Documentation
Learn how to install, configure, and use Karpa. 100% local, 100% private.
Welcome to the Karpa documentation. Karpa is a privacy-first AI translation app that runs on your machine. It works with LM Studio, Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, and any custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Quick Start
Get Karpa running in minutes: install the desktop app, use Docker, or run from source.
Introduction
What Karpa is, how it compares to cloud translators, and what it supports.
Installation
All five ways to run Karpa, plus uninstall instructions.
In-App Settings
Providers, appearance, notifications, and data management.
Usage
Text translation, file translation, history and favorites, keyboard shortcuts.
Setting up Providers
Step-by-step guides for LM Studio, Ollama, and cloud providers.
Choosing a Model
Pick the right model for quality, speed, and memory.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Fix common issues and find quick answers.
Open source
Karpa is open source under the MIT License. Found a bug or want a feature? Open an issue or submit a pull request.