New LanguageTool Plugin Versions Released for Trados Studio 2022 SR2 and 2024

I would like to announce the release of new versions of the LanguageTool — Grammar and Spell Checker Plugin for Trados Studio:

• LanguageTool — Grammar and Spell Checker Plugin v4.0.6.2022 for Trados Studio 2022 SR2 and
• LanguageTool — Grammar and Spell Checker Plugin v4.0.6.2024 for Trados Studio 2024

These updates bring important changes to the plugin setup, ensuring better compatibility with the latest versions of LanguageTool packages and improved security features.

Where to get the plugins

The plugins are now available for download from the posteditacat.xyz website as well as the RWS appstore.

Key changes in the new versions of LanagueTool Plugin

Adaptation to changes in the distribution of the LanguageTool package and the required JRE version

On March 27th, a LanguageTool package 6.6 was released. Language. This version requires a newer Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run the local LanguageTool server. Previously, the LanguageTool Plugin used JRE version 11 to run the local LanguageTool server. Starting from version 6.6, LanguageTool requires JRE version 17.

If you install LanguageTool package 6.6 with an older LanguageTool Plugin version (4.0.5.2022 or 4.0.5.2024), you will not be able to start the local LanguageTool server. To use LanguageTool 6.6 and newer, you must install the updated LanguageTool Plugin. The new LanguageTool Plugin versions 4.0.6.2022 and 4.0.6.2024 will internally use JRE version 17. You can easily download and install the new LanguageTool package and JRE versions using the Setup Wizard feature in the LanguageTool Plugin.

LanguageTool 6.6 was also the last regularly released non-snapshot version, meaning there will not be a version 6.7. Instead, daily snapshot builds will be provided. New LanguageTool Plugin (4.0.6.2022 and 4.0.6.2024) will always download the latest stable LanguageTool package version 6.6. Support for downloading and installing snapshot versions will be added in a future LanguageTool Plugin release, likely in early May 2025.

These changes only impact the LanguageTool Local Server scenario and do not affect usage of the Premium cloud version.

Authentication Changes for LanguageTool Premium users

Starting from LanguageTool Plugin version 4.0.6.2022 and 4.0.6.2024:

• Email address and API key will be the only authentication method
• Authentication with email and password has been removed
• User credentials will no longer be stored in the Windows Credential Manager

Authentication with password was introduced in the initial version of the Premium service, but has been strongly discouraged for many years. Users will need to re-enter their email and API key in the LanguageTool Plugin. Credential items can be deleted from the Windows Credential Manager.

Additional bug fixes and improvements

• Improved resolving of users’ system folder paths in Windows
• Unified endpoints for public and local LanguageTool servers
• Various setup and configuration bug fixes

Documentation updates

User manuals will be updated in the coming days. They will be available in electronic format and PDF on posteditacat.xyz. The PDF embedded in LanguageTool Plugin will be updated in a next plugin release.

Stay tuned for further updates and improvements to the LanguageTool Plugin for Trados Studio. If you have any questions or encounter any issues with the new versions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

LanguageTool – Grammar and Spell Checker 4.0.6.2024 for Trados Studio 2024
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Link to download LanguageTool Plugin from RWS AppStore

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