LanguageTool, alternative Linux à Grammarly
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LanguageTool is a solid Linux alternative for most Grammarly users who need real‑time grammar, spelling and style feedback. It works offline, supports multiple English dialects and integrates via browser extensions and a desktop client, making it suitable for writers, students and developers. It lacks Grammarly's AI‑driven tone and clarity engine and its built‑in plagiarism checker, so power users who rely on those features may still prefer Grammarly's web service.
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 20261010
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Grammar, spelling and style checking
- Real‑time suggestions while typing
- Browser extensions for Chrome/Firefox
- Support for multiple English dialects
Ce qui change
- No AI‑based tone and clarity analysis like Grammarly
- No built‑in plagiarism detection
- Limited integration with Microsoft Office (Grammarly has native add‑in)
- Advanced writing insights (readability scores, genre‑specific suggestions) are weaker
Ouvrir vos fichiers Grammarly
Grammarly stores documents in its own cloud format and can export to plain text or PDF. LanguageTool does not have a proprietary file type, so you can simply copy‑paste or open any text file in its desktop client. If you have Grammarly‑specific comments or suggestions embedded in a document, they will not transfer automatically; you will need to re‑apply them manually.
Passer de Grammarly à LanguageTool, étape par étape
- Install LanguageTool from your distro repository (e.g., pacman or zypper).
- Enable the browser extension for the browsers you use.
- Open your existing documents in a plain‑text editor or import them into the LanguageTool desktop client.
- Run a full check and review the suggestions.
- If you need custom rules, add them via the Settings → Rules menu.
- Disable or uninstall the Grammarly extension to avoid duplicate checks.
Fonctionnalités clés de LanguageTool
- Basé sur Java, multiplateforme
- Vérification grammaticale et stylistique multilingue
- Extensions navigateur pour Chrome, Firefox, Edge
- Client desktop pour Linux, Windows, macOS
- API pour intégration dans d'autres logiciels
- Prise en charge des règles et dictionnaires personnalisés
- Cœur gratuit et open source, avec un plan payant optionnel
Installer LanguageTool sous Linux
sudo pacman -S languagetoolsudo zypper install languagetoolQuestions fréquentes
Can LanguageTool work completely offline?
Yes, the desktop client and the open‑source core run locally without an internet connection.
Does LanguageTool support British, American and Canadian English?
All three dialects are supported; you can select the preferred variant in the settings.
Is there a paid version that adds more features?
LanguageTool offers a premium subscription that adds higher‑level style checks and larger rule sets, but the free core already covers basic grammar and spelling.