I Got Tired of Hand-Translating Xcode Plists, So I Built a Tiny Free Tool to Do It On-Device
A developer, frustrated with the repetitive task of manually translating Xcode plist files for localization, created a small, free tool that performs translations entirely on-device. The tool, which the author describes as 'tiny' and 'free,' eliminates the need to send data to cloud-based translation services, thereby preserving privacy and enabling offline use. The developer shared the project on DEV Community, highlighting that it was born from personal annoyance with the manual process. The tool is specifically designed for Xcode plist files, which are commonly used in iOS and macOS apps to store localized strings. By running on-device, it offers a lightweight alternative to heavier localization platforms. The author did not specify the exact translation engine or model used, but emphasized that the tool is free and available for other developers to use. The project appears to be a practical, community-driven solution aimed at simplifying a common but tedious aspect of app development.
Automates a tedious localization task, saving iOS developers time and enabling offline translation.