# Roo Translation

Provides comprehensive guidelines for translating and localizing CoStrict extension...

- Repository: https://github.com/zgsm-ai/costrict (4459 stars)
- Category: Design
- License: Apache-2.0
- Last updated: 2026-09-30
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add zgsm-ai/costrict --skill roo-translation -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add zgsm-ai/costrict --skill roo-translation -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add zgsm-ai/costrict --skill roo-translation -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add zgsm-ai/costrict --skill roo-translation -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Provides comprehensive guidelines for translating and localizing CoStrict extension strings. Use when tasks involve i18n, translation, localization, adding new languages, or updating existing translation files. This skill covers both core extension (src/i18n/locales/) and WebView UI (webview-ui/src/i18n/locales/) localization.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# CoStrict Translation Skill

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when the task involves:

- Adding new translatable strings to the CoStrict extension
- Translating existing strings to new languages
- Updating or fixing translations in existing language files
- Understanding i18n patterns used in the codebase
- Working with localization files in either core extension or WebView UI

## When NOT to Use This Skill

Do NOT use this skill when:

- Working on non-translation code changes
- The task doesn't involve i18n or localization
- You're only reading translation files for reference without modifying them

## Supported Languages and Locations

Localize all strings into the following locale files: ca, de, en, es, fr, hi, id, it, ja, ko, nl, pl, pt-BR, ru, tr, vi, zh-CN, zh-TW

The VSCode extension has two main areas that require localization:

| Component          | Path                           | Purpose                   |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Core Extension** | `src/i18n/locales/`            | Extension backend strings |
| **WebView UI**     | `webview-ui/src/i18n/locales/` | User interface strings    |

## Brand Voice, Tone, and Word Choice

For detailed brand voice, tone, and word choice guidance, refer to the guidance file:

- [`.roo/guidance/roo-translator.md`](../../guidance/roo-translator.md)

This guidance file is loaded at runtime and should be consulted for the latest brand and style standards.

## Voice, Style and Tone Guidelines

The rest: https://github.com/zgsm-ai/costrict/blob/HEAD/.roo/skills/roo-translation/SKILL.md