intltool ☆

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Description:
String tool

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: i18n localization gettext translation development

Install: brew install intltool

About:
Intltool is a set of internationalization (i18n) tools designed for use with GNU gettext. It simplifies the extraction of translatable strings from various source file types like XML, Glade, and .desktop files, merging them into a unified POT file. Its primary value is enabling consistent translation workflows for desktop applications and complex projects beyond standard C code.

Key Features:

Extracts translatable strings from XML, .desktop, .sound, and other non-C source files
Merges translated strings from PO files back into localized output files
Integrates seamlessly with the GNU gettext build system and Autotools
Provides a unified interface for handling diverse file formats

Use Cases:

Internationalizing GNOME and GTK+ desktop applications
Translating UI strings defined in Glade interface files
Localizing metadata in .desktop and .service files

Alternatives:

gettext – The core standard for i18n; intltool extends gettext to handle non-C file formats.
Lingua – A modern alternative focused on Rust projects, offering similar extraction capabilities.

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