Does this skill support the latest Xcode features?

Yes, it includes detailed patterns for Xcode 15+ String Catalogs (.xcstrings) and modern SwiftUI localization techniques.

Can it help with Right-to-Left (RTL) languages?

Absolutely, it provides guidance on RTL layout direction, semantic images, and forcing directions in both SwiftUI and UIKit.

Does it cover non-string data like dates and currency?

Yes, it includes comprehensive patterns for Number, Date, List, and Measurement formatters to ensure all data types are properly localized.

How does it handle plurals and variables?

It utilizes modern Swift syntax for auto-pluralization and safe string interpolation to avoid common localization errors like manual concatenation.

Apple Localization & i18n

Name: Apple Localization & i18n
Author: alejandrolaborda

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Mobile Development

Implements internationalization and localization best practices for Apple platforms including String Catalogs, formatters, and RTL support.

This skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge for localizing iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS applications. It focuses on modern workflows using Xcode 15+ String Catalogs while maintaining support for legacy UIKit patterns. By leveraging this skill, developers can ensure their apps handle pluralization, complex data formatting (dates, currencies, measurements), and Right-to-Left (RTL) layouts correctly. It serves as a comprehensive guide for creating culturally relevant user experiences and avoiding common pitfalls like string concatenation and hardcoded UI dimensions.

Key Features

01Advanced locale-aware formatters for numbers, dates, and measurements

02Comprehensive RTL (Right-to-Left) layout and directional image support

03SwiftUI and UIKit localized string patterns and pluralization

04Testing strategies using pseudolanguages and xcodebuild export tools

05Modern String Catalog (.xcstrings) implementation and syntax

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Implementing automatic pluralization and grammar inflection in SwiftUI

02Converting legacy .strings files to modern Xcode 15 String Catalogs

03Ensuring UI layouts adapt correctly for German (long text) or Arabic (RTL)

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add alejandrolaborda/agent-tools localization

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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