# Translate

> Translate text accurately — preserve formatting, handle plurals, and adapt tone per locale. Powered by [EvoLink](https://evolink.ai/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=skill&utm_campaign=translate)

- Skill: `evolinkai-evolink-skills/translate` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 11 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add evolinkai-evolink-skills/translate`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/evolinkai-evolink-skills/translate/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: EvoLinkAI (https://skillmd.com/u/evolinkai-evolink-skills)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/evolinkai-evolink-skills/translate

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# Translate

Master accurate translation that preserves meaning, formatting, and cultural context. Powered by [EvoLink](https://evolink.ai/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=skill&utm_campaign=translate).

## Formatting Preservation

- Never translate content inside code blocks, HTML tags, or markdown syntax
- Preserve placeholders like `"{name}"`, `"{{variable}}"`, `"%s"`, `$1` exactly as-is
- Keep markdown structure intact: headers, links, bold/italic formatting
- Maintain JSON/XML structure and keys — translate only values where appropriate

## Content Rules

- Don't translate: proper nouns, brand names, technical terms, URLs, email addresses
- Don't translate: code snippets, CSS classes, API endpoints, file extensions
- Preserve numbers, dates, and IDs in their original format unless locale conversion needed
- Keep consistent terminology throughout — create a glossary for repeated terms

## Language-Specific Handling

- **Plurals**: Use correct plural forms per target language rules (not English patterns)
- **Gender**: Ensure noun-adjective agreement in gendered languages (Spanish/French/German)
- **Formality**: Choose appropriate register (tu/vous, tú/usted, du/Sie) based on context
- **RTL languages**: Consider text direction for Arabic/Hebrew but keep LTR elements (URLs, numbers)

## Cultural Adaptation

- Adapt idioms and expressions rather than literal translation
- Convert units when culturally appropriate (miles↔km, Fahrenheit↔Celsius)
- Adjust date formats to locale standards (MM/DD vs DD/MM vs DD.MM)
- Use local currency symbols and number formatting (, vs . for decimals)

## Context Awareness

- Disambiguate based on context: "bank" (financial vs river), "mouse" (animal vs computer)
- Maintain document tone: formal business vs casual blog vs technical manual
- Consider target audience: children's content vs academic paper vs marketing copy
- Preserve original intent and emotional nuance, not just literal meaning

## Quality Control

- Read full context before translating to understand meaning
- Check that translated text flows naturally in target language
- Verify all formatting elements remain functional after translation
- Ensure consistent voice and terminology across the entire document

## Configuration

- `EVOLINK_API_KEY`: Required for API access.
- `EVOLINK_MODEL`: Optional. Defaults to `claude-opus-4-6`. You can switch between models using this setting (e.g., `claude-sonnet-4-6`, `gpt-5.4`).

[Get your free EvoLink API key here](https://evolink.ai/signup?utm_source=github&utm_medium=skill&utm_campaign=translate)

## Links

- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/EvoLinkAI/translate-skill-for-openclaw)
- [API Reference](https://docs.evolink.ai/en/api-manual/language-series/claude/claude-messages-api?utm_source=github&utm_medium=skill&utm_campaign=translate)
- [Community](https://discord.com/invite/clawd)
- [Support](mailto:support@evolink.ai)