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PNL Reader v2.8.0: Customize the Reader for Your Favorite Sites

Hey friends! I'm excited to share v2.8.0 with you. This update is all about you taking control. Let me explain.
The Problem
You know that feeling when PNL Reader doesn't work well on your favorite website? Maybe it grabs the wrong content, or the comments look weird. Before, you had to wait for me to fix it. That's slow. And honestly, you know your favorite sites better than I do!
The Solution: Site Customization
Now you can customize PNL Reader for any website. I added a new Site Customization page where you can:
Craft your own configurations — tell the reader exactly which parts of the page to grab Manage all your customizations in one place — edit, delete, or see where they came from Share your work with others at Reader Trove
Yes, sharing! If you make a great configuration for a popular site, why keep it to yourself? One click sends it to our community forum. And if someone else already made one? You can add it to your reader directly from the Reader Trove. No copy-paste needed.
Reddit: An Experiment
I spent a lot of time on Reddit support. Like, a lot. Reddit is tricky — comments live in shadow DOM, there are profile badges everywhere, and images hide in carousels. I tried my best to make it look decent.

Now PNL Reader can:
Show the full comment tree with proper threading Display image posts and gallery carousels correctly Hide those annoying profile badges and flairs Make the "more comments" button actually look nice
Is it perfect? Probably not. Reddit keeps changing things, and every subreddit has its own quirks. But here's the good news: with the new Site Customization feature, you can improve it! My Reddit config is just a starting point. If you find a better way to style comments or grab content, share it with the community. I'd love to learn from you.
Better TTS Experience
Two small but nice improvements for listening:

Auto scroll — When you use "read whole page," the screen now follows along. No more losing your place!

Smarter pauses — Those decorative dividers like ~~~ or *** that authors use between sections? The reader now pauses there instead of trying to pronounce them. Much better.
Fixes, Fixes, Fixes
I also fixed a bunch of small things:
Fonts now look correct on all sites (some sites had weird sizing) Dark theme checkboxes are visible again NovelFull navigation works properly Mobile theme selector doesn't overflow anymore Try It Out
Update to v2.8.0 and check out the new Site Customization page. It's in the extension menu under settings.

Made a cool customization? Share it at Reader Trove! I'd love to see what sites you're reading.

Happy reading! 📖

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Captionz Update: Discover, Explore, and Learn

Great weekend again, everybody. I've been very busy! Here's a fresh Captionz upgrade with two shiny new features: Top Lists and Platform Stats. Because scrolling YouTube aimlessly looking for good learning content? Ain't nobody got time for that.
Discover More Content with Top Lists
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Finding the right videos for language learning just got way easier. I added a discovery section that shows you curated content based on your selected voice language:
🔥 Most Viewed
What's everyone watching? These are the most popular videos in your chosen language.

Caveat: These are views tracked through Captionz, not actual YouTube view counts. So it's more like "most watched by fellow Captionz users", which honestly might be more relevant for language learners anyway.
📚 Best for Learning
These videos have the most caption languages available — basically the Swiss knives of language learning. Perfect for comparing translations and leveling up your comprehension.

Caveat: "Best for learning" is measured by number of available captions, which is... debatable. Some amazing videos might only have one or two caption tracks. And with YouTube's auto-translate feature, technically any video can have captions in any language now. But hey, videos with many human-created captions are usually solid picks.
🎬 Top Channels
Find creators who consistently pump out great content in your target language. Less hunting, more learning.

Caveat: I added channel tracking to Captionz fairly late in the game, so a lot of older videos don't have channel info attached. That's why for some languages you might see "no channels found" even though there are plenty of videos. The list will fill in as more videos are watched going forward.

Click any video to jump straight into dual-subtitle mode, or check out top channels on YouTube.
Captionz at a Glance
I also added some stats because I'm a sucker for numbers (and donut charts, apparently). The new Platform Stats section shows:
Total Videos in the database Total Captions available Languages supported
And yes, there are pretty donut charts showing how captions and videos are distributed across languages. I spent way too long making them look nice.
Built by a Language Learner, for Language Learners
These features aren't just vanity metrics. Every video you watch with Captionz helps build these lists, making it easier for other learners to find great content. It's a virtuous cycle — and you're part of it!

