Who should use copydecode?

copydecode is an open-source project built for writers, editors, translators, and developers.

Does copydecode have a free plan?

Yes — copydecode is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does copydecode run on?

copydecode runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is copydecode still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to copydecode?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Macedonian Russian translator, MisterTranslate, and Go Translate All Languages.

Who makes copydecode?

copydecode is developed by joelsnl.

How long has copydecode been around?

copydecode first shipped in 2026.

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copydecode

Name: copydecode
Author: joelsnl

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copydecode is a local command-line tool for copy-editing and translating EPUB, PDF, text, HTML, and DOCX files. It uses KEEP/REPLACE edits and supports any-language-to-English translation without sending documents to a hosted service.

Open SourceAGPL-3.0CLISelf-hosted

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Overview

7 features

In the Text translation space, copydecode takes a focused approach. It focuses on editing and translating documents locally without relying on hosted services or manually applying revisions. It is built as an open-source project for writers, editors, translators, and developers. The project is open source (AGPL-3.0). copydecode is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

joelsnl builds and maintains copydecode, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 7 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 7 catalogued features are copy editing, translation, and EPUB support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Copy editing
Translation
EPUB support
PDF support
DOCX support
HTML support
Local processing

Built with & integrations

AI providers

local_oss

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

AGPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen Source GitHubActive maintenance

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed18 Aug · 21:50 UTC
copydecode verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about copydecode

What is copydecode?: Copydecode focuses on editing and translating documents locally without relying on hosted services or manually applying revisions. It is catalogued under Text translation on PulseGate.
Who should use copydecode?: copydecode is an open-source project built for writers, editors, translators, and developers.
Does copydecode have a free plan?: Yes — copydecode is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does copydecode run on?: copydecode runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is copydecode still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to copydecode?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Macedonian Russian translator, MisterTranslate, and Go Translate All Languages.Macedonian Russian translator MisterTranslate Go Translate All Languages
Who makes copydecode?: copydecode is developed by joelsnl.
How long has copydecode been around?: copydecode first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: AGPL-3.0
First seen: 18 Aug 2026
Built for: writers, editors, translators, and developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Editing and translating documents locally without relying on hosted services or manually applying revisions.

Registered as

GitHub: joelsnl/copydecode
PyPI: copydecode

Developer

joelsnl

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 18 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 7
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main

Index record

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 18 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 18 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: copydecode-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 18 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 18 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 18 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/copydecode

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