Feature Request: Add Traditional Chinese (zh-TW) UI localization
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 1, 2026 by uuuu790 Closed May 7, 2026
Feature Request
Add Traditional Chinese (繁體中文, zh-TW) localization for the Claude Code UI.
Description
Currently, all UI strings in Claude Code are hardcoded in English — including status messages (e.g., companion muted), error messages (e.g., Error editing file), spinner text, command outputs (/context, /cost, etc.), and dialog prompts.
While the language setting controls Claude's response language, there is no way to localize the application interface itself.
Requested Scope
- System/status messages (e.g., "companion muted", "Error editing file")
- Spinner verbs and tips
- Permission prompts and confirmation dialogs
- Command output labels (
/cost,/context,/compact, etc.) - Plan mode UI text
Why zh-TW specifically
- Traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
- It differs significantly from Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) in both characters and terminology
- Issue #40819 requests zh-CN support, but zh-TW has distinct localization needs
Related Issues
- #31413 — UI language localization support (general)
- #40819 — Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) support
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