How to Contribute to PasteBar Localization (Add Languages or Improve Translations)

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How to Contribute to PasteBar Localization

Help improve PasteBar's language support by contributing to our localization efforts. Here's how:

1. Fork the Repository: Visit PasteBar Localization and click "Fork".

2. Clone Your Fork:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/pastebar-localization.git
   

3. Create a Branch:

   git checkout -b your-branch-name
   

4. Make Changes:

   • To fix translations: Edit YAML files in the language folder (e.g., de/common.yaml).
   • To add a language: Copy en folder, rename to language code, translate content.

5. Add Localization Support for Native Menus

   If you are adding a new translation to the repository, make sure to also add a section for your language in the
   services/translations/translations.yaml file. This will ensure that native menus are localized properly.

6. Commit and Push:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Describe your changes"
   git push origin your-branch-name
   

7. Create Pull Request: Go to the original repo and create a PR from your branch.

Guidelines:

• Only change values, not keys
• Ensure translations are accurate and consistent
• Don't alter file structure without discussion
• Open an issue for questions

For more details please see: https://github.com/PasteBar/pastebar-localization/blob/main/README.md

Your contributions help make PasteBar accessible to users worldwide. Thank you!