Which integration option should I use?
Choosing the right integration depends on your project type, technical needs, and how much control you want. Here’s a quick guide:
1. For Static Websites
- Recommended: locizify
- Why: Easiest setup, minimal code changes, and even non-developers can use it. Great for marketing sites, landing pages, and simple web projects.
2. For Web, Mobile, Desktop, or Server Apps
- Recommended: i18next
- Why: Maximum flexibility and control. Supports advanced features like plurals, interpolation, context, and more. Works with all major frameworks (see supported frameworks, plugins).
3. For Automation & CI/CD
- Recommended: Locize CLI
- Why: Automate translation sync, upload, and download tasks in your build or deployment pipelines. Perfect for continuous localization workflows.
4. For Custom or Advanced Integrations
- Recommended: Locize API
- Why: Gives you full programmatic access. Build your own workflows, automation, or integrations beyond standard use cases.
5. For CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Recommended: Locize GitHub Actions
- Why: Two official actions: locize/download for fetching published translations at build time, and locize/sync for bidirectional sync with optional automatic AI/MT translation.
6. For AI Coding Assistants (Claude, Cursor, VS Code)
- Recommended: Locize MCP Server
- Why: Manage translations directly from your AI assistant: check coverage, report new keys, publish versions, manage branches. 22 tools covering the full translation lifecycle.
Summary:
- Use locizify for static sites and simplicity
- Use i18next for apps and advanced features
- Use the CLI for automation and CI/CD
- Use GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline integration
- Use the MCP Server for AI coding assistant integration
- Use the API for custom solutions
Still unsure? Contact us and we’ll help you choose the best option for your needs!