uutils / uutils/coreutils

l10n: text for `--help` & `--version` options is not localized

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Description

When running, for example, LANG=fr_FR.UTF-8 cargo run -q rm --help, the help text for the --help and --version options is not localized:

// snipped
  -d, --dir                   supprimer les répertoires vides
  -v, --verbose               expliquer ce qui est fait
  -h, --help                  Print help
  -V, --version               Print version

The translations already exist in the .ftl files in uucore/locales, but are never used.

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Research direction

Start by inspecting the existing translations in uucore/locales and run LANG=fr_FR.UTF-8 cargo run -q rm --help to reproduce the untranslated options. Trace how the --help and --version text is generated, then verify that both use the available localized strings and that the command output is translated.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli, localization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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