v3.1 - "extract translateWithDeepL helper function"

• Add try-catch blocks around DeepL translation calls to handle rate limit or overload errors by falling back to Google Translate, improving service reliability.
• Remove code duplication by introducing a reusable helper function for DeepL translation with timeout handling. This improves code maintainability and readability in the translation endpoint.

Full Changelog: v3.0...v3.1

v3.0 - "Add DeepL as an additional translation provider alongside Google Translate."

Full Changelog: v2.1...v3.0

v2.1 - "New Feature: Dedicated Translation History Page"

This release introduces a standalone Translation History view and several UI/UX enhancements that make repeated translations faster and more intuitive.

✨ What's New

UI Enhancements

• Added history.html and history.js to provide a dedicated translation history page.

• Updated popup.html and popup.js:

  • Added a “View History” button.
  • Added Repeat Translation functionality directly from history items.

• Improved popup.css styling:

  • Better layout for history entries.
  • Improved dark mode compatibility and interactions.

Backend Improvements

• Increased backend rate limit from 10 → 30 requests per minute to support higher translation throughput.

Extension Manifest

• Updated manifest.json to set history.html as the extension’s options page.

🎯 Why This Matters

This update significantly improves user workflow by enabling:

• Quick access to past translations
• One-click repeat of previous translation settings
• A smoother experience for power users handling high translation volume

Full Changelog: v2.0...v2.1

v2.0 — Enhanced UI, Dark Mode, and Multi-Provider Support

🔥 New Features

• Added a new header with logo and theme toggle (light/dark mode)
• Introduced auto-translate mode with real-time detection
• Implemented translation history with smooth UI transitions
• Added custom provider selector with icons (OpenAI, Google, DeepL)

⚙️ Backend Updates

• Updated backend validation to support openai, google, and deepl providers
• Improved error handling and request formatting compatibility

🎨 UI & UX Improvements

• Refactored CSS for cleaner design, smoother animations, and full dark mode support
• Updated manifest.json to use new asset structure and icon paths
• Enhanced popup layout with better spacing and color balancing

🧩 Code & System Improvements

• Added keyboard shortcuts for quick actions
• Added offline detection to prevent failed requests
• Cleaned up asset folder and removed unused images

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Full Changelog: v1.0...v2.0

v1.0 - "AI Web Translator - Pondation Release"

A powerful Chrome extension for translating web pages using AI, with secure and scalable backend middleware.

Features

• Web Page Translation: Translate entire web pages or selected text with one click
• Multiple AI Providers: Supports Google Translate API (currently), with extensions for OpenAI, Deepseek, etc.
• Smart Caching: Cache translations for optimal performance and reduced API costs
• Rate Limiting: Protection from abuse with rate limiting
• Offline Support: Standalone web app for text translation without extension
• Modern UI: User-friendly popup for translation controls

Full Changelog: https://github.com/hk-dev13/ai-translator/commits/v1.0