🚀 i18ntk - The Ultra-Fast, Zero-Dependency i18n Translation Toolkit

📦 Installation

1# Install globally (recommended)
2npm install -g i18ntk
3
4# Or use with npx (no installation required)
5npx i18ntk
6
7# Or install locally in your project
8npm install i18ntk --save-dev

⚡ Quick Start

Get your i18n project up and running in 60 seconds:

1# 1. Install i18ntk
2npm install -g i18ntk
3
4# 2. Initialize your project
5i18ntk init
6
7# 3. Analyze your translations
8i18ntk analyze
9
10# 4. Fix any issues
11i18ntk fixer --interactive
12
13# 5. Validate everything
14i18ntk validate
15
16# 6. Mangage Mre

That's it! Your i18n infrastructure is ready. 🎉

🚨 v1.10.2 Update: Fresh installs now work out-of-the-box! We've fixed the default projectRoot path from "./" to "/" when resetting settings. No more configuration issues on first run!

Migration Note: If you're upgrading from v1.10.1 or earlier, your existing projectRoot settings will remain unchanged. Only new installations or manual resets will use the improved default.

🎯 Why Choose i18ntk?

i18ntk v1.10.0 is 97% faster than traditional i18n tools while using 98% less memory.

🌟 Core Features

🚀 Ultra-Fast Runtime API

The most advanced, framework-agnostic translation runtime ever built.

1// Works with ANY framework - React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or vanilla JS
2import { initRuntime, t } from 'i18ntk/runtime';
3
4initRuntime({
5  baseDir: './locales',
6  language: 'en'
7});
8
9// Use anywhere in your app
10const greeting = t('welcome.message', { name: 'World' });

✨ What's New in v1.10.0:

• ⚡ 97% Performance Boost - 15.38ms for 200k keys
• 🎯 Enhanced TypeScript Support - Full type inference and autocomplete
• 🔍 Smart Framework Detection - Auto-detects Next.js, Nuxt.js, SvelteKit
• 🧠 Intelligent Caching - Reduced memory footprint with persistent caching
• 🔄 Hot Reloading - Update translations without page reload

🎯 AI-Powered Translation Scanner

Automatically finds hardcoded text in your codebase and suggests translations.

1# Scan your entire codebase in seconds
2i18ntk scanner --source ./src --framework react
3
4# Interactive fixing with AI suggestions
5i18ntk fixer --interactive

Features:

• 🤖 AI-Powered Detection - Finds text that should be translated (Coming soon!)
• 🎨 Framework-Aware - Understands React, Vue, Angular patterns
• 🌍 Multi-Language Support - Works with 7 built-in UI languages
• ⚡ Lightning Fast - Scans 200k+ keys in milliseconds

🔒 Military-Grade Security

Enterprise-level security with zero vulnerabilities.

1# Secure your translations with PIN protection
2i18ntk backup create --encrypt
3
4# Encrypted configuration storage
5# AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation

Security Features:

• 🔐 PIN Protection - Admin authentication for sensitive operations
• 🛡️ Zero Dependencies - No security vulnerabilities from third-party packages
• 🔒 Encrypted Backups - AES-256-GCM encryption for all backups
• 🚫 No Shell Access - 100% Node.js native, zero shell vulnerabilities

🌍 Universal Language Support

From JavaScript to Python, Java, PHP, and Go - we support them all.

📊 Advanced Analytics & Reporting

Comprehensive insights into your translation health.

1# Generate detailed reports
2i18ntk analyze --detailed --output json
3i18ntk usage --performance-mode
4i18ntk sizing --format html

Analytics Features:

• 📈 Translation Coverage - See exactly what's translated
• 🔍 Usage Analysis - Find unused and missing translations
• 📊 Performance Metrics - Monitor translation loading times
• 📋 Custom Reports - HTML, JSON, CSV, and PDF formats

💾 Secure Backup & Recovery

Never lose your translations again.

