Reddit Multi Code Decoder for obfuscated content
A userscript that automatically detects and translates binary code in Reddit comments, making hidden messages instantly readable.
Code repository for contributions and support
github.com/freebee9/reddit-multi-code-decoder-userscript
🚀 Features
- Automatic Detection: Scans Reddit comments for binary patterns (sequences of 0s and 1s)
- Real-time Translation: Converts binary code to readable ASCII text
- Smart Filtering: Only shows translations for valid, meaningful text
- Google Search Integration: One-click search button for translated text
- Text Selection Search: Select any text in comments and get a popup to search it on Google (dismiss by clicking elsewhere on the page)
- Cross-Platform: Works on both new Reddit and old Reddit
- Dynamic Loading: Handles lazy-loaded comments and expansions
- Performance Optimized: Minimal impact on browsing experience
📋 Requirements
- Browser with userscript support (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Userscript manager extension:
- Violentmonkey (recommended)
- Tampermonkey
- Greasemonkey
🔧 Installation
Install a userscript manager:
Install the script:
- Copy the userscript code
- Open your userscript manager
- Click "Create new script" or "+" button
- Paste the code and save
Enable the script:
- Make sure the script is enabled in your userscript manager
- Visit any Reddit page to start using it
📖 How It Works
Binary Pattern Detection
The script looks for patterns like:
01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
Translation Process
- Detects 8-bit binary sequences in comments
- Converts each 8-bit group to ASCII characters
- Validates that the result contains readable text
- Creates a translation component if valid
Example
Binary code found in comment:
01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
Script output:
🔢 Binary: "Hello" [🔍 Search]
🎯 Usage
- Browse Reddit normally - the script works automatically
- Look for binary translation boxes - they appear below comments containing binary
- Click the search button - instantly Google the translated text
- Select text for search - highlight any text in comments to get a Google search popup (click anywhere on the page to dismiss)
- Expand comments - the script will scan newly loaded content
⚙️ Technical Details
Supported Reddit Layouts
- New Reddit (reddit.com)
- Old Reddit (old.reddit.com)
- Mobile Reddit layouts
Binary Format Requirements
- Must be valid 8-bit binary (multiples of 8 characters)
- Should decode to printable ASCII characters (32-126)
- Minimum 2 consecutive 8-bit sequences required
Performance Features
- Efficient scanning: Uses TreeWalker for optimal DOM traversal
- Duplicate prevention: Marks processed elements to avoid re-scanning
- Lazy loading support: Monitors for dynamically added content
- Event-driven updates: Responds to comment expansions
- Text selection detection: Lightweight event handling for text selection
🛠️ Customization
Modify Detection Pattern
To change what binary patterns are detected, edit the regex:
const binaryPattern = /(?:\b[01]{8}\b[\s]*){2,}/g;
Styling Customization
The translation component styles can be modified in the createTranslationComponent function:
container.style.cssText = `
margin: 8px 0;
padding: 12px;
background: #f8f9fa;
// Add your custom styles here
`;
Search Provider
To use a different search engine, modify the Google link:
googleLink.href = `https://www.bing.com/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(translatedText)}`;
🐛 Troubleshooting
Script Not Working
- Ensure your userscript manager is enabled
- Check that the script is active in the extension
- Refresh the Reddit page
- Check browser console for errors
No Translations Appearing
- Verify the binary code is in valid 8-bit format
- Ensure the binary translates to readable ASCII text
- Some binary sequences might be filtered out if they contain non-printable characters
Text Selection Popup Not Appearing
- Make sure you're selecting text within comment areas
- Try selecting longer text (minimum 3 characters)
- Check if other extensions are interfering with text selection
Performance Issues
- The script is optimized for performance
- If experiencing slowdowns, try disabling other Reddit extensions temporarily
🔄 Updates
Version History
- v0.2.0: Added text selection popup feature for instant Google search
- v0.1.0: Initial release with binary detection and Google search integration
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the license text in the script for details.
MIT License Summary
- ✅ Commercial use allowed
- ✅ Modification allowed
- ✅ Distribution allowed
- ✅ Private use allowed
- ✅ No warranty provided
Made with AI ❤️ ;) for the Reddit community
