What authentication methods are supported?

It supports both API Key authentication and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) using the recommended DefaultAzureCredential for enhanced security.

How does it handle large batches of files?

It uses asynchronous poller patterns and Azure Blob Storage containers to process large volumes of documents as background jobs without blocking your application.

Can I use custom terminology for specific industries?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for using custom glossaries (CSV or other formats) to ensure domain-specific terms are translated consistently.

Which document formats are supported by this skill?

It supports a wide range of formats including DOCX, PDF, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, TXT, RTF, CSV, JSON, and localization formats like XLIFF.

Does this skill preserve the layout of my documents?

Yes, the primary capability of the Azure AI Document Translation service is the preservation of original formatting, ensuring translated documents maintain their structure.

Azure AI Document Translation for Python

Name: Azure AI Document Translation for Python
Author: microsoft

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Data Science & ML

Automates batch translation of complex documents while preserving original layouts and formatting using the Azure AI Translator service.

This skill empowers Claude to implement and manage high-volume document translation workflows using the Azure AI Document Translation SDK for Python. It provides comprehensive implementation patterns for translating diverse file formats—including PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—at scale while maintaining structural integrity. Developers can utilize this skill to orchestrate asynchronous batch jobs, integrate custom glossaries for industry-specific terminology, and monitor the lifecycle of translation operations, making it an essential tool for building global-ready applications and automated localization pipelines within the Azure ecosystem.

Key Features

01Implements custom glossary support for domain-specific terminology accuracy

02Preserves original formatting for complex document types like PDF, DOCX, and PPTX

03Supports large-scale batch translation via Azure Blob Storage integration

04Provides both synchronous and asynchronous client patterns for flexible workflows

05Enables granular status monitoring and error handling for individual documents within a batch

061,777 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Localizing multi-format corporate documentation libraries while maintaining visual layout

02Building enterprise-grade localization pipelines with custom glossaries and Entra ID security

03Automating high-volume translation of structured data files like CSV and JSON

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add microsoft/skills azure-ai-translation-document-py

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Implements custom glossary support for domain-specific terminology accuracy

02Preserves original formatting for complex document types like PDF, DOCX, and PPTX

03Supports large-scale batch translation via Azure Blob Storage integration

04Provides both synchronous and asynchronous client patterns for flexible workflows

05Enables granular status monitoring and error handling for individual documents within a batch

061,777 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Localizing multi-format corporate documentation libraries while maintaining visual layout

02Building enterprise-grade localization pipelines with custom glossaries and Entra ID security

03Automating high-volume translation of structured data files like CSV and JSON