Give it a spin! Head over to Captionz, pick your target language, and scroll down to see what's new.
Help Me Build the Ultimate Language Learning Database
Here's the thing: Captionz gets better the more you use it. I'm building a database specifically curated for language learners — not just random YouTube videos, but content that people actually find useful for learning. The more videos you watch through Captionz, the richer the recommendations become for everyone.

So go watch some videos! Find that obscure Japanese cooking channel you love, binge some Spanish podcasts, explore French vlogs — whatever helps you learn. Every view adds to the collective knowledge, and you'll be helping fellow learners discover great content too.

Happy learning! 🚀

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Dictionariez/Ordböcker v7.0: A New Milestone in AI-Powered Language Learning

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Happy new year everyone. I am so so thrilled to announce the release of Dictionariez v7.0.0, a major milestone that transforms how you interact with new words and languages on the web. This version brings the power of AI directly to your fingertips, along with significant improvements to usability, performance, and the popular Anki integration.

Here is what’s new in Dictionariez v7.0.
🤖 AI Lookup: Context is the King
The absolute star of this release is the new AI Lookup feature. Traditional dictionaries are great, but they often lack context. With AI Lookup, when you click on a word, you don't just get a static definition. You get:
Contextual Explanations: Definitions tailored to how the word is used in the specific sentence you are reading. Rich Details: Synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples generated instantly. Smart Pronunciations: AI-powered pronunciation guides.
I know you come from all over the world, so I’ve added a Response Language Setting. You can now configure the AI to explain words in your native language, making learning even more efficient. For instance, if you are learning Swedish, you can set the response language to German to get definitions and examples explained in German.

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It also fully supports Right-to-Left (RTL) languages; if you choose Arabic or Persian, the result will automatically be displayed in the correct RTL format.

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⚡ Enhanced Workflow & Anki Integration
I have supercharged the lookup bubble to be your command center. The new toolbar offers quick actions to streamline your study flow:
Switch Lookup Modes: Easily toggle between standard Dictionary Lookup and AI Lookup. Comparing results helps you get the most accurate understanding. Always be critical! One-Click Anki Export: Save words to your Anki decks directly from the lookup bubble or the main app window. (I know some of you have been waiting for this for a long time, I am very happy to say it's finally delivered.) Quick App Access: Open the full dictionary app instantly. Pro Settings: Jump straight to configuration to tweak your experience. ✍️ "Help Me Refine" for Writers
Dictionariez isn't just for reading anymore. I've added a "Help Me Refine" button that appears when you select text in editable fields (like text areas or input boxes). Use it to polish your writing, check grammar, or find better vocabulary on the fly.
📱 Optimized for Every Screen
I have significantly improved the user interface for smaller screens, such as the MacBook Air and mobile devices:
Responsive Bubble: The lookup bubble now positions itself intelligently to stay visible and accessible. Compact TTS & Translator: The Text-to-Speech player and Translator UI have been optimized to take up less space while remaining easy to use. Volume Control: Also fixed some sensitivity issue for smoother audio adjustment, it was very annoying :D. 🚀 Performance & Usability
Under the hood, v7.0 is faster and smoother:
Smart Caching: Recent lookups are cached, making repeated queries instant. Phrase Support: You can now look up phrases containing spaces and hyphens more accurately. Default Selection Lookup: Simply selecting text now triggers a lookup by default, saving you a click. Meta Key Highlighting: Hold the Meta (Command/Windows) key to instantly highlight words in color. 💎 Try AI Lookup Pro - 65% OFF!
AI Lookup is a premium feature designed for serious learners, but I want everyone to experience the magic. That is why I have gifted 100 free AI lookups to all users! Give it a spin and see how it transforms your reading.

Ready to unlock unlimited power? I am running a special Christmas & New Year Deal with 65% OFF for a limited time only.

