Hi PH Community,
I recently had my very first launch on Product Hunt. Because it was my first time, I was completely inexperienced and honestly didn't do any pre-launch preparation. I actually thought the work was done once the product was finished, and I only started looking for communities to share it with after I hit the launch button.
The biggest lesson I learned from this experience is the absolute importance of pre-launch momentum and community building.
I realized that relying solely on organic discovery right after launching isn't the best strategy. Having a small community, a group of early supporters, or just some built-up interest beforehand seems crucial for creating that initial spark on launch day.
Hi Product Hunt! π
Iβm thrilled to share Translate Workspace with you today.
The idea was born out of pure frustration. Whether I was reading foreign articles, or writing on forums, constantly opening new translate/dictionary tabs was completely breaking my focus and workflow. I hated losing my context.
I wanted a translation tool that handles everything right where you are, without ever needing to switch tabs. So, I built Translate Workspace.
Features:
π« Zero Tab Switching: Keep your eyes on your work. Handle all your translations directly on the page you are currently viewing.
πͺ Floating & Side Panel UI: Select any text and translate it instantly in a draggable floating window right next to your cursor, or use the clean side panel for heavier tasks.
βοΈ Live Typing: Type in your native language, get it translated, and insert it directly into any text box on the page.
β‘ Zero Friction: There are no login walls, no sign-ups, and no monthly subscriptions to start using the basic features.
π Bring Your Own API Key: I built this for people who like control. You can plug in your own OpenAI-compatible API keys. Itβs perfect if you want to manage your own costs, prioritize privacy, or hook it up to your own custom models.
I would absolutely love your feedback. Does it help you stay focused? What else would you like to see to improve your workflow? I would be very grateful if you tried it and write your feedback.
I'll be here all day answering questions. Thank you! π
Just downloaded it now. Looks great! The themes and appearance settings are a really nice addition. I notice that it says "use premium if you want an ad-free workspace", but mmine looks pretty ad-free as it is? Should I be seeing ads?
@greg_digital_clockowrkΒ
Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it.
It's normal that you don't see ads. In the first version, I disabled ads and paid subscriptions to avoid bothering users.
I might consider enabling them after reaching a high number of downloads.
Great project, bro. It's very versatile and makes it easier for me when I read articles or posts in other languages.
@rudy_cortedanoΒ
Thank you for your support. I'm glad you liked it.