Talk - Totally Amateur Linguistic Kommunicator

A lightweight Chrome extension designed for seamless publication of threads and posts to the Bluesky social platform.

Overview

Talk bridges the gap between your browser and Bluesky, enabling quick and efficient content sharing with advanced features like AI-powered translation and rich media support.

Key Features

Technical Stack

The extension is built with modern web technologies:

• Next.js - React framework for the extension UI
• Figma - Design and prototyping
• Google Gemini - AI-powered translation engine
• Chromium APIs - Native browser integration

Features in Detail

Thread Support

Create engaging multi-post threads directly from your browser. The extension handles thread continuity and proper AT Protocol formatting automatically.

Media Attachments

Upload and attach:

• Images (PNG, JPG, GIF)
• Video clips
• Automatic optimization for Bluesky's requirements

AI Translation

Leverage Google Gemini to translate your posts into multiple languages before publishing. Perfect for reaching a global audience.

Built-in Emoji Picker

Quick access to emojis without leaving the extension interface.

Installation

Getting Started

1. Install the extension
2. Click the Talk icon in your browser toolbar
3. Connect your Bluesky account via AT Protocol
4. Start posting!

Privacy & Security

• Direct AT Protocol connection - no intermediary servers
• Your credentials are stored locally and encrypted
• No data collection or tracking

Future Roadmap

• Scheduled posts
• Draft management
• Analytics dashboard
• Multi-account support
• Custom emoji sets

Links

• GitHub Repository
• Report Issues
• Feature Requests