Which languages are supported by default?

The skill includes built-in support for Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), and Spanish (es), but users can also define custom language codes.

Does it overwrite my original English documentation?

Never. It creates separate localized files with language-specific suffixes, such as SKILL.zh-CN.md, ensuring your source file remains untouched.

How do I change my preferred translation languages?

You can use the '/skill-i18n config' command to interactively update your default language settings and file preferences.

Does it translate my actual source code?

No, Skill i18n specifically targets documentation files like SKILL.md and README.md. It is designed to preserve code blocks and technical identifiers while translating the descriptive text.

Can I use this in an automated CI/CD workflow?

Yes, Skill i18n provides command-line flags like --no-prompt and --overwrite, making it easy to integrate into automated scripts and other Claude Code skills.

Skill i18n Documentation Translator

Name: Skill i18n Documentation Translator
Author: guo-yu

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Learning & Documentation

Automates the translation of Claude Code skill documentation into multiple languages for international distribution.

Skill i18n is a specialized automation tool designed for developers who share Claude Code skills globally. It streamlines the localization process by automatically translating SKILL.md and README.md files while intelligently preserving technical elements like code blocks, terminal commands, and URLs. By providing a structured way to manage multilingual documentation through an interactive TUI and persistent configuration, it ensures that your skills remain accessible and professional across different language regions including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Key Features

01Skill-specific configuration for tailored localization workflows

02201 GitHub stars

03Seamless integration with other skills like share-skill for automated publishing

04Preservation of technical syntax such as code blocks, file paths, and URLs

05Interactive TUI for easy configuration and initial language selection

06Multi-language support for common codes including zh-CN, ja, ko, and es

Use Cases

01Maintaining consistent README files across multiple language versions

02Automating localization steps in documentation publishing pipelines

03Translating skill documentation for global open-source contributors

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add guo-yu/skills skill-i18n

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill