Claude Code SRT Translator Skill for Timing-Preserving Subtitles
Translate SRT, VTT, or text subtitles. Keep cue numbers and timing for timed files, then adjust line breaks and terminology for the target locale.
中文Install in Claude Code
Use Claude Code and the pinned skill with subtitles you can process. Specify the target language and locale.
- Open the pinned repository checkout and confirm `workflows/video-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/srt-translator/SKILL.md` is present.
- Start Claude Code in the `workflows/video-creator-workflow` subproject and call `/srt-translator` with the work and its verification goal.
Example task
Translate a fictional cue, Please bring your library card, to Simplified Chinese. Keep cue 1 and the 00:00:01,000 to 00:00:04,000 timing.What to check
Expect copy-ready SRT with the same cue number and timing, plus a natural translation. Keep explanatory notes outside the subtitle text.
Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated
Frequently asked question
Can long translations change cue timing?
Try line breaks and concise phrasing first. If retiming is needed, identify it as a separate editing step.