kobo-translation

Automate KoboToolbox content translation into French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joshuaberetta/kobo-translation-test --skill kobo-translation
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Skill: kobo-translation
Source: https://github.com/joshuaberetta/kobo-translation-test/tree/main/skills/kobo-translation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joshuaberetta/kobo-translation-test --skill kobo-translation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the translation and localization of KoboToolbox content across French, Spanish, and Arabic, reducing manual effort and ensuring brand-consistent terminology.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified terminology: Enforces brand terms and UI capitalization from official references.
  • Multi-language support: Translates academy content, UI text, documentation, support articles, and marketing materials.
  • Structure-aware: Preserves Markdown/HTML structure and formats during translation; supports diff-based updates for incremental changes.

Quick Start

Place the English source files under docs/en and run the translation workflow to generate localized copies under docs/es, docs/fr, and docs/ar. For example, translate docs/en/QUICKSTART.md to the target languages.

Frequently Asked Questions about kobo-translation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate KoboToolbox content while preserving brand terminology?

You can translate KoboToolbox content by referencing official brand-terminology and UI-terminology style guides. This ensures translations across academy courses, documentation, and marketing materials maintain consistent brand terms and UI capitalization.

Can I automate multilingual translation for Markdown and HTML documentation?

Yes, you can automate multilingual translation for Markdown and HTML documentation. The process preserves the original file structure and formatting while generating localized copies for target languages like French, Spanish, and Arabic.

What is diff-based translation and how does it minimize content churn?

Diff-based translation processes incremental changes to source files rather than full documents. It updates only the modified text sections in localized copies, minimizing content churn and preserving existing formatting across multi-language workflows.

How do I set up a multi-language workflow for KoboToolbox academy courses?

To set up a multi-language workflow, place English source files under a specific directory and run the translation workflow. This generates localized copies for target languages, ensuring support articles and UI text remain structure-aware.

Does the KoboToolbox translation process support gender-inclusive language in Arabic and Spanish?

Yes, the KoboToolbox translation process supports gender-inclusive language in Arabic and Spanish. It applies localized style guides automatically to ensure translated UI text and documentation meet gender-inclusive standards.

What are the limitations of automating UI text localization for support articles?

Automating UI text localization requires strict adherence to official UI-terminology and brand-terminology references. Limitations include the need for diff-based updates to manage incremental changes without disrupting existing Markdown or HTML structures.