How it works
From reading to fluency in three steps
Select & Translate
Highlight any word or phrase on a webpage. Get a context-aware translation instantly.
Save & Organize
Save translations to your vocabulary. Tag and organize words by topic.
Review & Master
Spaced repetition adapts to your pace. Flashcards, quizzes, and typing exercises.
Features
Context-Aware AI
Translations that understand the surrounding text and your personal learning context.
Spaced Repetition
SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals for long-term retention.
Multiple Quiz Modes
Flashcards, multiple choice, type-the-answer, contextual recall, and sentence builder.
Progress Tracking
Activity heatmaps, accuracy trends, streaks, and mastery tracking.
Multi-Provider AI
Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, or Mistral. Bring your own API key.
Import & Export
Export to Anki, CSV, or JSON. Import from other tools.
How Gato compares
The in-page convenience of a translator with the long-term memory of a spaced-repetition app.
| Feature | Gato | Google Translate | Anki | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
In-page translation Select text on any webpage and get an instant translation. | ||||
Context-aware AI Uses the surrounding paragraph and your profile to disambiguate. | ||||
One-click save to vocabulary Turn any translation into a reviewable flashcard. | Partial | |||
Spaced repetition (SM-2) Scientifically-backed review intervals that adapt to your recall. | Partial | |||
Multiple quiz modes Flashcards, multiple choice, typing, contextual recall, sentence builder. | Partial | |||
Your own content Build your vocabulary from real articles and conversations, not a fixed course. | ||||
Bring your own LLM key Plug in Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, or Mistral. No lock-in. | ||||
Progress analytics Activity heatmaps, streaks, accuracy trends, mastery by state. | Partial |