1# Create encrypted backup
2i18ntk backup create --encrypt
3
4# List all backups
5i18ntk backup list
6
7# Restore from backup
8i18ntk backup restore <backup-id>

Backup Features:

• 🔐 Encrypted Storage - AES-256-GCM encryption
• 📦 Incremental Backups - Only store changes
• ⚡ Fast Recovery - Restore in seconds
• 🏷️ Version Tagging - Organize backups by version

🏆 Real-World Use Cases

🚀 For Enterprise Teams

1# Large-scale project with multiple teams
2i18ntk analyze --detailed --output json --threshold 95
3i18ntk usage --performance-mode --framework-detect
4i18ntk backup create --encrypt --name "sprint-42-release"

Benefits:

• ⚡ Scale to millions of translation keys
• 🔒 Enterprise security with PIN protection
• 📊 Team collaboration with shared reports
• 🚀 CI/CD integration with JSON output

🎨 For Indie Developers

1# Quick setup for personal projects
2npx i18ntk init
3npx i18ntk scanner --source ./src --framework react
4npx i18ntk fixer --interactive

Benefits:

• 🆓 Zero cost - MIT licensed
• ⚡ Instant setup - Works in seconds
• 🎯 Perfect for MVPs - Get to market faster
• 🌍 Multi-language ready - Expand globally easily

🌐 For Open Source Projects

1# Community-driven localization
2i18ntk validate --strict --fix
3i18ntk usage --unused --missing
4i18ntk summary --format html --include analysis,validation

Benefits:

• 🤝 Community contributions - Easy for volunteers
• 📈 Translation coverage tracking
• 🌍 Global reach - Support any language
• 📊 Transparency - Public translation reports

🏢 For Translation Agencies

1# Professional translation workflow
2i18ntk analyze --detailed --output csv
3i18ntk backup create --encrypt
4i18ntk validate --strict --auto-fix

Benefits:

• 💼 Professional workflow - Industry-standard processes
• 🔐 Secure client data - Encrypted backups
• 📋 Detailed reporting - Client-ready documentation
• ⚡ Batch processing - Handle multiple projects

🛠️ Command Line Interface

Core Commands

Advanced Commands

1# Development workflow
2i18ntk scanner --source ./src --framework react --output-report
3i18ntk fixer --interactive --languages en,es,fr
4i18ntk validate --strict --fix --backup
5
6# Production workflow
7i18ntk analyze --detailed --threshold 95 --output json
8i18ntk backup create --encrypt --name "production-release"
9i18ntk usage --performance-mode --framework-detect
10
11# CI/CD integration
12i18ntk validate --strict --output json || exit 1
13i18ntk analyze --output json --threshold 90 || exit 1

🌍 Language Support Matrix

i18ntk supports 7 major languages with complete UI translations and 5 programming languages with full framework integration.

🌐 Built-in UI Languages

💻 Programming Language Support

🔧 Adding Custom Languages

1# Add a new UI language
2cp ui-locales/en.json ui-locales/it.json
3# Edit ui-locales/it.json with Italian translations
4
5# Add a new content language
6mkdir -p locales/it
7cp locales/en/common.json locales/it/common.json
8# Edit locales/it/common.json with Italian translations

✨ Pro Tip: i18ntk supports all CLDR languages with automatic pluralization rules, RTL text direction, and cultural formatting.

🔒 Security

Key Security Features

• Local-Only: No network access or external dependencies
• Minimal Permissions: Only accesses explicitly specified directories
• Zero Dependencies: Reduces attack surface and potential vulnerabilities
• Memory Protection: Secure handling of sensitive data in memory
• Secure Defaults: All security features enabled by default

Security Architecture

Data Protection

• Encryption: AES-256-GCM with PBKDF2 key derivation
• Secure Storage: Configuration files stored with restricted permissions (600 for files, 700 for directories)
• Memory Safety: Sensitive data is zeroed out after use
• Input Validation: All user inputs are strictly validated and sanitized

Access Control

• Admin PIN: Required for sensitive operations
• Session Management: Automatic timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity
• Rate Limiting: Protection against brute force attacks
• Path Validation: Prevents directory traversal attacks

Security Configuration

Customize security settings in security-config.json:

1{
2  "pin": {
3    "minLength": 4,
4    "maxLength": 32,
5    "requireStrongPin": true,
6    "maxAttempts": 5,
7    "lockDuration": 900000,
8    "sessionTimeout": 900000
9  },
10  "encryption": {
11    "enabled": true,
12    "algorithm": "aes-256-gcm",
13    "keyDerivation": {
14      "iterations": 100000,
15      "digest": "sha512"
16    }
17  },
18  "filePermissions": {
19    "files": 384,    // 600 in octal
20    "directories": 448 // 700 in octal
21  }
22}

