Localize visible configuration text in Claude Code

Translate user-facing text in code, Markdown, or configuration while preserving the format and technical identifiers.

Install in Claude Code

A Claude Code workspace with the text asset, its file format, and a target language.

Review `.claude/skills/translate/SKILL.md` and its requirements at the pinned GitHub commit.
Create `.claude/skills/translate/` in your project and save the reviewed file as `.claude/skills/translate/SKILL.md`.
Start Claude Code from that project's root, then select `/translate` in the slash menu.

Example task

Translate visible text in a fictional configuration to Spanish. The fixture is `{message:'Print the rehearsal list',maxRows:24,mode:'print-preview'}`. Only message is user-facing.

What to check

Keep the same form and keys. Verify `{message:'Imprimir la lista de ensayos',maxRows:24,mode:'print-preview'}`. The numeric value, mode identifier, and structure stay the same.

Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated 2026-11-14

Frequently asked question

Which configuration values should be preserved during translation?

Translate user-facing messages and descriptions. Keep keys, numbers, paths, URLs, and identifiers that the program depends on, then verify the format.