Current version v1.0.1 ｜ Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| PopLingo-win64.zip | The application. Unzip and run PopLingo.exe. No installation needed. |
| SHA256SUMS.txt | Checksum so you can verify the download. Get it from Releases |
| Source code | A single Python file you can read or build yourself: GitHub |
| All versions | Release list with changelogs |
In Command Prompt:
certutil -hashfile PopLingo-win64.zip SHA256
Compare the output with SHA256SUMS.txt. If they match, the file is intact.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Python | Not required (bundled) |
| Network | Needed for cloud APIs; fully offline with a local Ollama model |
| Memory | 8 GB+ recommended if you run a local model |
| Translation engine | Your own API key, or a free local Ollama model |
PopLingo-win64.zip anywhere (e.g. C:\Tools\PopLingo)PopLingo.exeIf you can't find the tray icon, Windows hides new icons by default. Click the ^ arrow near the clock and drag the PopLingo icon onto the taskbar.
By default settings live in %APPDATA%\PopLingo\config.json, so updating never
loses them. To keep settings next to the program instead (for example on a USB stick),
create an empty file named portable.flag beside PopLingo.exe.
The button links directly to the file on GitHub Releases. If your network blocks GitHub, use the Releases page instead, or a proxy.
Because this project has no code-signing certificate. That is normal for all free open-source software and does not mean it is malware. You can click "More info" → "Run anyway", or build it yourself from source to be sure the binary matches the code. You can also verify the SHA256 checksum above.
PyInstaller binaries are occasionally false-flagged. Verify the SHA256 or build from source.