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Synchronize localization files between your local files
and web-based translation editor from your terminal.

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Terminal

$ simplelocalize upload
    --path ./source_translations.json
    --languageKey en
    --format single-language-json
    --apiKey YOUR_API_KEY
$ Successfully uploaded all translations!

What is SimpleLocalize CLI?

SimpleLocalize CLI is a command-line tool that allows you to synchronize localization files between your local files and web-based translation editor from your terminal. It's a lightweight app that can be works with macOS (Apple Silicon / Intel), Windows and Linux. Setup is super simple and requires just one command to install. It doesn't require any additional software to be installed on your machine. Code base is open-source and available on GitHub.

How to get started
with SimpleLocalize CLI

SimpleLocalize CLI is a powerful tool that helps you to automate the translation process in your project.
You can easily synchronize translation files between you local project and SimpleLocalize Translation Editor.

# macOS / Linux / Windows (WSL)
curl -s https://get.simplelocalize.io/2.9/install | bash

# Windows (PowerShell)
. { iwr -useb https://get.simplelocalize.io/2.9/install-windows } | iex;

Install CLI

Execute a shell script to auto-install CLI or download a binary file. Create a YAML file with configuration for your project.

Get started with CLI

Upload translations

Execute upload command to push your local translation files to translation editor.

See how to upload translations

Copy

$ simplelocalize upload \
        --apiKey YOU_API_KEY \
        --uploadFormat single-language-json \
        --uploadPath ./messages_{lang}.json

translation editor for translation strings and localization files

Manage translations

Your translations will show up in a translation editor. In web client you start auto-translation, see translations suggestions, edit translations and more.

Go to Translation Editor

Download translations

Download translations in any format you want. You can use CLI command or download translations manually.

See how to download translations

$ simplelocalize download \
        --apiKey YOUR_API_KEY \
        --downloadFormat single-language-json \
        --downloadPath ./messages_{lang}.json

cdn.simplelocalize.io

{
  "en": {
    "CREATE_ACCOUNT": "Create account",
    "SIGN_IN": "Sign in",
    "WELCOME_TO_THE_JUNGLE" : "Welcome to the jungle"
  },
  "es": {
    "CREATE_ACCOUNT": "Crear cuenta",
    "SIGN_IN": "Iniciar",
    "WELCOME_TO_THE_JUNGLE": "Bienvenido a la jungla"
  }
}