Pinyin Annotator

Pinyin Annotator is a browser extension overlays Hanyu Pinyin annotations over Chinese characters present in web pages and video closed captions.

Add-on stats

By: fixicelo
Users: 34 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-26)
Creation date: 2024-04-07
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 6.50M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Pinyin Annotator (v1.3.0)
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Add-on summary

Features

  • Enhanced Video Streaming: Integrate pinyin into Chinese subtitles (closed captions) on video streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Bilibili, and more for an enriched viewing experience.

  • Support for Simplified (汉) and Traditional (漢) Chinese.

  • Easy Accessibility: Highlight text and click the extension icon to view the pinyin of the selected text without disrupting the entire page.

  • Open-Source: Unlike many browser extensions that do not disclose their code, leaving you uncertain about their operations, this extension allows you to review every line of code. Furthermore, you can build it yourself or contribute to it on GitHub.

  • Keyboard shortcut: Use Alt(Option on macOS) + Shift + P to toggle annotation (customizable).

Add-on safety

Risk impact

Pinyin Annotator requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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