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bob-app · v0.10.3 • auto-updates • deprecated
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Translation application for text, pictures, and manual input
brew install --cask bob-app 127
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Bob is a versatile translation application for macOS that supports text, images, and manual input, offering OCR capabilities. It caters to users needing seamless translation and image processing in one tool.
Translates text and images, including OCR for image-based text.
Maturity: The project is popular with over 9,500 GitHub stars but has 110 open issues, indicating active development and some ongoing concerns.
Community: No direct community discussion about the app found on HN or Reddit; mentions were about individuals named Bob.
Pros
- + Versatile translation and OCR features
- + Popular and actively maintained
- + Auto-updates ensure users stay current
Cons
- - Licensing details unclear
- - Some open issues may affect functionality
Community Mentions
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Apr 2023 Remembering Bob Lee
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Mar 2023 Bob Metcalfe wins Turing Award
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