Can users change the language at runtime?

Yes, the provided LanguageManager pattern uses a singleton approach with @Published properties to update the entire application UI immediately upon language selection.

Does this skill support both SwiftUI and UIKit?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for SwiftUI's environment-driven layouts and UIKit's traditional localization methods, including helper extensions compatible with both.

Does it manage complex pluralization rules?

Absolutely. The skill includes templates for .stringsdict files to handle various plural forms (zero, one, two, few, many, other) required for linguistically accurate counting.

How does it handle RTL languages like Arabic?

It includes specific patterns for layout mirroring, RTL-safe padding, and environment-based layout direction switching to ensure a native experience for RTL users.

Localization iOS

Name: Localization iOS
Author: Kaakati

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Mobile Development

Implements enterprise-grade internationalization and localization patterns for iOS and tvOS applications using SwiftUI and UIKit.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for handling multi-language support in Apple ecosystem projects. It automates the setup of a robust localization architecture including .lproj directory structures, type-safe string access via SwiftGen integration, and sophisticated Right-to-Left (RTL) layout handling. By leveraging the LanguageManager pattern and pluralization rules, developers can quickly implement globalized applications that handle complex linguistic requirements—such as Arabic/Hebrew mirroring and count-based string variants—while maintaining a clean, maintainable codebase.

Key Features

01Runtime language switching with an ObservableObject LanguageManager

02Complex pluralization support via .stringsdict templates

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04Advanced Right-to-Left (RTL) layout mirroring and alignment

05Type-safe localization using SwiftGen configuration

06Automated .lproj and .strings file architecture setup

Use Cases

01Expanding an existing iOS application to support RTL languages like Arabic or Hebrew

02Creating dynamic, multi-language UIs that allow users to change languages without restarting the app

03Implementing a type-safe workflow to eliminate runtime crashes caused by missing localization keys

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kaakati/rails-enterprise-dev localization-ios

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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