Better i18n provides a review workflow so teams can ensure translation quality before publishing. This is especially important when using AI translations or working with external translators.
The review process
1. Translator edits (Draft)
A team member or AI generates translations. These start as Draft status.
2. Submit for review (Pending)
When editing is done, the translator changes the status to Pending. This signals that the translation is ready for someone to check.
3. Review (Reviewed)
A reviewer reads the translation, checks for accuracy, tone, and context. If it looks good, they mark it as Reviewed.
4. Approve (Approved)
A project manager or senior translator approves the reviewed translation. It's now ready to be published.
5. Publish
Click Publish to push all approved translations to the CDN. Your app picks them up within ~60 seconds.
Reviewing translations in the editor
- Go to the Translations tab
- Filter by status: Pending (to see what needs review)
- Review each translation by comparing it with the source text
- Click the status indicator to change it to Reviewed or Approved
Tips for effective review
- Compare with source — always read the source text alongside the translation
- Check context — look at the key name (e.g.,
auth.login_button) to understand where the text appears - Use the glossary — verify that key terms match your glossary definitions
- Review in batches — filter by namespace to review related translations together
AI + human workflow
The recommended approach for large translation batches:
- AI translates all missing keys (generates drafts)
- Set AI output to Pending — so it goes into the review queue
- Reviewers check critical keys — high-visibility content, legal text, brand messaging
- Approve in bulk — approve all reviewed translations at once
- Publish — push to CDN
This gives you AI speed with human quality control.
Roles and review permissions
| Role | Can edit | Can review | Can approve | Can publish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Admin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Member | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Next steps
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