gettextize

gettext infrastructure initialization tool

TLDR

Initialize gettext infrastructure in current project

$ gettextize

Copy files instead of creating symlinks

$ gettextize --copy

Force overwrite of existing files

$ gettextize -f

Dry run to see what would be done without making changes

$ gettextize -n

Specify a PO directory with existing translations

$ gettextize --po-dir=[po]

SYNOPSIS

gettextize [options] [directory]

gettextize prepares a source package for internationalization. It adds necessary gettext infrastructure files, autoconf macros, and directory structure.The tool creates po/ directory, adds m4 macros, and updates build system configuration. It sets up the framework for adding translations to a project.gettextize is the first step in internationalizing an autotools-based project.

PARAMETERS

DIRECTORY

Project directory (default: current).

-f, --force

Force writing of new files even if old ones exist.

--copy

Copy files instead of symlinking (default behavior).

--symlink

Make symbolic links instead of copying files.

-n, --dry-run

Print modifications but don't perform them.

--no-changelog

Don't update or create ChangeLog files.

--po-dir=DIR

Specify directory containing PO files. Can be given multiple times.

--help

Display help information.

--version

Display version information.

INSTALL

sudo apt install gettext

sudo dnf install gettext

sudo pacman -S gettext

sudo apk add gettext

brew install gettext

nix profile install nixpkgs#gettext

CAVEATS

Modifies build system files. May require manual adjustments. Best for autotools projects.

HISTORY

gettextize is part of GNU gettext, providing project initialization for the gettext internationalization framework.