Vocabulary Builder

This extension lets you grow your vocabulary across multiple languages. Add words instantly, browse your notebooks, and keep track of your progress.

Commands

Command	Description
Search and Manage Words	Browse, search, edit and delete words in your notebook
Quick Add	Add a word by entering word, translation, and language directly as arguments
Manage Languages	Create and manage your languages
Statistics and Overview	View word counts and overview of all words per language

Adding Words

In the Search and Manage Words command - type directly in search bar in the format word - translation and press ↵ on the Add item that appears. To add to a specific language use format word - translation #abbreviation.

Using Quick Add command — open the Quick Add command for easily entering the language, the word and translation.

Import & Export

Notebooks can be exported as a .txt file - you'll be prompted to choose a folder and the file will be saved to a chosen location. Each line follows this format:

2026-05-28T10:00:00.000Z | bonjour - hello
2026-05-27T13:45:12.000Z | merci - thank you

To import, select any .txt file in the same format. Duplicates are skipped automatically and original timestamps are preserved.

Tips

1. Install the Google Translate extension and set up Quick Translate for your target language

2. Set up hotkeys for Quick Translate and all Vocabulary Builder commands

3. Find content in your target language (YouTube videos, shows, movies, books, articles...)

4. While watching or reading, use your Quick Translate hotkey to look up unknown words

5. Once you have the translation, add it using your Search and Manage Words or Quick Add command hotkey

6. Track your progress and easily access all your words with the Statistics and Overview command