translation
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When the user wants to translate content, create translation workflows, manage terminology, or optimize translation quality. Also use when the user mentions "translate," "translation," "localization copy," "glossary," "terminology," "style guide translation," "machine translation," "human translation," "TMS," or "multilingual content." For strategy, use localization-strategy.
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- Littlpinguin/marketing-cockpit-templatetheir own version, first seen Nov 3, 2026
- artemnovichkov/xcode-skillstheir own version, first seen Oct 30, 2026
- kostja94/marketing-skillstheir own version, first seen Oct 21, 2026
- fastclaw-ai/fastclawtheir own version, first seen Oct 8, 2026
- doxygen/doxygentheir own version, first seen Oct 8, 2026
- poorvith-mp/skills-writingtheir own version, first seen Aug 19, 2026
Other versions7 projects use a version of this.
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- doxygen/doxygen★ 6.6ksame name
- fastclaw-ai/fastclaw★ 1.4ksame name
- kostja94/marketing-skills★ 1.1ksame name
- artemnovichkov/xcode-skills★ 87same name
- Littlpinguin/marketing-cockpit-template★ 9same name
- poorvith-mp/skills-writing★ 0same name
- Shugar86/my-agent★ 0same name
How matches are found. Word for word: the exact same text. Edited: shares passages with this file (“99% same” means 99% of its five-word phrases also appear here; 10% or more counts). Their own version: similar meaning, or, weakest, the same name. We can’t tell which project had it first. Projects are counted among the 200 most-starred candidates, and mentions are links to the repository we found, up to 50 per site, so both counts are a floor.
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The file
We split this skill into the rules it gives an agent
6 rules. 0 are common, 5 are distinctive, and 1 is very specific to this project.
0
Common
Most of the 6 edited versions we read keep these.
5
Distinctive
This author's own choices. Worth a look.
1
Very specific
Tied to their project's names, files or tools. Probably skip.
- Common
- Distinctive
- Very specific
- Distinctive: line 19
Human vs MT: When to use each; post-editing
- Very specific: line 25
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for brand voice, target …
- Distinctive: line 93
Principle: Don't translate terminology lists.
- Distinctive: line 143
Translating keyword lists: instead of re-researching in target language
- Distinctive: line 178
Thin content: Avoid publishing many low-quality translated pages at once.
- Distinctive: line 191
When adding a new locale: create glossary, style guide, then translate.
“Common” is measured: kept by at least 6 in 10 of the 6 edited versions of this file we could read. “Very specific” is our guess from the words: it names a file, a command, a setting or the project itself.
Files
Content: Translation
Guides translation workflow, terminology, style, and quality for multilingual content. Covers when to use human vs machine translation, glossary and style guide creation, and SEO considerations. For i18n implementation, hreflang, and URL structure, see localization-strategy.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Scope
- Workflow: Brief → translate → review
- Terminology: Glossary creation and management
- Style guide: Voice, tone, formatting per language
- Human vs MT: When to use each; post-editing
- Quality: QA, consistency, SEO
- Market-specific: Terminology by region
Initial Assessment
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for brand voice, target markets, and product terminology.
Identify:
- Content type: Product UI, marketing copy, blog, landing page, docs
- Target language(s): Priority locales
- Existing assets: Glossary, style guide, translation memory (TM)
1. Translation Workflow
Brief → Translate → Review
| Phase | Purpose | Output |
| Brief | Context, audience, tone, glossary reference, style guide | Translator brief document |
| Translate | First pass; use glossary + TM when available | Draft translation |
| Review | Native speaker review; consistency, brand voice, SEO | Final translation |
Translator Brief
Include in every project:
- Context: What the content is for (landing page, product UI, blog)
- Audience: Target market, user persona
- Tone: Formal, casual, technical
- Glossary: Link or attach; mandatory terms
- Style guide: Reference or key rules
- Constraints: Character limits (UI), SEO keywords to include naturally
Content-Type Workflow
| Content Type | Approach | Notes |
| Product UI | Glossary-critical; short strings; consistency | Use TM; avoid machine translation |
| Marketing copy | Brand voice; cultural adaptation | Human translation; see terminology |
| Blog / Article | SEO; natural keyword placement | Re-research keywords in target language; don't translate keyword lists |
| Landing page | Conversion-focused; CTA clarity | Human; test localized CTAs |
| Technical docs | Precision; glossary | TM + glossary; consider MT + post-edit for high volume |
2. Glossary & Terminology
Glossary Purpose
- Consistency: Same term translated the same way across all content
- Brand: Product names, feature names, approved phrasing
- Compliance: Safety, legal, regulated terms
- Cost: Reduces rework; accelerates review
Glossary Structure
| Field | Purpose |
| Source term | Original (e.g., English) |
| Target term | Approved translation |
| Context | Where it appears; usage note |
| Do not translate | Brand names, product names (when applicable) |
Market-Specific Terminology
| Term | English | Chinese | Notes |
| Generative AI | Generative AI, GenAI | AIGC (人工智能生成内容) | Use "AIGC" for China; "Generative AI" for English |
| Influencer | Influencer | KOL (关键意见领袖) | "KOL" common in Chinese marketing |
| User | User | 用户 | Context-dependent |
| Dashboard | Dashboard | 控制台, 仪表盘 | Choose one; document in glossary |
Principle: Don't translate terminology lists; research how target market searches and speaks. See keyword-research for multi-language keyword research.
