Is there a risk of corrupting my JSON files?

The skill includes a dedicated validation script that checks JSON formatting and uses standard 2-space indentation to ensure compatibility with Xcode.

Does it preserve technical placeholders like %@ or %d?

Absolutely. The skill follows strict translation principles to keep technical placeholders and format specifiers unchanged to prevent runtime crashes.

Which file formats does this skill support?

This skill is specifically designed for Apple's modern String Catalogs format (.xcstrings) used in Xcode 15 and later.

Can I use this for languages other than Chinese?

Yes, while the translation addition features are optimized for Simplified and Traditional Chinese, the cleanup, validation, and batch processing tools work for all languages within an .xcstrings file.

iOS & macOS Localization Manager

Name: iOS & macOS Localization Manager
Author: CofficLab

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Mobile Development

Manages and automates *.xcstrings localization files for Apple platforms with specialized support for Chinese translations.

The i18n-translate skill streamlines the localization workflow for Apple developers by providing a robust set of tools for managing String Catalogs (.xcstrings). It automatically identifies and cleans stale entries, detects missing Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) and Traditional Chinese (zh-HK) translations, and facilitates batch processing across complex project structures. With built-in validation for JSON integrity and placeholder preservation, it ensures that iOS and macOS applications maintain consistent, high-quality internationalization with minimal manual intervention.

Key Features

01JSON validation and completion statistics for localization projects

02Smart translation addition with automatic zh-Hans to zh-HK conversion

03Automated cleanup of stale 'extractionState' entries in String Catalogs

04Missing translation detection for Simplified and Traditional Chinese

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06Batch processing for managing multiple .xcstrings files simultaneously

Use Cases

01Ensuring translation completeness across modular Apple projects with multiple String Catalogs

02Localizing iOS or macOS applications into Simplified and Traditional Chinese

03Auditing and cleaning up unused translation keys after major code refactors

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cofficlab/gitok i18n-translate

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