User environment:
- Kagi subscription: Starter Plan
- Logged-in status: Logged in
- Browsers tested: iOS Safari, iOS Chrome, win11 Safari/Chrome (Desktop)
- Translation style: Best / Standard
Steps to replicate:
Go to https://translate.kagi.com while logged in.
Enter any short Japanese sentence into the main translation input field.
In the Context field, enter any simple English instruction or description (e.g., Translate this poetically. or even a single character like a).
- Press the "Translate" button.
Expected behavior:
- The sentence is translated, and the context is used to adjust the translation tone.
Actual behavior:
- "Internal Error" is returned immediately.
- Translation fails, regardless of the context input contents.
- If the Context field is left empty, translation works without any issue.
Notes:
- This behavior started on June 27, 2025 (JST).
- The same context inputs were functioning normally until June 26.
- Behavior is consistent across mobile and desktop, multiple browsers, and after clearing cache.
Conclusion:
The issue appears to be caused by a recent change or bug in how the Context input is parsed or handled. It prevents all translations from working when any content is entered into the Context field—even if it's a single harmless character.
Expected behavior:
- The sentence is translated, and the context is used to adjust the translation tone.
