Does the skill automatically detect the source language?

Yes, the skill includes built-in auto-detection for the source language, which can be further refined by setting your primary_language in the configuration file.

How do I choose between translation speed and quality?

Use the --hq flag for high-quality translations powered by the Sonnet model, or use the --fast flag for quicker, standard translations using the Haiku model.

Can it translate languages other than Japanese and English?

Yes, while optimized for Japanese and English, you can translate between any supported language by using the --to and --from flags followed by the language code (e.g., zh, fr, ko).

How can I customize my default translation settings?

You can create a configuration file at .claude/translate.local.md to define your preferred default quality level and primary/secondary language pairs.

Claude Intelligent Translation

Name: Claude Intelligent Translation
Author: hiroro-work

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Productivity & Workflow

Translates text seamlessly between Japanese, English, and other languages using specialized AI subagents.

About

The 'tr' skill provides a powerful command-line interface for multi-language translation directly within the Claude environment. It optimizes for both speed and quality by allowing users to toggle between high-fidelity translation using the Sonnet model and rapid processing via the Haiku model. With smart auto-detection and customizable configuration for primary and secondary languages, it streamlines international communication, documentation, and localization tasks without breaking the developer's workflow.

Key Features

Seamless translation between Japanese and English with intelligent auto-detection.
Dual-engine support: choose High Quality (Sonnet) or High Speed (Haiku) models via flags.
Direct subagent invocation for clean, text-only output without conversational overhead.
Customizable defaults through local configuration files for personalized workflows.
17 GitHub stars
Extensive language support including Chinese, French, Korean, and more using ISO codes.

Use Cases

Quickly converting terminal outputs, error messages, or logs into a preferred language.
Translating code comments and technical documentation between Japanese and English.
Generating multi-lingual README files and localized content during the development process.

About

Key Features

Seamless translation between Japanese and English with intelligent auto-detection.
Dual-engine support: choose High Quality (Sonnet) or High Speed (Haiku) models via flags.
Direct subagent invocation for clean, text-only output without conversational overhead.
Customizable defaults through local configuration files for personalized workflows.
17 GitHub stars
Extensive language support including Chinese, French, Korean, and more using ISO codes.

Use Cases

Quickly converting terminal outputs, error messages, or logs into a preferred language.
Translating code comments and technical documentation between Japanese and English.
Generating multi-lingual README files and localized content during the development process.