localize

Identify localization needs and surface i18n gaps for new market products.

116|9|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill localize-ghaida
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Skill: localize
Source: https://github.com/ghaida/intent/tree/main/skills/localize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill localize-ghaida

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Localization is not translation. It adapts the experience across cultures and languages, ensuring products work in new markets beyond mere word-for-word translation. This skill provides the frameworks and patterns to design for locale-specific content density, date formats, color meaning, trust signals, and compliance considerations from the outset.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cultural adaptation frameworks that generate hypotheses and validate them through /investigate research and /measure data.
  • i18n UX patterns, including externalized strings, RTL support, locale-aware formatting for dates, numbers, currencies, and addresses.
  • Localization testing methodology covering pseudo-localization, linguistic QA, cultural review, and crowd testing across target markets.
  • Compliance awareness shaping UX decisions for GDPR, PIPL, accessibility laws, age verification, and cross-border data considerations.

Quick Start

Outline an initial localization plan for a target market, summarizing content adaptation, RTL considerations, and testing strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about localize

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

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How do I design for localization and identify i18n gaps before entering a new market?

Design for localization by applying a framework that surfaces i18n gaps and adapts products for new markets. This enforces externalized strings, locale-aware formatting, and cultural adaptation to ensure products function beyond word-for-word translation.

What is the best way to support RTL adoption and locale-aware formatting in my application?

The best way to support RTL adoption and locale-aware formatting is applying a dedicated localization framework. This ensures externalized strings, proper RTL support, and correct formatting for dates, numbers, currencies, and addresses across target regions.

How do I build a localization testing strategy that covers pseudo-localization and linguistic QA?

Build a localization testing strategy by applying a framework that covers pseudo-localization, linguistic QA, cultural review, and crowd testing across target markets. This comprehensive testing methodology ensures your product works correctly for global users.

How do I handle compliance considerations like GDPR and PIPL when adapting UX for global markets?

Handle compliance considerations by using a localization framework that shapes UX decisions for GDPR, PIPL, accessibility laws, age verification, and cross-border data considerations. This ensures your product meets legal requirements across different regions.

What cultural adaptation frameworks work for validating locale-specific content density and trust signals?

Cultural adaptation frameworks generate hypotheses and validate them through research and data analysis. They address locale-specific content density, color meaning, and trust signals to ensure your product resonates with users in new markets.

When do I need to externalize strings for internationalization, and what does that process involve?

You need to externalize strings when designing for localization from day one. This process involves separating translatable content from code, enabling locale-aware formatting, RTL support, and comprehensive testing across target markets.