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GitHub AppImproved

GitHub App: Detect hardcoded strings in code

As a part of checks improvements for GitHub App, we have added a new check that detects hardcoded strings in your codebase. This check scans your pull request changes for any string literals that are not using translation keys and flags them as issues. This way, you can ensure that all user-facing text in your code is properly localized and avoid accidentally introducing hardcoded strings that won't be translated.

Learn more in GitHub App Checks documentation.
OverviewNew

Project Overview

We have added a new Overview page that provides a comprehensive summary of your project's translation status and key metrics. The overview includes recent comments, public suggestions, tasks, and activity related to translations, giving you a quick snapshot of what's happening in your project. You can also create project notes with important information like style guides, translation instructions, or any other details that your translators might need.

You can enable the Overview tab in the project settings.
Project Overview
ShopifyImproved

Shopify: Metaobjects support

We have added support for Shopify Metaobjects in our Shopify integration. Reconnect your Shopify store in the integration settings to sync Metaobjects and their translations.
ActivityImproved

Activity: Translation change details

You can now see the previous translation value whenever a translation is changed. In the Activity tab, click the Changes entry to view the previous value alongside the new one. This makes it easy to track exactly what changed and compare it with the earlier version.
Activity: Translation change details
WebImproved

A11y fixes and UI improvements

We have implemented several UI enhancements to make the application more intuitive. A key update involves the Tab key behavior in the translation editor to meet accessibility (A11y) standards:
  • New Default: The Tab key now navigates between translation quick actions (accept, auto-translate, QA checks, etc.) rather than going to the next translation
  • Customizable: You can revert to the old behavior via 'Editor Settings' > 'Skip quick actions on Tab' if you prefer using Tab for text formatting.
DocsImproved

Ask Docs: AI-powered documentation search

We have added a new feature to our documentation, which allows you to ask questions and get answers based on our documentation content. It uses AI to understand your questions and provide relevant answers from our documentation and blog, making it easier to find the information you need quickly.
Ask Docs: AI-powered documentation search
GitHub AppImproved

GitHub App: GitHub Checks (beta)

We added new GitHub checks for the GitHub App integration. You can now run separate pull request checks for:
  • coverage (missing translations)
  • acceptance (not reviewed translations)
  • quality (QA issues with configurable minimum severity)
These checks create individual check runs based on your checks configuration in simplelocalize-github.yml.

Learn more: GitHub App documentation
EditorNew

Auto-generate pseudo translations

You can now auto-generate pseudo translations directly in the Translation Editor through auto-translation. Create a new custom language and select the "Pseudo-localization" translation provider. When you trigger auto-translation for this language, pseudo translations will be generated automatically based on your source language translations.

Pseudo translations do not affect your auto-translation limits, so you can use this feature as much as you need for testing and development purposes.
Auto-generate pseudo translations
ShopifyImproved

Shopify - improved synchronization performance

We have improved the synchronization performance for Shopify projects, especially for larger stores with a lot of content. The synchronization process has been optimized to reduce the time it takes to sync translations between your Shopify store and SimpleLocalize.

You can also trigger a global synchronization from the Action button to push all translation changes to your Shopify store at once or import all translations from your store to SimpleLocalize.
Shopify - improved synchronization performance
Translation HostingImproved

Publish selected keys to selected environment

You can now publish selected translation keys to a chosen hosting environment directly from the Translation Editor. Select one or more keys, open the context menu, choose Publish translations, pick the target environment, and confirm. This makes it possible to push a specific set of changes directly to the right environment.

Learn more: Translation Hosting documentation
Publish selected keys to selected environment
File formatsImproved

XLIFF: Custom properties and review status support

We have improved the XLIFF 1.2 and XLIFF 2 file format support with custom properties, review status handling, and additional attributes.
  • Review status on import: For XLIFF 1.2, state="final" or state="signed-off" sets the status to REVIEWED. For XLIFF 2, state="final" or state="reviewed" sets the status to REVIEWED. Otherwise, the status remains unchanged.
  • Review status on export: For both XLIFF 1.2 and XLIFF 2, reviewed translations are exported with state="final". If a translation exists but is not reviewed, it is exported with state="translated".
  • XLIFF 1.2 context support: Contexts are now saved in translation key attributes and exported back to XLIFF files.
  • resname attribute: The resname attribute is now saved to translation key attributes.
  • translate attribute: On import and export, if translate="no" or translate="false", translation is locked in the editor.
For XLIFF 1.2 export, some of these changes are only available for projects created after April 10. For older projects, the XLIFF_12_VERSION_2 option is required.
Translation EditorNew

Inspector panel (beta)

Open translation details in a new inspector panel to view and edit translations while keeping the context of the translation list. The inspector panel allows you to quickly access translation details, such as description and screenshots, check translation memory, qa checks and add comments, all without losing your place in the list.

The Inspector panel is currently in beta, so make sure to enable beta features in your profile settings to see it. If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvements, please let us know!
Inspector panel (beta)
File formatsNew

typesafe-i18n connector for TypeScript projects

We have added a new open-source connector for typesafe-i18n that allows you to export and import translations to and from flat JSON files compatible with SimpleLocalize. The connector reads typesafe-i18n translation files, flattens nested keys, and writes them as flat key-value JSON files organized by locale and namespace. It also supports importing translations back into typesafe-i18n format.

