
vscode-ext-localization
Localize VS Code extensions across configurations, walkthrough content
by githubFree
Description
vscode-ext-localization is an agent skill from the github/awesome-copilot collection that guides the localization of Visual Studio Code extensions, covering every part of an extension the user sees. It uses three approaches, chosen by the kind of resource. Settings, commands, menus and views are localized through package.nls.LANGID.json files. Walkthrough content is localized through markdown files for each language. Strings in the extension's source code are localized through bundle.l10n.LANGID.json files. When a new localizable resource is added or changed, the translation for every language the extension supports must be created or updated at the same time, so no language is left behind. The skill is useful for extension authors who want their tools to reach users in other languages, and for maintainers adding new settings or messages to an existing extension. Machine translation may be a starting point, but translations of user-facing text should be reviewed by native speakers before release. The skill is installed with the skills CLI from the github/awesome-copilot repository. Its skills.sh page showed about 8.9K installs and passing results from three security audits at the time of the scan.…
Highlights
- Three localization approaches by resource type
- package.nls, markdown walkthrough and bundle.l10n files
- Keeps every supported language in step
- Covers settings, commands, menus, views and source strings
- Installs with the skills CLI
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vscode-ext-localization FAQ
How many localization approaches are there?
Three, chosen by the kind of resource: package.nls files, markdown walkthroughs and bundle.l10n files.
What does it cover?
Settings, commands, menus, views, walkthrough content and strings in the source code.
Should translations be checked?
Yes. Have native speakers review the user-facing text before release.
How do I install it?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill vscode-ext-localization.
What security audits does it have?
skills.sh lists three audits: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass, Socket Pass and Snyk Pass.
What are the best vscode-ext-localization alternatives?
Popular alternatives to vscode-ext-localization include i18n, boost-prompt and code-tour. See all vscode-ext-localization alternatives








