Chrome extension

Trinka

Checks grammar, word choice, tone and conciseness as you write online, with a focus on academic and technical English.

What it does

Trinka checks grammar and improves word choice, tone and conciseness as you write on websites, with a focus on academic and technical English. It is aimed at researchers, students and professionals preparing formal writing.

Key features

  • Corrects complex grammar errors common in academic writing
  • Suggests improvements to vocabulary, tone and conciseness
  • Works on academic platforms like Authorea and typeset.io as well as most websites
  • Makes corrections in real time as you type
  • Lets you add words to a personal dictionary so they are not flagged

Use cases

  • Polishing a manuscript draft before submitting it to a journal
  • Tightening the wording of a technical report

Getting started

After installing, write in a supported text field and review the corrections Trinka highlights, adding specialist terms to your dictionary as needed.

Good to know

Your text is sent to Trinka's servers for checking, and suggestions are tuned to formal English, so they may feel stiff for casual writing.