👉 Upgrade to Pro Now
🗣️ I Want Your Feedback
AI Lookup is a brand-new frontier for me, and I am just getting started. I would love to hear from you:
What other languages would you like me to support? What other AI-powered features would help your learning?
Note: As with all AI technologies, results can sometimes be inaccurate or "hallucinate." Please always take the AI results with a pinch of salt.
Update!
Dictionariez v7.0 is available already on Firefox, and under Review on Edge and Chrome. Update your extension to experience the future of dictionary lookups!

Happy Learning!

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🔊 Introducing TTS Pro: AI-Powered Text-to-Speech Comes to Dictionariez v6.3.0

Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the powerful text-to-speech player from PNL Reader has now been integrated into Dictionariez. This exciting new feature makes language learning more accessible and convenient than ever before.
What's New?
With TTS Pro, you can now:
Select any text on any webpage and have it read aloud instantly Support for multiple languages with realistic AI voices High-quality pronunciation that surpasses many existing solutions Seamless integration that works across all websites
For Swedish learners specifically, I'm confident you'll find our AI voices significantly better than what's available on 8sidor and other platforms. The natural intonation and pronunciation make it perfect for improving your listening comprehension and pronunciation skills.
The Technology Behind It
As always, Dictionariez remains open-source, so you can explore the implementation yourself on our GitHub repository. Here's what makes this feature special:
Web Components Architecture: I've wrapped the entire TTS player using web components with shadow DOM Complete Isolation: The player operates independently from the host website's context No Interference: Scripts and styles from the original website won't affect Dictionariez, and vice versa Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all websites, including complex applications like Epic Games login pages
This technical approach ensures reliability and compatibility while maintaining the integrity of both the original website and our extension.
Pricing and Availability
Since TTS Pro utilizes premium AI services that incur costs per request, this feature is included in our PNL Pro plan. However, I believe in letting you experience the quality first-hand, so I've included a generous free trial for everyone.
⚡ Last Hours of 11.11 Offer!
Hurry! The 11.11 special offer with 80% off is ending in just a few hours! Don't miss out on this amazing deal.
🎯 Third Launch Offer Coming Tomorrow
If you miss the 11.11 deal, our Third Launch Offer starts tomorrow with 70% off — still a fantastic discount to celebrate the TTS Pro release!
How to Get Started
Download Dictionariez (if you haven't already):
Dictionariez on Chrome Dictionariez on Firefox Dictionariez on Microsoft Edge
Try it free: Select any text on any webpage and look for the speaker icon

Experience the quality: Test the realistic AI voices across different languages

Upgrade when ready: Join PNL Pro for unlimited access and support ongoing development
Looking Ahead
TTS Pro is just the beginning. Your support as a Pro user helps fund the development of more AI-powered features that will make language learning even more effective and enjoyable.

Ready to transform how you learn languages? Try TTS Pro today and join the PNL Pro community!

Have questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out through our community channels or GitHub.

Happy learning! 🌍📚

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🎉PNL Pro is finally here, check out the 90% off Launch Deal! 🚀

After a long journey, I’m thrilled to announce that PNL Pro is now live with version v6.0.0 on Dictionariez
! It took time and care to get here, and I’m so excited to share this milestone with you.
Thank you for being part of this adventure! 🌟
✨ Free Features Added Along the Way
While working on Pro, I didn’t stand still. In the meantime, I’ve added several highly requested features for everyone:
📖 PNL Reader: A brand-new tool to make any web page easier and prettier to read. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience right in your browser! 📄 PDF Reader: Now fully compatible with Dictionariez, so you can look up words directly in PDFs. This was one of the most requested features from users, and I’m happy to deliver it for free.
These updates make the PNL platform more powerful and useful for all users, whether you’re using the free or Pro version.
🆕 What’s New in v6.0.0?
Here’s what’s included in the latest release:
🏅 Introduced PNL Pro: Unlock advanced features and support the project. ☁️ Enabled cloud sync for local history (Pro users): No more worrying about Chrome’s storage quota—sync unlimited words across devices. 🗑️ Automatically remove oldest history items when exceeding Chrome storage quota: For free users, your oldest words are now automatically managed so you don’t lose recent lookups. 🖱️ Added dblclick option: You can now choose to trigger lookup only on double-click, for more control. 🧐 Improved word validation checks: More accurate detection of valid words in any language. 🧪 Expanded unit test coverage: Even more reliable and robust. ☁️ Why Cloud Sync Matters
The main feature of PNL Pro right now is Cloud Sync. Chrome extensions have a strict storage quota, you can only save about 500 words before you start losing your oldest entries. With Cloud Sync, you get unlimited word history:
🚫 No more worrying about losing words you’ve looked up. 🔄 Your history and preferences are safely stored and accessible across all your devices. 🗺️ What’s Next? The Roadmap
PNL Pro is just getting started! Here’s what’s planned for the future:
🤖 AI-Powered Definitions: Get word definitions from advanced AI models. Since AI services have real costs, this feature will be part of the Pro plan. 🔊 Read Out Loud with AI Pronunciation: In PNL Reader, you’ll soon be able to have web content read aloud with natural AI voices — perfect for language learners and accessibility. Auto translate subtitles to your language on Captionz for any video.
Your support as a Pro user will help make these features possible!
🏷️ 90% Off Launch Deal
To celebrate, I’m offering an exclusive 90% off launch deal for early adopters.
Get PNL Pro for as little as 4.2 SEK / $0.45 (regular price 42 SEK / $4.50) if you sign up now!