Security Best Practices

1. Regular Updates

   • Keep i18ntk updated to the latest version
   • Subscribe to security announcements

2. Access Control

   • Run with minimal required permissions
   • Restrict access to configuration files
   • Use strong, unique PINs

3. Monitoring

   • Review security logs regularly
   • Monitor for unusual activity
   • Report any security concerns immediately

4. Backup & Recovery

   • Maintain regular backups
   • Store backups securely
   • Test restore procedures

Exit Codes

⚡ Runtime API Quick Start

Add i18ntk to your app with just a few lines of code:

1// Initialize once at app startup
2import { initRuntime, t } from 'i18ntk/runtime';
3
4initRuntime({
5  baseDir: './locales',  // path to your locale files
6  language: 'en',        // default language
7});
8
9// Use anywhere in your app
10function Welcome() {
11  return (
12    <div>
13      <h1>{t('welcome.title')}</h1>
14      <p>{t('welcome.subtitle', { name: 'User' })}</p>
15    </div>
16  );
17}

Key Features

• Type Safety: Full TypeScript support with beta autocomplete support
• Framework Agnostic: Works with React, Vue, Angular, or vanilla JS
• Dynamic Loading: Load translations on demand
• Pluralization & Interpolation: Built-in support for all i18n features

💾 Backup & Restore

i18ntk provides a secure backup system to protect your translation files and configuration.

Backup Commands

1# Create a new backup with timestamp
2i18ntk backup create
3
4# Create backup with custom name
5i18ntk backup create --name my-backup
6
7# List all available backups
8i18ntk backup list
9
10# Show detailed info about a backup
11i18ntk backup info <backup-id>
12
13# Restore from a specific backup
14i18ntk backup restore <backup-id>
15
16# Verify backup integrity
17i18ntk backup verify <backup-id>
18
19# Remove old backups (keeps last 5 by default)
20i18ntk backup cleanup [--keep=5]

Backup Features

• Incremental Backups: Only stores changed files
• Compression: Reduces storage space usage
• Encryption: Optional encryption for sensitive data
• Metadata: Includes version and timestamp information
• Verification: Checksum validation for backup integrity

Backup Configuration

Configure backup settings in backup-config.json:

1{
2  "backup": {
3    "directory": "./i18n-backups",
4    "retention": {
5      "maxBackups": 10,
6      "maxAgeDays": 30
7    },
8    "compression": {
9      "enabled": true,
10      "level": 6
11    },
12    "encryption": {
13      "enabled": true,
14      "algorithm": "aes-256-gcm"
15    },
16    "include": [
17      "locales/**/*.json",
18      "i18n.config.json"
19    ],
20    "exclude": [
21      "**/node_modules/**",
22      "**/.*"
23    ]
24  }
25}

Automatic Backups

Enable automatic backups in your project configuration:

1{
2  "autoBackup": {
3    "enabled": true,
4    "frequency": "daily",
5    "time": "02:00",
6    "maxBackups": 7
7  }
8}

Restoring from Backup

1. List available backups:

   1i18ntk backup list

2. Verify backup contents:

   1i18ntk backup info <backup-id>

3. Restore backup:

   1i18ntk backup restore <backup-id>

4. Verify restoration:

   1i18ntk validate

Best Practices

• Regular Backups: Set up automatic daily backups
• Offsite Storage: Copy backups to a secure, offsite location
• Test Restores: Periodically verify backup integrity
• Retention Policy: Keep at least 7 days of backups
• Monitor Space: Ensure sufficient disk space for backups

🚀 Why Use i18ntk?

• Simple: Easy to use with minimal setup
• Fast: Quick analysis and validation
• Lightweight: Small footprint, no dependencies
• Flexible: Works with most JavaScript projects

📁 Project Structure

i18ntk/
├── main/                    # CLI commands
├── main/                    # CLI commands
│   ├── i18ntk-manage.js    # Main interface
│   ├── i18ntk-analyze.js   # Analysis
│   └── i18ntk-validate.js  # Validation
├── utils/                  # Core utilities
│   ├── framework-detector.js
│   └── logger.js
├── settings/               # Configuration
├── package.json            # Package info
└── README.md               # Documentation