Learn more: typesafe-i18n connector on GitHub.
Translation HostingImproved

Translation Hosting: publish by tag

You can now publish translations to Translation Hosting filtered by tag. This allows you to organize your translations using tags and publish only specific groups of translations to your hosting environment.

To enable this option, make sure to adjust your hosting resources settings in Settings tab > Translation Hosting.
FigmaImproved

Figma 3.5: Option to not create translation keys automatically

In the latest version of the Figma plugin, we have added a new option to disable automatic creation of translation keys when syncing components. This gives you more control over your translation keys and allows you to create them manually when needed, rather than having them generated automatically for every component.
Auto-translationImproved

DeepL BYOK: Support for DeepL Glossary

When using DeepL integration with your own API key, you can now also use your DeepL Glossary to improve translation quality and consistency. The glossary allows you to specify preferred translations for specific terms or phrases, ensuring that they are translated correctly across all your content.

Glossaries are automatically matched based on the source and target language pair. If there are multiple glossaries for the same language pair, the most recently created one is used.
File formatsNew

JSON: Browser extension localization

Localize your browser extensions with SimpleLocalize! We have added support for a new JSON file format specifically designed for browser extension localization.

Learn more: JSON: Browser extension documentation.
DashboardUI

Removed avatars from the project list

We've removed user avatars from the project list in card view to reduce distractions. Since the previous layout often felt cluttered and added little value, we've replaced them with a simple count of project members instead.
Import/ExportTranslation EditorImproved

Deprecate keys sync improvements

We have added three new options that together create a complete deprecation workflow for translation keys:
  • DEPRECATE_NOT_PRESENT_KEYS: import option that marks translation keys as deprecated if they are not found in the imported file.
  • ACTIVATE_PRESENT_KEYS: import option that removes the deprecated flag from keys that are present in the imported file.
  • EXCLUDE_DEPRECATED_KEYS: export option that excludes deprecated keys from the exported file.
Together, these options allow you to keep your translations in sync with your codebase: deprecated keys are automatically flagged during import, reactivated when they reappear, and excluded from exports to keep your translation files clean.

All options are available via Web UI, CLI and REST API.
Text EditorImproved

Improved Text Editor for long translations

The Text Editor has been improved to handle long translations more efficiently. This update adds:
  • Details panel with translation key description and screenshot preview.
  • Auto-translate and review options.
  • Quick jump to next translation key.
Improved Text Editor for long translations
WebhooksImproved

Webhooks: Filtering translation change event

Filter translation change events sent to your webhooks based on specific conditions. You can send events only for translation text changes, or only review status changes, or only newly created keys. This way, you can focus on the most relevant changes for your workflow.
Webhooks: Filtering translation change event
Translation EditorNew

Find and replace in Translation Editor

The new find and replace feature in the Translation Editor allows you to quickly search for specific text across all translations and replace it with new content. It makes bulk editing easier and faster, especially when you need to update a common term or fix a recurring typo across multiple languages.

You can access the find and replace functionality directly from the search bar or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F.
Find and replace in Translation Editor
Translation EditorNew

Activity: History of translation changes

Quick access the translation change history from the Activity tab. Click on the translation changed entry and choose "Show history" to see all previous versions of the translation, along with details about when the change was made and who made it.
Activity: History of translation changes
Translation HostingImproved

Translation Hosting statistics (beta)

We have added a new statistics section to Translation Hosting environments with insights into the usage and performance of your hosted translations. You can now see information about translation requests and bandwidth usage per language. This data can help you monitor the performance of your hosted translations and make informed decisions about scaling and optimization.

Translation Hosting statistics are currently in beta, so make sure to enable beta features in your profile settings to see it. If you have any feedback or suggestions for additional statistics, please let us know!
Translation Hosting statistics (beta)
TasksImproved

Email notifications for tasks

Set up email notifications for tasks and mentions to stay informed about updates and changes related to your assigned tasks. You can customize your notification preferences in your profile settings.
Email notifications for tasks
Translation EditorImproved

More tag colors

Choose from a wider range of colors when creating translation tags. This should help you better organize and categorize your translations based on your own color-coding system.
More tag colors
GitHubImproved

GitHub App update

We updated GitHub integration:
  • You can now configure auto-translation via yaml file
  • You can now upload file updates on pull requests
Learn more here: GitHub App integration
FigmaImproved

Figma plugin update

We have released version 3.4 of the Figma plugin with several improvements:
  • It's easier to create new keys when copy-pasting components
  • You can now find usages of the key in Figma documents
  • Updating screenshots is now easier
  • Translators can now use Figma plugin to manage translations
NewFile formatsApple

Xcode Localization Catalog (.xcloc) support

We have added support for Xcode Localization Catalog file format, which is used for managing localized resources in Xcode projects.
Xcode Localization Catalog (.xcloc) support
NewAuto-translationAI

Custom AI providers

You can now use any OpenAI-compatible AI provider. In your project settings, you will find a new Custom AI provider section where you can configure the base URL, endpoint, authorization, model, and additional project context. The Custom AI provider works exactly the same as all other providers integrated with SimpleLocalize.

We've also removed model restrictions for OpenAI. You can now use any OpenAI model by entering its name manually. These models are accessed exclusively using your own API key.

Learn more about Custom AI providers.
Custom AI providers