WeblateOrg / WeblateOrg/weblate

Max length per line check

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Description

### Describe the problem

On multi-line strings it is not possible to check the maximum line length for each line.

For example when translating for displays that can show a certain amount of characters on multiple lines.

### Solution brainstorm

Add a `max-length-per-line:` check that splits the translation on line breaks and warns when any line is over the maximum length value.

### Describe alternatives you have considered

- Add a mode to the `max-length` check to switch between "full" and "line" mode: this would not allow having both checks active at the same time.

### Screenshots

_No response_

### Additional context

It should be clear what constitutes a line break is in each format.

Possibly related:
- #6987

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing max-length check and reviewing the discussion in issue #6987. Trace how each supported format defines line breaks, then determine how a separate max-length-per-line check should report overlong lines while remaining usable alongside the existing check.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
internationalization, localization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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