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orbit-i18n

Audit WordPress plugin internationalization compliance for string wrapping and text domain consistency.

2|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
Search Tags:#plugin development#i18n#internationalization#WordPress#text domain
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-i18n
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Skill: orbit-i18n
Source: https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit/tree/main/skills/orbit-i18n
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adityaarsharma/orbit --skill orbit-i18n

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of ensuring that a WordPress plugin is properly internationalized (i18n) before release, covering critical aspects like string wrapping, text domain matching, and POT file freshness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Internationalization Checks: Validates that every user-facing string is correctly wrapped for translation.
  • Text Domain Consistency: Ensures that the text domain in the plugin matches the plugin folder name.
  • Locale-Loading Hook Timing: Verifies that the locale is loaded at the correct time during plugin initialization.
  • Translator-Friendly Placeholders: Checks that placeholders use %1$s for consistent translation.
  • Pluralization and Context: Ensures correct pluralization and context disambiguation for translations.
  • Use Case: Before releasing a new version of your plugin, run this Skill to automatically audit and fix potential i18n issues.

Quick Start

Use the orbit-i18n skill to audit the i18n readiness of your plugin 'my-plugin'.

Frequently Asked Questions about orbit-i18n

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my WordPress plugin is ready for internationalization?▼

WordPress plugin internationalization readiness is verified by auditing string wrapping, text domain consistency, locale-loading hook timing, translator-friendly placeholders, pluralization, and context disambiguation to ensure correct multilingual localization.

What does text domain consistency mean for WordPress plugin i18n?▼

Text domain consistency in WordPress plugin i18n means the text domain declared in your plugin code matches the plugin folder name, ensuring translation files load correctly during localization.

How do I fix locale-loading hook timing for a WordPress plugin text domain?▼

Fix locale-loading hook timing by verifying the text domain loads at the correct time during plugin initialization, ensuring translation files are available before user-facing strings render in WordPress.

Why do WordPress translation placeholders need to use %1$s format?▼

WordPress translation placeholders need %1$s format to be translator-friendly, allowing translators to reorder variables in localized strings for different language grammar structures during plugin internationalization.

When should I audit my WordPress plugin for i18n compliance?▼

Audit WordPress plugin i18n compliance before releasing a new version, ensuring every user-facing string is correctly wrapped for translation, pluralization is handled, and POT files are fresh for multilingual users.

Does this internationalization audit check pluralization and context disambiguation?▼

Yes, this internationalization audit checks pluralization and context disambiguation, ensuring WordPress plugin translations correctly handle singular and plural forms while distinguishing identical strings with different meanings.

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