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8 Feb 2025
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiSome devs just don't bother to setup an instance since translators can simply open PRs.13:58:46
@stokito:matrix.orgstokitoA dev ideally should add a link to translations on the repo's README13:58:56
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiYes, but there is not too much F-Droid can do. E.g., the official weblate instance only accept projects with enough reputation or something. It doesn't accept new project.14:01:00
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiOther translation platforms are not FOSS so F-Droid can't recommad them either.14:01:54
@_oftc_Licaon_Kter[xmpp]:matrix.orgLicaon_Kter[xmpp]This ^^^14:03:27
@stokito:matrix.orgstokito

Let's split levels

  1. F-Droid can recommend translation services, including the Toolate as the most permissive and welcoming.
  2. F-Droid may require to accept translations. This is too strict requirement, but we may require to at leas confirm that he will accept translations (like the Tailscale who won't)
  3. The Toolate can be used without involving a dev: just send PRs as usual. It may automatically register apps. The F-Droid can show it as a default Translations link for the app.
  4. The dev needs to put a link to the Toolate in README and F-Droid metadata
14:04:26
@stokito:matrix.orgstokito

Other translation platforms are not FOSS so F-Droid can't recommrd them either.

not a big issue, they are tools to make a FOSS contribution. An electricity is also not FOSS but we use it.

14:06:15
@stokito:matrix.orgstokito

the official weblate instance only accept projects with enough reputation or something.

I already rised the topic to talk with them and get an exception for apps added to F-Droid

14:07:09
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsui

F-Droid may require to accept translations. This is too strict requirement, but we may require to at leas confirm that he will accept translations (like the Tailscale who won't)

F-Droid only has requirements about FOSS. Accepting translation is unrelated. F-Droid doesn't require accepting issues, not PRs. All of these are unrelated to FOSS.

14:10:44
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiMaybe codeberg is also a good instance. Not sure if it has any policy.14:12:37
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiI thought we can have a list of suggested translation services.14:13:31
@stokito:matrix.orgstokitoat least for security critical apps like wallets and browsers the app should be well maintained14:14:15
@stokito:matrix.orgstokitoyes, they doesn't have a pre-moderation but they won't send a PR on GitHub (their competitor) 14:15:09
@stokito:matrix.orgstokitoMaybe we can add recommendations for translation service here: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Translation_and_Localization/ Or create a separate page?14:17:20
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsui

The F-Droid can show it as a default Translations link for the app.

  1. Toolate is a third-party service
  2. Not all platforms are supported
14:17:30
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiFeel free to open an MR. :) We can discuss about the details there.14:20:43
@stokito:matrix.orgstokitoToolate's owner openly proposed to use it's server for this :) The F-Droid project itself can deligate this. To be able to change a translation service if needed can be used a subdomain14:26:09
@basses:matrix.orgrando
In reply to @rdfg77:kde.org
Some devs just don't bother to setup an instance since translators can simply open PRs.
depends on how familiar they are with git
14:32:25
@basses:matrix.orgrando
In reply to @rdfg77:kde.org
Maybe codeberg is also a good instance. Not sure if it has any policy.
codeberg translation have terrible contrast
14:33:08
@basses:matrix.orgrandoon dark theme14:33:12
@_oftc_Licaon_Kter[xmpp]:matrix.orgLicaon_Kter[xmpp]:))14:33:35
@rdfg77:kde.orglinsuiMaybe you can use the light theme with dark reader lol14:34:13
@pitroig:sindominio.netpitroig stokito: very good idea, thanks 15:31:55
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@basses:matrix.orgrandoyou guys forgot to add "Learn more!" string to Weblate!14:51:25
@basses:matrix.orgrandoin Anti-Features14:51:35
@basses:matrix.orgrando* in Anti-Features (website)14:51:53
@basses:matrix.orgrandoalso where there are strings like "android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS" in permission section?15:14:37

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