Can it help migrate legacy localization files?

Yes, it includes guidance on migrating from legacy .strings and .stringsdict files to the modern String Catalog format.

How does this help with Right-to-Left (RTL) languages?

The skill provides patterns for semantic directions and RTL testing using pseudo-localization to ensure layouts work correctly for languages like Arabic or Hebrew.

How does it improve translation quality?

It emphasizes adding developer comments to localized strings, providing essential context for translators to prevent meaning-based errors.

Does this skill support modern Xcode String Catalogs?

Yes, it specifically focuses on Xcode 15+ String Catalogs (.xcstrings) as the primary method for managing translations and pluralization.

Does it support The Composable Architecture (TCA)?

As part of the swift-engineering suite, these localization patterns are designed to be compatible with both standard SwiftUI and TCA-based architectures.

Swift Localization & i18n

Name: Swift Localization & i18n
Author: johnrogers

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Mobile Development

Streamlines Swift internationalization workflows using modern String Catalogs, pluralization patterns, and Right-to-Left layout support.

This skill equips Claude with the expertise to implement robust internationalization (i18n) for Swift and SwiftUI applications. It focuses on modern Xcode 15+ workflows, specifically leveraging String Catalogs (.xcstrings) for centralized translation management. The skill provides guided implementation for complex localization tasks including pluralization, locale-aware formatting for dates and currencies, and Right-to-Left (RTL) layout optimization. By following these patterns, developers can ensure their code is translation-ready, avoid hardcoded strings, and provide necessary context for human translators.

Key Features

01Right-to-Left (RTL) layout support and semantic direction guidance

02Modern String Catalog (.xcstrings) implementation and management

03Locale-aware formatting for dates, numbers, and currency

04Automated string extraction using String(localized:) and LocalizedStringKey

0561 GitHub stars

06Pluralization handling and .stringsdict migration patterns

Use Cases

01Implementing multi-language support for complex SwiftUI interfaces

02Migrating legacy .strings files to modern Xcode String Catalogs

03Optimizing layouts for Right-to-Left languages like Arabic and Hebrew

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add johnrogers/claude-swift-engineering localization

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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