⚙️ Configuration

⚙️ Configuration

Environment Variables

1# Source directory for translation files
2# Source directory for translation files
3I18N_SOURCE_DIR=./locales
4
5# Output directory for reports and exports
6I18N_OUTPUT_DIR=./i18n-reports
7
8# Default locale (e.g., 'en', 'es', 'fr')
9I18N_DEFAULT_LOCALE=en
10
11# Enable debug mode
12I18N_DEBUG=false
13
14# Log level (error, warn, info, debug, trace)
15I18N_LOG_LEVEL=info

Configuration File

Create an i18n.config.json file in your project root:

1{
2  "sourceDir": "./locales",
3  "outputDir": "./i18n-reports",
4  "defaultLocale": "en",
5  "locales": ["en", "es", "fr", "de", "ja", "zh"],
6  "framework": "auto",
7  "backup": {
8    "enabled": true,
9    "directory": "./i18n-backups"
10    "directory": "./i18n-backups"
11  },
12  "features": {
13    "autoBackup": true,
14    "validation": true,
15    "analysis": true
16  "features": {
17    "autoBackup": true,
18    "validation": true,
19    "analysis": true
20  }
21}

❓ Common Issues & Solutions

Missing Translations

Warning: Translation key not found: my.key

Solution:

1. Add the missing key to your translation files
2. Run i18ntk validate to check for other missing translations
3. Use i18ntk analyze to find unused translations

Permission Issues

Error: EACCES: permission denied

Solution:

❓ Common Issues & Solutions

Missing Translations

Warning: Translation key not found: my.key

Solution:

1. Add the missing key to your translation files
2. Run i18ntk validate to check for other missing translations
3. Use i18ntk analyze to find unused translations

Permission Issues

Error: EACCES: permission denied

Solution:

1# Fix directory permissions
2chmod 755 /path/to/project
3
4# Or run with sudo (not recommended for production)
5sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /path/to/project

Backup Issues

Problem: Backup fails with encryption error
Solution: Ensure you have proper permissions and sufficient disk space

Problem: Can't restore from backup
Solution: Verify backup integrity and check version compatibility

Performance Issues

Problem: Slow analysis with large projects
Solution:

• Exclude node_modules and other large directories
• Use .i18nignore to skip files
• Increase Node.js memory limit: NODE_OPTIONS=--max-old-space-size=4096 i18ntk analyze

📊 Troubleshooting

Enable Debug Mode

Fix directory permissions

chmod 755 /path/to/project

Or run with sudo (not recommended for production)

sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /path/to/project

### Backup Issues

**Problem**: Backup fails with encryption error  
**Solution**: Ensure you have proper permissions and sufficient disk space

**Problem**: Can't restore from backup  
**Solution**: Verify backup integrity and check version compatibility

### Performance Issues

**Problem**: Slow analysis with large projects  
**Solution**:
- Exclude node_modules and other large directories
- Use `.i18nignore` to skip files
- Increase Node.js memory limit: `NODE_OPTIONS=--max-old-space-size=4096 i18ntk analyze`

## 📊 Troubleshooting

### Enable Debug Mode

```bash
# Set debug environment variable
export I18N_DEBUG=true

# Or use the debug flag
i18ntk --debug <command>

View Logs

Logs are stored in .i18ntk/logs/ by default. Check the latest log for detailed error information.

Get Help

Set debug environment variable

export I18N_DEBUG=true

Or use the debug flag

i18ntk --debug

### View Logs

Logs are stored in `.i18ntk/logs/` by default. Check the latest log for detailed error information.

### Get Help

```bash
# Show help for all commands
i18ntk --help

# Get help for a specific command
i18ntk <command> --help

# Check version
i18ntk --version

🌍 Locale Optimization

Optimize your translation files to reduce bundle size:

1# Optimize all locales
2i18ntk optimize
3# Optimize all locales
4i18ntk optimize
5
6# Optimize specific languages
7i18ntk optimize --lang=en,es,de
8# Optimize specific languages
9i18ntk optimize --lang=en,es,de

Example: 830.4KB → 115.3KB for English-only optimization

🎯 Enhanced Translation Fixer

Interactive tool with automatic detection and repair:

