Signly

Signly

A browser extension which displays pre-recorded sign language in the user's browser.

What is Signly?
Signly is a browser extension called Signly that displays pre-recorded sign language in the user's browser. It adds features to web browsers on desktop computers and laptops and is available on Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox. The signing is pre-recorded, broadcast-quality, signed by qualified sign language translators. The extension is currently being used by Lloyds Bank and other companies can request to turn on the service. Signly is free to the user and doesn't work on mobile or tablets.
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By: Signly
Users: 108 ▲ 16
Version: 0.3.0.8 (Last updated: 2022-10-31)
Creation date: 2022-02-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 595.72K
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Summary

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a British Sign Language (BSL) translation of a webpage?

That’s what Signly does.

Signly browser extension displays a sign language translation of Lloyds Bank website. We hope other organisations will adopt this assistive technology.

The signing is pre-recorded, broadcast-quality, signed by qualified sign language translators.

If a signed version of a specific page is not already available, users can then select ‘Request Signed Content'.

WHAT IS SIGNLY BROWSER EXTENSION? An extension adds features to web browsers on desktop computers and laptops. The Signly extension adds pre-recorded sign language to companies’ websites who have turned on the service. If no sign language is available on a page, users can request it.

WHAT BROWSER IS SIGNLY AVAILABLE IN? Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Firefox

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Safety
Risk impact

Signly may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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