Is it possible to use this for internal project specs?

Yes, it includes specific logic for the .workaholic/ directory to ensure that internal specifications are mirrored correctly in designated secondary languages.

Which languages are supported by this translation skill?

The skill primarily focuses on Japanese (ja) but also supports Chinese (zh), Korean (ko), German (de), French (fr), and Spanish (es).

Does this skill translate code comments?

No, code comments inside code blocks are preserved in their original language to maintain technical context and prevent execution errors.

How does the skill handle technical terms like 'commit' or 'branch'?

For developer documentation, core concepts and Git terms are kept in English to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with industry standards.

How are translated files named?

The skill supports two patterns: the suffix pattern (e.g., README.ja.md) and the directory pattern (e.g., ja/README.md) for larger documentation sets.

Markdown Documentation Translator

Name: Markdown Documentation Translator
Author: qmu

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Learning & Documentation

Translates English markdown files into multiple languages while preserving technical formatting and developer-specific terminology.

This skill provides standardized policies and automated workflows for converting English documentation and README files into languages like Japanese, Chinese, and French. It ensures technical accuracy by preserving code blocks, frontmatter keys, and Git-specific concepts in English while localizing prose and metadata. The skill is particularly optimized for projects using the workaholic structure, offering specialized logic for managing parallel documentation versions and internal linking within the .workaholic/ directory.

Key Features

01Preserves markdown structure, code blocks, and HTML tags during translation

02Supports multiple naming patterns including suffix-based and directory-based structures

03Maintains synchronized link structures across different language versions

04Enforces English-only technical terminology for developer-facing documentation

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06Automates parallel translation workflows for internal project documentation

Use Cases

01Translating technical documentation while keeping code samples unchanged

02Synchronizing internal project specifications across multi-language teams

03Localizing open-source README files for international developers

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add qmu/workaholic translate

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