Cursor: How to quickly translate multi-language configuration files of nextjs?

Cursor is very easy to use, not only for writing code, but also for translating multi-language configuration files.

The most annoying thing about using NextJS to build a multi-language site is the translation of multi-language configuration files. Now, with Cursor, this becomes much simpler.

1. Quickly obtain the key in the code

The cursor will scan all code files. As long as there is a code like {t("xxx")} in the code, the cursor will extract it to the configuration file. Basically, just keep pressing tab. It will even add a value to the key directly. Some of these values are strings that have appeared in the code position of the key before, and some are generated by the cursor itself. Therefore, you need to check and modify it yourself.

2. Translation

Step 1: Copy the English configuration file (json) to other configuration files, such as the Japanese configuration file.

Step 2: Let the cursor translate

There are two methods. One is to use the K shortcut key directly and then directly enter "Translate into Japanese".

Another way is to select a batch, click "Edit", and then enter "Translate into Japanese".

According to practical experience, the translation should not exceed 200 lines at a time, otherwise the cursor will make some errors. Therefore, if there are less than 200 lines in total, use the first method directly, and if there are more than 200 lines, use the second method.

Summarize

With cursor, translation can be done just like writing code.