sakutto

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

Browser Extension
Chrome Extension
Firefox Extension
Japanese
Llama CPP
Local LLM
ON Device AI
Plamo

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

sakuttoLink to this section

sakutto is a local-AI tool - A browser extension for easy on-device translation with a local LLM (PLaMo). Private, free, no server needed.

Sakutto is an unofficial extension for Chrome and Firefox that translates web pages on your device. It runs PLaMo 3 Translate through a pinned wllama build. Every translated line is written by PLaMo: a page waiting for the model keeps its source text rather than showing a draft from another engine. On Chrome, Chrome's Translator API is used only for the language pairs PLaMo does not support. Firefox uses PLaMo only. Not affiliated with Preferred Networks, Inc. Built with PLaMo.

The extension is free and open source (MIT). It has no ads and no paid features. The model weights are not in this repository or in the extension package.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mhlbjjijfkoghmcjndgdimhdlfkhadfl

Install Node.js 24 and pnpm 12. 2. Clone this repository and run 'pnpm install'. 3. Build the translation runtime and the extension (see Build). 4. Chrome: open 'chrome://extensions', turn on Developer mode, choose Load unpacked, and select '.output/chrome-mv3'. 5. Firefox 153 or later (Windows first): open 'about:debugging', choose This Firefox, Load Temporary Add-on, and select '.output/firefox-mv3/manifest.json'. See docs/FIREFOX.md.

sakutto is open-source, written primarily in TypeScript, with 237 GitHub stars under the MIT license. The latest release is v1.4.1 (2026-11-13).

Key capabilitiesLink to this section

From the project's documentation:

LM Studio — default http://127.0.0.1:1234/v1
$5 a month (Supporter): a plan for cheering on Sakutto's ongoing development.
$10 a month (Backer): for anyone who wants to back it further. The amount changes nothing about the software.
One-time: any amount, once, if a subscription is more than you need.
Project code: MIT. See LICENSE. Copyright 2026 jammaru.

How it fits a local-AI stackLink to this section

sakutto runs on your own hardware, so pair it with a model and a GPU sized to your needs. Use the VRAM calculator to pick a model that fits your card, and see what you can run for hardware guidance. Related local-AI tools in the directory:

SourcesLink to this section

Source code & docs: jammaru/sakutto
Official website: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mhlbjjijfkoghmcjndgdimhdlfkhadfl

Stats from GitHub, 2026-11-13.

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is sakutto?

sakutto is a other tool for local AI workloads. A browser extension for easy on-device translation with a local LLM (PLaMo). Private, free, no server needed.

Is sakutto free and open source?

Yes, sakutto has 237 GitHub stars and is licensed under MIT. You can self-host it for free on macos, linux, windows, web.

What platforms does sakutto support?

sakutto runs on macos, linux, windows, web.

What hardware do I need for sakutto?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. sakutto has 237 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does sakutto support GPU acceleration?

sakutto supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to sakutto?

Popular alternatives include other other tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does sakutto cost?

sakutto is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

Pairs well with

Complementary tools, models, and hardware