vscode-ext-localization

To localize VS Code extensions, you create language-specific JSON and Markdown files for configurations, walkthrough content, and in-code strings. This ensures user-facing elements are translated accurately for a global audience.

Internationalizing package.json settings involves creating language-specific package.nls JSON files, such as package.nls.es.json for Spanish. This process localizes settings, commands, menus, and views defined in the configuration.

Translating walkthrough content requires creating localized Markdown files tailored to specific languages. This ensures that the instructional walkthroughs displayed to users are accurately translated for the target audience.

Yes, you can localize in-code strings by creating language-specific bundle.l10n JSON files, such as bundle.l10n.es.json. This translates internal messages and strings within your extension's source code.

Yes, you need separate language-specific JSON files for each target language, such as creating .nls.fr.json and bundle.l10n.fr.json for French. This ensures both configurations and in-code strings are properly localized.

Localization guidelines cover localizing configurations in package.json, walkthrough Markdown content, and in-code source strings. This comprehensive approach ensures all user-facing elements support internationalization.