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usualoma/tinymce-i18n

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2022-07-29

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A language pack collection that translates the TinyMCE text editor's buttons and menus into dozens of languages so non-English users see a fully localized interface.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Translates TinyMCE UI
      Dozens of languages
      Covers versions 4 5 6
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      npm
      Composer
    Use cases
      Localize editor buttons
      Support global users
      Avoid duplicate translations
    Audience
      Web developers
      PHP developers
    Install
      npm install
      Composer for PHP
      Load language file

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Load a Spanish, French, or Japanese language file so TinyMCE's UI matches your users' language.

USE CASE 2

Install the package via npm or Composer instead of writing your own TinyMCE translations.

USE CASE 3

Keep TinyMCE's interface translations up to date across editor versions 4, 5, and 6.

USE CASE 4

Support a globally-used web app without duplicating translation work other projects already did.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptnpmComposer

How does it compare?

usualoma/tinymce-i18n3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2022-07-292016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install via npm or Composer and point your TinyMCE config at the appropriate language file.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to install tinymce-i18n via npm and load the Spanish language pack into my TinyMCE setup.
Prompt 2
Help me configure TinyMCE with tinymce-i18n so the editor UI appears in Japanese for my users.
Prompt 3
Which TinyMCE versions does tinymce-i18n support, and how do I pick the right language file for version 6?
Prompt 4
Set up tinymce-i18n in a PHP project using Composer instead of npm.

Frequently asked questions

What is tinymce-i18n?

A language pack collection that translates the TinyMCE text editor's buttons and menus into dozens of languages so non-English users see a fully localized interface.

What language is tinymce-i18n written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, npm, Composer.

Is tinymce-i18n actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2022-07-29).

How hard is tinymce-i18n to set up?

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

Who is tinymce-i18n for?

Mainly developer.

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