeat the installation procedure using the latest build files.
2. If translation services fail to respond, verify that network connectivity is stable and unrestricted.
3. If the keyboard shortcut fails to activate, check for potential conflicts with keybindings defined by other installed browser extensions.

Technical Assistance

Should you encounter any operational difficulties, kindly submit a detailed Issue report via the project's repository.