3. Style Guide (Translation)
Elements to Define
| Element | Purpose |
| Voice | Brand personality; formal vs casual |
| Tone | Varies by content type (support = helpful; marketing = persuasive) |
| Register | Formal (您) vs informal (你) in languages that distinguish |
| Punctuation | Quotation marks, spacing (e.g., no space before colon in French) |
| Formatting | Dates, numbers, units; locale-specific |
| Forbidden | Terms or phrases to avoid |
Per-Language Considerations
- Chinese: Simplified vs Traditional; measure word usage
- German: Formal (Sie) vs informal (du); compound nouns
- Japanese: Honorifics; keigo for formal contexts
- Arabic: RTL; formal vs dialect
4. Human vs Machine Translation
When to Use Human Translation
| Scenario | Reason |
| Product UI | Terminology, UX clarity, brand |
| Marketing copy | Persuasion, cultural nuance, CTAs |
| Landing pages | Conversion; tested copy |
| Legal, compliance | Accuracy, liability |
| Brand-critical | Taglines, campaign copy |
When Machine Translation (MT) May Be Acceptable
| Scenario | Condition |
| High-volume, low-stakes | Internal docs, user-generated content |
| Draft / triage | MT + human post-edit (MTPE) |
| Real-time | Chat, support; with disclaimer |
Avoid
- Raw MT for product/marketing: Terminology errors, cultural misfires, poor SEO
- MT without post-edit for customer-facing content
- Translating keyword lists instead of re-researching in target language
5. Translation Memory (TM) & TMS
Translation Memory
- What: Stores approved source↔target sentence pairs
- Benefit: Consistency; reuse; lower cost per word; faster turnaround
- Best practice: Maintain TM; clean duplicates; align with glossary
Translation Management System (TMS)
- Use for: Centralized workflow; glossary + TM integration; vendor management
- When: Multiple languages; ongoing translation; team collaboration
6. Quality & SEO
Quality Checklist
- Glossary terms used correctly
- Style guide followed
- No untranslated strings
- Numbers, dates, units localized
- Character limits respected (UI)
- Native speaker review completed
SEO for Translated Content
- Keywords: Re-research in target language; don't translate from source
- Metadata: Title, description translated; see title-tag, meta-description
- Hreflang: Technical implementation in localization-strategy; translation produces the content
- Thin content: Avoid publishing many low-quality translated pages at once; can trigger penalties. See localization-strategy Multilingual Risks.
7. Integration with Localization
| Topic | Skill |
| i18n implementation | localization-strategy |
| URL structure, hreflang | localization-strategy |
| Translation workflow, glossary, style | This skill (translation) |
| Keyword research by market | keyword-research; localization-strategy |
When adding a new locale: create glossary, style guide, then translate. See localization-strategy for technical checklist (hreflang, sitemap, metadata).
Output Format
- Translator brief (context, audience, glossary, style)
- Glossary additions or updates
- Style guide notes for target language
- Human vs MT recommendation
- Quality checklist
Related Skills
Strategy & Technical
- localization-strategy: i18n, hreflang, URL structure, pricing by market; translation produces content for localized pages
- content-strategy: Multilingual content planning; avoid thin translations
- content-marketing: Content types and formats; translation as one channel adaptation
SEO & Content
- keyword-research: Multi-language keyword research; don't translate keyword lists
- page-metadata: Hreflang implementation
- title-tag, meta-description: Translate metadata per locale
- copywriting: Source copy to translate; brand voice
- image-optimization: Localize image filenames for translated pages
Pages
- article-page-generator: Article structure; translate with SEO in mind
- landing-page-generator: Landing page copy; human translation for conversion
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