Localize React apps without rewriting code
Hi HN! We've just released an open-source React bundler plugin that makes apps multilingual—at build time, without modifying the code. React app localization typically requires implementing i18n frameworks, extracting text to JSON files, and wrapping components in translation tags - essentially rewriting your entire codebase before you can even start translating. Our React bundler plugin eliminates this friction entirely. You add it to an existing React app, specify which languages you want, and it automatically makes your app multilingual without touching a single line of your component…
Localize React apps without rewriting code launched on June 3, 2025 with 89 votes, #475 of 7,999 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This open-source React bundler plugin automates multilingual app support at build time without requiring code changes. Developers add it to existing React applications, specify desired languages, and the plugin handles localization automatically—eliminating the need to implement i18n frameworks, extract text files, or wrap components in translation tags. It is designed for React developers who want to add multiple language support to their apps while preserving their existing codebase untouched.
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From the sources
Open-source localization engineering tools. Connects to Lingo.dev localization engineering platform for consistent, quality translations. - lingodotdev/lingo.dev
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN! We've just released an open-source React bundler plugin that makes apps multilingual—at build time, without modifying the code. React app localization typically requires implementing i18n frameworks, extracting text to JSON files, and wrapping components in translation tags - essentially rewriting your entire…
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