DeepRant: An Open Source Client for Real-Time Translation of Game Chat Content

General Introduction

DeepRant is an open source translation tool for gamers, designed to solve the problem of language barriers in international servers. It instantly translates in-game text with shortcut keys, supports multiple languages, and allows players to quickly understand and reply to chat messages without exiting the game. The tool is based on the Tauri framework, combining Rust and React DeepRant supports multiple translation engines such as DeepSeek and Google to provide high quality translations, and is completely free to use without having to configure an API key. Whether it's cross-competition, teamwork or international socialization, DeepRant helps players break down language barriers and improve their gaming experience. Currently, the project is continuously updated on GitHub and has received attention from players and developers.

Function List

• shortcut translation: One-click translation of selected in-game text via default shortcuts (e.g. CMD/CTRL + T), with translation results automatically copied to the clipboard.
• Multi-language support: Supports instant translation between the world's major languages for international server chats.
• Customized phrasebook: Save frequently used game commands or greetings for quick insertion of high-frequency statements.
• Multi-Engine Switching: Built-in translation engines such as DeepSeek, Google, etc., which can be switched according to the network conditions.
• low resource footprint: Runs on less than 50MB of RAM, doesn't affect game frame rates, and is compatible with Steam, Epic, and other platforms.
• cross-platform compatibility: Windows and macOS are supported, covering most gamer devices.
• Open source and free: It follows the MIT protocol and is completely free of charge, allowing users to download and modify the source code freely.

Using Help

Installation process

DeepRant provides installation packages for different operating systems, so users can choose the appropriate version to install according to their devices. Below are the detailed installation steps:

1. Visit the official website or GitHub page
   • Open your browser and enter the URL https://github.com/liseami/DeepRant/For more information, go to DeepRant's GitHub page.
   • Find it in the navigation bar at the top of the page "Releases" tab, click to go to the latest version release page.
2. Download the installation package
   • Select the corresponding file according to your operating system:
     • Windows user: Download .msi Installation packages (e.g. DeepRant-v1.1.9.msi).
     • macOS Intel Users: Download .dmg (x64) Install the package.
     • macOS Apple Silicon Users: Download .dmg (arm64) Install the package.
   • Click on the file link and wait for the download to complete (the file size is usually a few tens of MB and does not take up much space).
3. Installing DeepRant
   • Windows system::
     • Double-click the downloaded .msi file, the installation wizard pops up.
     • Click "Next", select the installation path (default), and then click "Install".
     • After the installation is complete, check the "Start DeepRant" box and click "Finish", the program will run automatically.
   • macOS system::
     • Double-click the downloaded .dmg file, a window will pop up showing the DeepRant icon.
     • Drag the icon to the Applications folder and wait for the copy to complete.
     • Open the Applications folder and double-click the DeepRant icon to launch the program.
4. Initial startup configuration
   • Upon startup, DeepRant displays a clean setup screen.
   • The default shortcut is CMD/CTRL + T, which can be adjusted by the user in the settings according to their habits.
   • Select a translation engine (DeepSeek is recommended by default for fast response and accurate translation).
   • After clicking "Save", the program will be minimized to the system tray and ready to go.

How to use DeepRant

The core function of DeepRant is to help players quickly translate chat and reply in-game. Here's how it works:

Shortcut Translation Function

• Step 1: Select the in-game text
  In the game chat box (e.g. Dota 2, CS:GO international chat), drag and drop with the left mouse button to select the text that needs to be translated, e.g. "u noob lah so slow" for Southeast Asian players.
• Step 2: Trigger Translation
  Press the shortcut key CMD/CTRL + TDeepRant automatically recognizes the selected text and translates it.
• Step 3: Obtaining Translation Results
  Translation results (e.g. "You're a slow rookie") will be automatically copied to the clipboard, and a pop-up window will display the translation content (you can disable the pop-up window function).
• Step 4: Reply to the other party
  In the game chat box press Ctrl + V Paste the translation, edit it and press enter to send it, e.g. "You're the one who's slow, you react like a turtle".

Use of Custom Phrase Banks

• Add Phrase
  Open the main screen of DeepRant, click on the "Phrase Bank" option, and enter common phrases (e.g. "Push the tower!" or "Good job, team!"). or "Good job, team!") and click "Save".
• Quick Insert
  In the game press CMD/CTRL + Shift + T(default shortcut key, can be customized), pop-up list of phrases, select the statement automatically copied to the clipboard, directly paste and send.

Switching Translation Engines

• In case of network delays or inaccurate translations (e.g. DeepSeek (occasional errors), switchable engines:
  • Click the DeepRant icon in the system tray to open Settings.
  • Select Google or another available option in the "Translation Engine" drop-down menu.
  • After saving the settings, the new engine will take effect immediately.

Example of operation process

Let's say you're playing League of Legends International and a teammate sends a Spanish phrase: "¡Vamos a la base ahora!"

1. Select this sentence with the mouse and press CMD/CTRL + TThe
2. DeepRant translates as "We're going back to base now!" The result has been copied to the clipboard.
3. In the chat box press Ctrl + V Paste, reply with "OK, let's go!" and press enter to send.
   The whole process takes less than 3 seconds, and there is no need to cut out of the game, so communication efficiency is greatly improved.

Featured Functions

• Low resource footprint optimization
  DeepRant uses Rust to write the backend and keeps the memory footprint under 50MB. Even when running heavy games such as Cyberpunk 2077, there is no lag.
• Global Shortcuts
  Shortcut keys trigger whether the game is full screen or not, ensuring seamless operation. Users can adjust to other key combinations in the settings (e.g. Alt + T) to avoid conflicts with game shortcuts.
• Open Source Community Support
  If you're a developer, you can fork the GitHub repository, add new features (such as support for more languages or engines), and submit pull requests to refine the tool with players around the world.

caveat

• Ensure a stable internet connection, the translation engine relies on online services.
• If the shortcuts are not working, check if they are being used by other software, go to DeepRant Settings to adjust them.
• MacOS users may need to allow the app to open in System Preferences - Security & Privacy for the first time.

With these steps, you can easily get started with DeepRant and make the language barrier for international servers a non-issue!