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6/19/2026
Why we picked Tolgee to localize an open-source database client

Why we picked Tolgee to localize an open-source database client

Short summary

Tabularis migrated from i18next to Tolgee to streamline community localization contributions. Tolgee shows translators context-rich interfaces with screenshots, eliminating Git and JSON friction. Approved translations deploy over-the-air to users immediately without waiting for app releases, with plans to eventually enable in-app translation proposals while staying offline-first.

  • Chose Tolgee for localization to enable frictionless community contributions without Git/JSON complexity
  • Tolgee provides context (screenshots showing where strings appear) and over-the-air delivery of approved translations
  • Roadmap includes in-app translation proposals while maintaining offline-first operation and no account requirement

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