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Next Intl Add Language

GitHubOfficialOriginally contributed by @tgrall as prompts/next-intl-add-language.prompt.md; moved into a skill by pull request #761Distributed by GitHub

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Add new language to a Next.js + next-intl application
— the description by tgrall

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This skill provides a structured workflow for developers looking to expand the internationalization support of their Next.js projects. It outlines the necessary steps to integrate a new language, ensuring that translation files, routing configurations, and UI components are updated consistently to maintain a functional multilingual experience.

What it does

  • Defines the directory structure for translation files.
  • Identifies key configuration files for routing and middleware updates.
  • Provides a checklist for updating language toggle components.
  • Ensures synchronization between translation JSON files and application routing.

When to use it

  • When you need to add support for a new locale in an existing Next.js project.
  • When scaling an application to support multiple languages using next-intl.
  • When updating the language switcher component to include new language options.

Advantages

  • Provides a clear, step-by-step process for internationalization updates.
  • Reduces the risk of misconfiguration in routing and middleware.
  • Ensures all required files are addressed during the localization process.

Usage examples

“How do I add Spanish to my Next.js project using next-intl?”
The agent will guide you through creating the Spanish translation file, updating the routing and middleware configurations, and adding the language to your toggle component.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/github/next-intl-add-language/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip next-intl-add-language.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by tgrall

This is a guide to add a new language to a Next.js project using next-intl for internationalization,

  • For i18n, the application uses next-intl.

  • All translations are in the directory ./messages.

  • The UI component is src/components/language-toggle.tsx.

  • Routing and middleware configuration are handled in:

    • src/i18n/routing.ts

    • src/middleware.ts

When adding a new language:

  • Translate all the content of en.json to the new language. The goal is to have all the JSON entries in the new language for a complete translation.

  • Add the path in routing.ts and middleware.ts.

  • Add the language to language-toggle.tsx.

Files

Requirements and compatibility

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Attribution and licence

Originally contributed by
GitHub avatar of tgrall@tgrallas prompts/next-intl-add-language.prompt.mdmoved into a skill by pull request #761
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Source
github/awesome-copilot · skills/next-intl-add-language · commit 797337f
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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Contributors
CypherHK, derekclair

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Download ZIP

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