Introduction to LangCTL

LangCTL is a modern, CLI-first translation management platform designed specifically for developers who want powerful i18n tools without the enterprise price tag.

What is LangCTL?

LangCTL provides everything you need to manage translations across web, mobile, and desktop applications:

CLI-First Approach: Manage translations directly from your terminal and CI/CD pipelines
Web Dashboard: User-friendly interface for non-technical team members
Multi-Platform Support: Export to 6+ formats including i18next, Android XML, iOS Strings, and Flutter ARB
AI-Powered Translation: Automatically translate keys using advanced AI technology
Team Collaboration: Invite team members with role-based permissions
Module Organization: Group related translations for better organization
Version History: Track every change with automatic version control

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Perfect For

Developers, startups, and small teams who need professional translation management without paying $500+/month for enterprise tools like Lokalise or Phrase.

How It Works

LangCTL follows a simple workflow:

Create Projects - Set up projects with supported languages
Add Translation Keys - Create keys with translations for each language
Organize with Modules - Group related keys (e.g., “auth”, “dashboard”)
Publish & Export - Mark keys as ready and export in platform-specific formats
Integrate - Use exported files in your application

[IMAGE: workflow-diagram.png - Visual flowchart showing the workflow from project creation to integration]

Key Features

CLI-First Design

Manage everything from your terminal with our powerful CLI:

langctl projects create "Mobile App" -l en,es,fr

langctl keys create mobile-app home.welcome \
--value-en "Welcome!" \
--value-es "¡Bienvenido!"

langctl export mobile-app -l en -f ios-strings

Non-technical team members can use the intuitive web dashboard to:

Edit translations visually
Review and approve changes
Track team activity
Manage subscriptions

[IMAGE: dashboard-overview.png - Screenshot of main dashboard]

Export translations in the format your platform needs:

Platform	Format	Parameter Syntax
React/Vue/Angular	i18next JSON	`{{param}}`
Android	XML strings	`%1$s`, `%2$s`
iOS	Localizable.strings	`%@`, `%1$@`
Flutter	ARB files	`{param}`
Generic	Flat/Nested JSON	`{{param}}`

Translate individual keys or in bulk using advanced AI:

One-click translation for single keys
Bulk translate multiple keys to multiple languages
Context-aware translations for better accuracy
Review and edit AI suggestions before publishing

[IMAGE: ai-translation.png - Screenshot of AI translation feature in action]

Built for teams with role-based access control:

Owner: Full access to everything
Admin: Manage team, projects, and translations
Member: Create and edit translations
Viewer: Read-only access for stakeholders

Keep large projects organized by grouping related keys:

auth.login.title
auth.login.subtitle
auth.signup.title
dashboard.welcome.message
dashboard.stats.title

Modules can be used to filter and export specific sections.

Feature	LangCTL	Lokalise	Phrase
Starting Price	$0/month	$120/month	$19/month*
CLI Tool	✓ Full-featured	✓ Available	✓ Limited
AI Translation	✓ Included	✗ Add-on cost	✗ Not available
API Access	✓ All plans	Pro plan only	Business plan only
Version History	✓ Automatic	✓ Available	✓ Available
Self-Hosted Option	Coming soon	✗ Cloud only	✗ Cloud only

*Phrase pricing is per user/month and features are limited on lower tiers

LangCTL is built by developers, for developers:

Git-like workflow: Publish/draft system similar to staging/production
CI/CD ready: Integrate into any build pipeline
Format conversions: Automatic parameter syntax conversion
Version control: Every change is tracked automatically
Module system: Organize like you organize code

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Note

LangCTL handles parameter conversion automatically. Write {{username}} once, and we’ll convert it to %1$s for Android, %@ for iOS, and {username} for Flutter on export.

Perfect for React, Angular, Vue, or any web framework:

// Your code
t('home.welcome', { name: 'John' })

// LangCTL handles the translations
// en: "Welcome, {{name}}!"
// es: "¡Bienvenido, {{name}}!"
// fr: "Bienvenue, {{name}}!"

Native iOS and Android apps:

// iOS
String(format: NSLocalizedString("home.welcome", comment: ""), name)
// LangCTL exports: "Welcome, %@!"

// Android
getString(R.string.home_welcome, name)
// LangCTL exports: "Welcome, %1$s!"

Flutter, React Native, and more:

// Flutter
AppLocalizations.of(context)!.homeWelcome(name)
// LangCTL exports: "Welcome, {name}!"

Getting Started

Ready to get started? Here’s what to do next:

Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in 5 minutes
Installation - Detailed setup instructions
Dashboard Guide - Learn the web interface
CLI Reference - Master the command line tool

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Try It Free

Start with our free plan - no credit card required. You get:

1 project
500 translation keys
100 AI translations per month
Full CLI and Dashboard access

Perfect for side projects and evaluation!

Community & Support

Documentation: You’re reading it! Use the sidebar to explore all features
GitHub: github.com/your-org/langctl - Report issues, request features
Email Support: [email protected] - We respond within 24 hours
Status Page: status.langctl.com - Check system status

What’s Next?

Continue with the Quick Start Guide to create your first project and start managing translations.