localize

Identify localization needs and surface i18n gaps for new market products.

116|9|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill localize-ghaida
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Skill: localize
Source: https://github.com/ghaida/intent/tree/main/skills/localize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill localize-ghaida

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Localization is not translation. It adapts the experience across cultures and languages, ensuring products work in new markets beyond mere word-for-word translation. This skill provides the frameworks and patterns to design for locale-specific content density, date formats, color meaning, trust signals, and compliance considerations from the outset.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cultural adaptation frameworks that generate hypotheses and validate them through /investigate research and /measure data.
  • i18n UX patterns, including externalized strings, RTL support, locale-aware formatting for dates, numbers, currencies, and addresses.
  • Localization testing methodology covering pseudo-localization, linguistic QA, cultural review, and crowd testing across target markets.
  • Compliance awareness shaping UX decisions for GDPR, PIPL, accessibility laws, age verification, and cross-border data considerations.

Quick Start

Outline an initial localization plan for a target market, summarizing content adaptation, RTL considerations, and testing strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about localize

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I design for localization and identify i18n gaps before entering a new market?▼

Design for localization by applying a framework that surfaces i18n gaps and adapts products for new markets. This enforces externalized strings, locale-aware formatting, and cultural adaptation to ensure products function beyond word-for-word translation.

What is the best way to support RTL adoption and locale-aware formatting in my application?▼

The best way to support RTL adoption and locale-aware formatting is applying a dedicated localization framework. This ensures externalized strings, proper RTL support, and correct formatting for dates, numbers, currencies, and addresses across target regions.

How do I build a localization testing strategy that covers pseudo-localization and linguistic QA?▼

Build a localization testing strategy by applying a framework that covers pseudo-localization, linguistic QA, cultural review, and crowd testing across target markets. This comprehensive testing methodology ensures your product works correctly for global users.

How do I handle compliance considerations like GDPR and PIPL when adapting UX for global markets?▼

Handle compliance considerations by using a localization framework that shapes UX decisions for GDPR, PIPL, accessibility laws, age verification, and cross-border data considerations. This ensures your product meets legal requirements across different regions.

What cultural adaptation frameworks work for validating locale-specific content density and trust signals?▼

Cultural adaptation frameworks generate hypotheses and validate them through research and data analysis. They address locale-specific content density, color meaning, and trust signals to ensure your product resonates with users in new markets.

When do I need to externalize strings for internationalization, and what does that process involve?▼

You need to externalize strings when designing for localization from day one. This process involves separating translatable content from code, enabling locale-aware formatting, RTL support, and comprehensive testing across target markets.