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.

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.