LocFlow: Game Localization Toolkit

Insert tags with one click, switch between raw/normalized profiles, and see the real in-game character count.

Screenshots

Context menu

Right-click integration for quick access to LocFlow actions.

Apply color tag on selected text

Before

Selected text without any inline color tags.

After (Raw profile)

Color tag applied using raw Rockstar-style tags.

After (Normalized profile)

Color tag applied using normalized inline tags.

VS Code extension for game localization:

• inline tag highlighting
• one-click tag insertion
• visible character count
• raw / normalized profiles

A professional-grade toolkit for game translators working with Rockstar-style (GTA/RDR) and general TSV text files.

Features

• Smart Tag Insertion: Insert color and newline tags via status bar, context menu, or shortcuts.
• Smart Selection Wrapper: Select text and click a color to wrap it: [COLOR_RED]Text[COLOR_WHITE].
• Dual Tag Highlighting:
  • Blue: Formatting tags (~n~, [NEWLINE]).
  • Orange: Variables and placeholders (%s, {0}, <VAR>).
• Live Visible Char Counter: Shows the length of text excluding the game tags—perfect for fitting text into UI boxes.
• Switchable Profiles: Toggle between Raw and Normalized tags instantly.

Usage

1. Right-Click: Access the "Insert Color Tag..." sub-menu.
2. Status Bar: Click "Tags" for a quick list or "Profile" to switch modes.
3. Shortcuts:
   • Ctrl+Alt+Enter: Quick Newline.
   • Ctrl+Alt+T: Show Tag Menu.
   • Ctrl+Alt+P: Toggle Profile.

Configuration

You can customize the tags and colors in VS Code Settings:

• Change the specific strings for raw and normalized profiles.
• Change the highlight colors for tags and variables.