localization-pass

name	localization-pass
description	Prepare text, UI, formatting, glossary, and extraction workflow for localization. Use before shipping in multiple languages or when text structure changes heavily.

Localization Pass

When to use

Prepare text, UI, formatting, glossary, and extraction workflow for localization. Use before shipping in multiple languages or when text structure changes heavily.

Inputs to gather

• target languages
• string sources
• UI constraints
• voice/text policy

Recommended roles

• localization_lead
• ux_designer
• community_manager

Primary docs / outputs

• studio/docs/templates/localization-glossary.md
• studio/docs/templates/feature-brief.md

Workflow

1. Inspect the current repo/docs state first and cite concrete evidence.
2. Choose the smallest useful output that moves the project forward.
3. Make the highest-risk issue, blocker, or readiness gap unambiguous.
4. Update or create durable docs when the result should persist.
5. Recommend the next best role or skill if more work remains.

Category rules

• Prioritize severe player-facing, security, certification, and release risks over cosmetic issues.
• Make evidence, repro, and owner/action clarity explicit.
• Return a clear go/no-go or priority recommendation when the task is evaluative.

Deliverables

• loc readiness notes
• glossary
• text expansion risks
• pipeline steps

Validation bar

• severity or readiness clearly stated
• evidence or repro captured
• owner/next action explicit