The ecosystem to localize software (i18n).
Inlang is an open lix file format for globalizing/localizing software (i18n). One file format, multiple apps, all interoperable.
Popular apps
Paraglide JS
Simple, adaptable and tiny i18n library that integrates with any framework
Fink - CAT Editor (Computer Assisted Translation Editor)
Manage translations in a web app with Fink.
Sherlock - VS Code extension
Visualize, edit & lint translated strings at a glance via Inline Decorations & Hover Support, and extract new strings with a single click.
CLI - Translation Automation
Command line interface for inlang projects. Many commands and the possibility to do translation automation.
What is Inlang?
Standard open file format for i18n
Inlang is an open file format for internationalization i18n that provides an SDK for building and integrating localization tools on top of that open file format.
.inlang files are designed to become the open standard for i18n and enable interoperability between i18n solutions. Such solutions involve apps like Fink, libraries like Paraglide JS, or plugins.
Core Features
- 📁 File-based: Interoperability without cloud integrations or lock-in.
- 🖊️ CRUD API: Query messages with SQL.
- 🧩 Plugin System: Extend the capabilities with plugins.
- 📦 Import/Export: Import and export messages in different file formats.
- 🎛️ Lix change control: Collaboration, change proposals, reviews, and automation.
SDK to build i18n apps & solutions
The inlang SDK is the official specification and parser for .inlang files.
The SDK allows creating, reading, and querying inlang files programmatically. Go to the SDK docs for more information.
Stack agnostic
Inlang is a file format with no depedency on a tech stack. Hence, it can be used with any tech stack.
The only thing that is needed are import/export plugins for the translation file format that is used by the tech stack. For iOS for example, the XCode strings catalog can be used. For Flutter a .arb plugin would be the right choice.
Ecosystem
Adopting the Inlang format gives you access to an ecosystem of apps, plugins that work together seamlessly. Popular tools already built on Inlang include:
- ParaglideJS 🪂 – A lightweight i18n library optimized for developer experience.
- Fink 🐦 – A powerful translation management tool for developers and translators.
- Sherlock i18n 🕵️ – A VS Code extension that provides real-time translation linting and suggestions.