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Add auto-i18n action for writing strings in .pot file

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#27 opened on Jan 24, 2020

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help wantedtype:enhancement

Description

Consider adding a way to automatically update the plugin's .pot file. If you decide to pursue this, of possible help are these Grunt tasks that scan a plugin's files for translation functions, then write their locations, internationalized strings, and accompanying messages (if any) in the .pot: https://www.npmjs.com/package/grunt-wp-i18n https://www.npmjs.com/package/grunt-pot

And here's a GitHub Action that may do the same: WP Pot Generator https://github.com/marketplace/actions/wp-pot-generator

Thanks.

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Tech stack
shellnodejs
Domain
ci cddevopstooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of WordPress i18nFamiliarity with GitHub Actions and YAML
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Review the linked Grunt tasks (grunt wp i18n, grunt pot) and the WP Pot Generator GitHub Action to understand existing solutions. Then, design a new GitHub Action that integrates similar functionality, possibly wrapping the WP Pot Generator or implementing a custom script. Consider the repository's existing action patterns for consistency. The action should scan a WordPress plugin for translation functions and generate/update a .pot file. Look at the repository's other actions for template and structure.