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theherogac/appmanager-plus-translations

Analysis updated 2026-08-14 · repo last pushed 2017-08-29

LuaAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A collection of community translation files for AppManager-Plus, a mobile app management tool, letting users switch the interface from English into other languages by mapping buttons, menus, and messages to translated phrases.

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    What it does
      Translates app text
      Maps UI strings
      Companion to AppManager-Plus
    Tech stack
      Lua scripting
      Translation files
      Text string mappings
    Use cases
      Localize the app
      Add a new language
      Improve existing translations
    Audience
      Non-English users
      Bilingual contributors
      Non-programmers welcome
    Process
      Independent updates
      No app code changes
      Separate release cycle

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Add or improve a translation for your own language so the app displays menus and buttons natively.

USE CASE 2

Contribute to an open-source project by translating text strings without writing any code.

USE CASE 3

Switch AppManager-Plus into a supported non-English language for easier daily use.

What is it built with?

Lua

How does it compare?

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LanguageLuaLuaLua
Last pushed2017-08-292025-04-17
MaintenanceDormantStale
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity1/53/53/5
Audiencegeneraldevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No build or runtime setup needed, just edit or add Lua translation files.

In plain English

This repository holds the translations for AppManager-Plus, a tool that likely manages or organizes mobile apps. The project exists to provide users with language options beyond the original English, making the software accessible to people around the world. The repository is written in Lua, a lightweight scripting language commonly used in software and game development. Translation files in this format map each piece of text the user sees, such as buttons, menus, and error messages, to an equivalent phrase in another language. When the main application runs, it pulls the appropriate text from these files based on the user's language preference. The audience for this project includes anyone who uses AppManager-Plus and speaks a supported language other than English. For instance, a Spanish-speaking user navigating the app would see "Guardar" instead of "Save" because of the work stored here. Maintaining these translations also allows contributors to participate in open-source development without needing deep programming knowledge, anyone fluent in multiple languages can help improve or add translations. The README does not go into detail about which specific languages are currently supported or how translations are submitted. The project appears to be a companion to the main application rather than a standalone tool, and its structure suggests that translation updates happen independently from core software updates. This separation allows new languages to be added or existing translations to be refined without requiring changes to the application itself.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me add a new language translation file for AppManager-Plus, show me the Lua table structure I should follow based on the existing English strings.
Prompt 2
I want to improve the Spanish translations in this repo. Walk me through finding incomplete or outdated strings and writing correct replacements in Lua table format.
Prompt 3
Create a checklist for verifying that every English UI string in AppManager-Plus has a matching translation entry in a target language Lua file.
Prompt 4
Explain how AppManager-Plus loads these Lua translation files at runtime so I can make sure my new translation file follows the expected naming and key format.

Frequently asked questions

What is appmanager-plus-translations?

A collection of community translation files for AppManager-Plus, a mobile app management tool, letting users switch the interface from English into other languages by mapping buttons, menus, and messages to translated phrases.

What language is appmanager-plus-translations written in?

Mainly Lua. The stack also includes Lua.

Is appmanager-plus-translations actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-08-29).

How hard is appmanager-plus-translations to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is appmanager-plus-translations for?

Mainly general.

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