Text Explainer X

Explain selected text using LLM with follow-up chat, web search, and Anki integration

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

Install a userscript manager:
- Tampermonkey (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Violentmonkey (Chrome, Firefox)
Install the script:
- Install from Greasyfork (recommended)
- Or install directly from this repo: text-explainer-x.user.js

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

MIT License