Message Translations

Translate incoming and outgoing DMs inline with one click, choose your target language, and optionally use a keyboard shortcut.

What It Does

• Adds a Translate button to the DM composer to rewrite your draft into your chosen language
• Adds a Translate action on individual messages; the translation appears beneath the message
• Automatically detects the source language and labels it when shown
• Lets you pick a default target language and an optional keyboard shortcut
• Supports setting a per-conversation target language for DMs

Requirements

• FBuddy installed and signed in
• Pro plan for running translations

Where to Find It

• Tweaks: open the FBuddy menu on the site and select Tweaks -> Message Translation to enable the feature, choose your target language, and set an optional shortcut
• DM composer: in any conversation, use the globe Translate button beside the message textbox to translate your draft before sending
• Message actions: hover a message to reveal actions, then click Translate to insert a translation block below the message

Quick Start

1. Open the FBuddy menu and choose Tweaks.
2. In Message Translation, turn it on and pick your Target language. Optionally set a keyboard shortcut.
3. In a DM thread, use one of the following:
   • Translate incoming: hover any message and click Translate; a labeled translation appears under the message.
   • Translate outgoing: type your message, then click the globe button (or use your shortcut). Review the translated text in the composer and send.

Per-Conversation Language (Optional)

• In a DM, click the FBuddy button next to the textbox to open the menu, then choose Input translation language.
• Pick a language to use for this conversation's Translate button in the composer.
• Incoming message translations continue to use your default language from Tweaks.

Tips & Limits

• Shortcut: by default uses mod+shift+l (mod is Command on macOS, Ctrl on Windows/Linux). The text input must be focused to trigger the shortcut. You can change or clear it in Tweaks.
• Visibility: the Translate button appears even if you're not on Pro, but running translations requires Pro.

Troubleshooting

• Translate button disabled or "Pro only": sign in and upgrade to Pro to run translations.
• No Translate option on messages: confirm Message Translation is enabled in Tweaks, then refresh the page.
• Wrong language: check your Target language in Tweaks or adjust the per-conversation setting in the DM menu.