Zope.app.locales for Linux - Extract and Manage i18n Messages

Zope.app.locales is a powerful tool designed to assist in extracting and managing internationalization (i18n) messages within Zope software. With the ability to handle messages from Python code, Page Templates, and ZCML declarations, this utility streamlines the localization process for developers.

Detailed Documentation

If you are using Zope 3, zope.app.locales can help you efficiently handle i18n messages. Here's how you can make the most out of this tool:

• Execute i18nextract.py to extract messages from your codebase.


• Keep your Pythonpath environment variable updated for smooth operation.


• Merge changes to existing translations using i18nmergeall.py.


• Follow the steps for translating messages in different languages.


• Compile the translated messages using the msgfmt tool for seamless integration.

By simplifying the extraction and management of i18n messages, zope.app.locales enhances the localization process, ensuring better global accessibility for Zope software.

Key Features:

• Efficient extraction of i18n messages from Python code, Page Templates, and ZCML declarations.


• Streamlined translation process with step-by-step guidance.


• Seamless integration with gettext template (pot file).


• Support for multiple languages and regions for comprehensive localization.

Enhance the internationalization process of your Zope software with zope.app.locales - the go-to tool for extracting and managing i18n messages.