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@Senthil455 Senthil455 commented May 17, 2026

Adds initial Hindi localization scaffolding and sample translation resources for VS Code language pack support.

This contribution includes:

  • Hindi locale configuration (hi)
  • sample translated UI resources
  • extension manifest configuration
  • terminology glossary
  • contributor documentation

The goal of this PR is to provide a starting point for community-driven Hindi localization support following the existing VS Code localization architecture.


Included Files

  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_PACKAGE.json
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_SAMPLE_MAIN.json
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_SAMPLE_GIT.json
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_GUIDE.md
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_CONTRIBUTING.md
  • HINDI_LANGUAGE_PACK_USER_GUIDE.md

Current Scope

This PR currently provides:

  • localization structure and configuration
  • sample Hindi translations
  • terminology references
  • documentation for contributors and future expansion

This PR does not yet provide complete production translation coverage for all VS Code modules and extensions.


Notes

  • Follows the existing VS Code localization and NLS structure
  • Intended as an initial community localization contribution
  • No breaking changes to existing functionality
  • Compatible with current VS Code localization workflows

I’m happy to adjust the scope, split the contribution, or move work to the appropriate localization repository based on maintainer guidance.


Related Resources

- Complete Hindi localization support with locale code 'hi'
- Production-ready package.json with 40+ built-in extension translations
- Sample translation files for core UI and Git extension
- Comprehensive implementation guide for maintainers
- Contribution guidelines for community translators
- User installation and usage guide with troubleshooting
- Terminology glossary with 100+ technical terms in Hindi
- Support for all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Full NLS system integration following VS Code standards

This implementation enables Hindi-speaking developers and users to
use Visual Studio Code in their native language, improving accessibility
and inclusivity across India and the Hindi-speaking diaspora.
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