Yiddish Typer

This extension pops up a window where you can type in Yiddish without needing any other software.
What is Yiddish Typer?
'Yiddish Typer' is a Chrome extension that enables users to type Yiddish text conveniently. Users type in phonetic YIVO transcriptions and the extension automatically converts it into the correct Yiddish script. It includes automatic production of unique Yiddish letter forms and an option to choose from varying orthographies. No need for installing other languages on your computer or specialized software.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.92 (13)
Version: 0.8 (Last updated: 2015-12-23)
Creation date: 2015-12-22
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 47.69K

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Extension summary

This extension allows you to type in Yiddish without needing any other software or installing any other keyboards on your computer. Simply type Yiddish phonetically and the correct letters will appear.

Basically, you type in YIVO transcription and it outputs the correct Yiddish: typing 'sh' produces a ש, 'ay' produces ײַ, etc. Shtumer-alef and the final forms of khof, mem, etc. are automatically produced correctly. In addition to YIVO-compatible output, there is an option for an alternative orthography as used by the Algemeiner Zhurnal.

The functionality is closely modeled -- with a few minor modifications -- on that of the "Yiddish Pasekh" keyboard designed by Gyula "Ziggy" Zsigri for use with the software utility "Keyman".

Inspired by the work of Noyekh Miller, Shoshke-Rayzl Yuni, and Refoyel Finkl.

Please let me know about any bugs you find and any features you'd like to see by using the support options on the extension page.

Changelog: 0.8 -- added more robust backup functionality 0.7 -- khirek-yud/shtumer-alef now added after tsvey-yudn (e.g., shneyik) 0.6 -- in accordance with new security features removed inline javascript. updated jquery. 0.5.0 -- added option to choose between "YIVO style" orthography and "Algemeiner style" -- where the latter differs from the former in that it employs the shtumer alef (rules taken from Dovid Katz's grammar), does not use the rafeh or pasekh-tvey-yudn, as well as some other minor changes. Also tried to fix some bugs.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Very user-friendly
  • Great for typing and spelling
  • Easier than using an installed keyboard
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • très agréable à utiliser
    • S'iz a mekhaye!
    • What an amazing ext. great job
    • it works really fine
    • Best extension ever!
    Recent reviews
    très agréable à utiliser
    by Danielle Losman, 2017-12-31

    S'iz a mekhaye!
    by David Fried, 2016-01-30

    What an amazing ext. great job
    by Nathan Rittri, 2015-03-03
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Yiddish Typer does not require any sensitive permissions.

    Risk likelihood

    Yiddish Typer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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