On Shortcut

  1. ⌥Y is pressed.

Translate and Copy Text

  1. Get selected text
  2. Translate Selected Text to English
  3. Set clipboard to Translated Text

How this Rule works

Option-Y reads the selection, translates it to English and replaces the clipboard with the translated text. Choose a different shortcut or target language in the Rule.

Configure and try it

Import the Rule, review its Trigger and Actions, and adjust the settings described above before enabling it. Test the result in a safe, temporary context.

Requirements and limits

Allow Accessibility for the shortcut and selection, and verify translation availability for your language. Existing clipboard contents will be replaced.