Will it break my format specifiers like %@ or %d?

No, the skill is programmed to strictly preserve all format specifiers and uses positional arguments (like %1$@) to ensure correct grammar when languages reorder components.

How does it know which languages my project supports?

The skill automatically inspects your .xcodeproj file's knownRegions to determine exactly which languages are configured for your project.

Does this skill support pluralization?

Yes, it identifies and handles plural variants such as 'one', 'few', 'many', and 'other' according to the specific linguistic rules of the target language.

Can I translate just one specific file or folder?

Yes, you can scope translations by specific file, folder, Xcode target, or even string patterns to focus on specific parts of your app.

Xcode String Catalog Localizer

Name: Xcode String Catalog Localizer
Author: chadpod

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Mobile Development

Localizes Xcode .xcstrings files by automatically detecting missing translations, preserving format specifiers, and managing pluralization variants.

About

The Xcode String Catalog Localizer is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline internationalization for Apple platform developers. It automates the process of finding, analyzing, and translating .xcstrings files directly within your development environment. By intelligently detecting missing locales, respecting translation states, and carefully preserving critical format specifiers and pluralization rules, this skill ensures high-quality localization while maintaining the technical integrity of your Xcode projects. It supports scoped translations by file, folder, or target, allowing for granular control over the localization workflow.

Key Features

Full support for complex pluralization rules across different languages
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Automatic detection of .xcstrings files and configured project languages
Batch translation processing with review steps for quality assurance
Intelligent identification of untranslated, new, or stale strings
Strict preservation of format specifiers and positional arguments

Use Cases

Automating the translation of newly added UI strings during development
Synchronizing translations when source strings are updated and marked as stale
Adding support for new languages to an existing iOS or macOS application

About

Key Features

Full support for complex pluralization rules across different languages
0 GitHub stars
Automatic detection of .xcstrings files and configured project languages
Batch translation processing with review steps for quality assurance
Intelligent identification of untranslated, new, or stale strings
Strict preservation of format specifiers and positional arguments

Use Cases

Automating the translation of newly added UI strings during development
Synchronizing translations when source strings are updated and marked as stale
Adding support for new languages to an existing iOS or macOS application