⏳ This is a limited-time offer to thank our amazing community and gather feedback from our first Pro users.

🚀 How to Upgrade Open Dictionariez or visit pnl.dev/pro. Complete your purchase and enjoy cloud sync instantly! 🙏 Thank You
Thank you for your patience and support throughout this journey. Your feedback and encouragement have been invaluable in making PNL Pro a reality.
I can’t wait to see how cloud sync and all the new features help you on your language journey — and I look forward to building even more great tools with your support.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out.
Happy exploring and learning! 🌍

Ready to go Pro? Upgrade now and save 90%!

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A Plan for the development of Dictionariez Pro, your input is needed!

Over the past few weeks, I have been busy upgrading our community website pnlpal.dev to make it better host dictionaries and other learning resources. Than last week I have also started the challenging task of refactoring Dictionariez to meet Google's new Manifest V3 standards. It turns out to be a ton of hell work.

It made me realize that it's been quite a while since I have added any major new features to Dictionariez. Most of the updates have been just bugfixes, and the progress has been painstakingly slow. A big reason for this is the lack of incentives. I did receive some generous donations from a few of our amazing users, and I deeply appreciate the coffees, but it hasn't been enough to make a significant difference in the prospect of the project or my personal life.

Working on Dictionariez is something I love, but keeping an open-source project going requires more than just passion—it needs resources and time. Seeing the potential of Dictionariez and hearing your requests for new functionalities has been quite motivating but also a bit frustrating. I know there’s so much more I can do to make Dictionariez better. Balancing daily life with the desire to improve Dictionariez has been tough though. It's more and more clear to me that while the love for Dictionariez is strong, a more structured incentive could really help make some of these great ideas happen.

So here is the Plan:

To speed things up and better integrate into the software market, I’m excited to announce the launch of a pro version of Dictionariez.

Of course the basic features of Dictionariez will stay free. The pro version will include some awesome enhancements that won’t interfere with the daily workflow of the basic version but will offer advanced features for power users. Some of these enhancements have been on our GitHub issues list for years, and many of you have requested them via Telegram, Discord, and even personal emails. Imagine how cool it would be to make these ideas a reality! Here are a few examples that could be included in the pro version:
Advanced text parsers for languages like CJK Sentence translation capabilities Customizable Anki fields Mobile version Cloud-based word synchronization PDF lookup functionality
These features will take a lot of time and effort, but they’ll be super beneficial and I’m sure many of you will love them.

Your Opinion Matters:

I need your feedback to make this happen. Do you support the idea of a pro version? How much would you be willing to pay for it, and in what ways could you support its development? I’m thinking about a subscription model, like many other software services out there. Let me ask you straightly.

Would you be willing to pay the equivalent of 1, 2, or 3 cups of coffee per month for Dictionariez Pro? What specific features would you like to see included?

Please share your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of Dictionariez.

Thank you for your continued support!

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