localization-testing

Validate translation coverage, locale formats, RTL support, and Unicode handling.

2|2|Updated Aug 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/summarybotng/summarybot-ng --skill localization-testing-summarybotng
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Skill: localization-testing
Source: https://github.com/summarybotng/summarybot-ng/tree/main/.claude/skills/localization-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/summarybotng/summarybot-ng --skill localization-testing-summarybotng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexities of internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) by systematically testing a product's readiness for global markets, ensuring it functions correctly and appropriately across different languages, regions, and cultural contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Testing: Validates translation accuracy, locale-specific formatting (dates, currencies), Right-to-Left (RTL) language layouts, and Unicode character support.
  • Hardcoded String Detection: Identifies hardcoded text that should be externalized for proper localization.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new version of your application in Japan and Arabic-speaking countries, use this Skill to verify that all UI elements are correctly translated, dates and currencies display in the expected local formats, and the layout adapts properly for RTL languages like Arabic.

Quick Start

Use the localization-testing skill to verify translations, date formats, and RTL layout for the French locale.

Frequently Asked Questions about localization-testing

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

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How do I test my application for internationalization and localization readiness?

To test internationalization readiness, validate translation coverage, locale-specific formats, RTL layouts, and Unicode handling. Identify hardcoded strings and ensure cultural appropriateness for global product launches across different languages and regions.

What is the best way to detect hardcoded strings that should be externalized for translation?

Detecting hardcoded strings involves scanning the codebase to identify text that should be externalized for proper localization. Automated testing identifies these embedded strings, ensuring all UI elements are prepared for translation coverage across global markets.

How do I verify Right-to-Left (RTL) language support and Unicode character handling before a launch?

Verifying RTL language support and Unicode handling requires testing layout adaptation for languages like Arabic and evaluating Unicode character rendering. This ensures UI elements display correctly and appropriately across different cultural contexts.

Can I use automated testing to validate locale-specific formats like dates and currencies?

Yes, automated testing validates locale-specific formatting for dates and currencies. It systematically tests product readiness by verifying that regional formats display correctly for target markets, ensuring proper internationalization and localization.

Why does my translated UI display incorrectly for specific cultural contexts?

Translated UIs display incorrectly when internationalization testing is incomplete. Failing to validate translation accuracy, Unicode handling, and RTL layouts causes formatting errors, hardcoded strings, and cultural inappropriateness in global product launches.