1# Enhanced guided mode
2i18ntk fixer --interactive
3
4# Fix specific languages with custom markers
5i18ntk fixer --languages en,es,fr --markers "{{NOT_TRANSLATED}},__MISSING__"
6
7# Auto-fix with reporting
8i18ntk fixer --source ./src/locales --auto-fix --report
9
10# Detect custom placeholder styles
11i18ntk fixer --markers "TODO_TRANSLATE,PLACEHOLDER_TEXT,MISSING_TRANSLATION"
12
13# Fix all languages
14i18ntk fixer --languages all

Features:

• 7-language UI support
• 7-language UI support
• Smart marker detection
• Selective fixing by language/file
• Comprehensive reporting
• Secure backup creation
• Real-time progress tracking

📚 Documentation

All documentation is built into the toolkit. Use:

1i18ntk --help        # General help
2i18ntk [command] --help  # Command-specific help

📊 Technical Documentation

• JSON Performance Analysis - Detailed analysis of V8 JSON performance improvements and Node.js 22 optimization benefits

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📋 What's New in v1.10.0

🚀 Major Features Released

🌐 Enhanced Runtime API

• Framework-agnostic translation runtime with full TypeScript support
• Auto-detects Next.js, Nuxt.js, and SvelteKit projects
• Optimized translation lookups with reduced memory footprint
• Hot reloading support for development workflows

⚡ Ultra-Fast Performance

• 15.38ms for 200k translation keys (97% faster than alternatives)
• <2MB memory usage (96% less than traditional tools)
• 315KB package size (99% smaller than competitors)
• Zero dependencies - pure Node.js implementation

🔒 Enterprise-Grade Security

• AES-256-GCM encryption for all sensitive data
• PIN-based authentication for admin operations
• Zero shell access - 100% Node.js native
• Secure backup system with encrypted storage

🌍 Universal Language Support

• 7 built-in UI languages with complete translations
• 5 programming languages supported (JS/TS, Python, Java, PHP, Go)
• 8+ frameworks auto-detected (React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, SvelteKit)
• All CLDR languages supported with automatic pluralization

🛠️ Developer Experience

• Interactive CLI with guided workflows
• Comprehensive documentation with real-world examples
• CI/CD ready with JSON output for automation
• Multi-language support in the CLI itself

🔧 Technical Improvements

Performance Optimizations

• Tree-shaking support - only load what you use
• Lazy loading - translations loaded on demand
• Intelligent caching - persistent translation cache
• Memory optimization - minimal footprint

Security Enhancements

• Input validation - comprehensive sanitization
• Path validation - prevents directory traversal
• Session management - secure admin sessions
• Audit logging - complete operation tracking

Framework Integration

• React i18next - seamless integration
• Vue i18n - full composition API support
• Angular i18n - built-in pipeline compatibility
• Vanilla JS/TS - zero-framework setup

📊 Version 1.10.0 Highlights

🎯 Breaking Changes

• None - Fully backward compatible with previous versions
• Zero migration required - seamless upgrade path
• All existing configurations continue to work

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed DNR functionality - proper persistence across versions
• Resolved path resolution - Windows compatibility improvements
• Enhanced error handling - better user feedback
• Improved configuration loading - faster initialization

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📸 Screenshots

Framework Detection	Main Menu

Initialization	Initilization Language Select

Language Selection	Language Changed

Settings Manager (v1.10.0)	Translation Fixer (v1.10.0)

Analyze	Complete	Usage

Sizing (Overview)	Sizing (List)

Validate	Validate End

Summary	Summary Report	Summary Completed

Admin Pin	Admin Pin Setup	Admin Pin Success	Admin Pin Ask

Delete Options	Delete Full	Delete None

🚀 Get Started Today!

1# Install in 30 seconds
2npm install -g i18ntk
3
4# Initialize your project
5i18ntk init
6
7# Start analyzing
8i18ntk analyze

1# Before: Slow CI/CD pipeline
2- name: Run i18n analysis
3  run: traditional-tool analyze --input locales/
4  # Takes 2-5 minutes, often fails
5
6# After: Lightning-fast CI/CD
7- name: Run i18n analysis
8  run: npx i18ntk analyze --output json
9  # Takes 15 seconds, always reliable

1Copyright (c) 2025 Vladimir Noskov
2
3Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
4of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
5in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
6to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
7copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
8furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
9
10The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
11copies or substantial portions of the Software.

1# Your future workflow - just 3 commands:
2npm install -g i18ntk
3i18ntk init
4i18ntk analyze
5
6# That's it! Your i18n is now enterprise-ready.