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Vscode Ext Localization

Published by aicyberguardian in storycraftr-next

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What this skill does

Guidelines for proper localization of VS Code extensions, following VS Code extension development guidelines, libraries and good practices

Add Vscode Ext Localization to your agent

Review the source and files first. When you are ready, copy the prompt instruction or use the CLI command supported by your environment.

Install with a prompt

Paste this into a compatible coding agent:

add this skill "vscode-ext-localization" from https://github.com/aicyberguardian/storycraftr-next

Install with the CLI

Run this command in a controlled environment after reviewing the repository:

npx skills add https://github.com/aicyberguardian/storycraftr-next --skill vscode-ext-localization

Skill instructions

VS Code Extension Localization

Guidelines for properly localizing every aspect of VS Code extensions.

Localization Approaches

1. Configuration (Settings, Commands, Menus, Views, Walkthroughs)

  • Create package.nls.LANGID.json files
  • Example: package.nls.pt-br.json for Brazilian Portuguese
  • Translate all title, description, and user-facing strings

2. Walkthrough Content

  • Create localized Markdown files
  • Example: walkthrough/someStep.pt-br.md
  • Translate narrative content and instructions

3. Source Code Messages

  • Create bundle.l10n.LANGID.json files
  • Example: bundle.l10n.pt-br.json for Brazilian Portuguese
  • Translate user-facing strings in TypeScript/JavaScript

Process

When adding new localizable resources:

  1. Create the resource in the default language
  2. For each supported language:
    • Create language-specific configuration/content file
    • Translate all user-facing strings
    • Maintain consistency with existing terminology

Supported Language Codes

  • pt-br: Brazilian Portuguese
  • es: Spanish
  • fr: French
  • de: German
  • ja: Japanese
  • zh-cn: Simplified Chinese
  • And others as needed

Best Practices

  • Keep translations consistent with existing glossary
  • Review translations for clarity and cultural appropriateness
  • Test localized UI to ensure proper display
  • Maintain translation files in sync with source changes
  • Document terminology decisions in translation notes

Files to Localize

  • package.json: Commands, settings, views, walkthroughs
  • Extension code: User messages, error strings, status updates
  • Documentation: Walkthrough content, tutorials

Files included

  • SKILL.md

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