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Take Control with Interactive Translation Review ​

When precision matters more than speed, Lingo.dev's interactive mode puts you in the driver's seat of the translation process.

Perfect For Critical Content ​

Interactive mode shines when working with:

  • Legal Documents: Where accuracy is non-negotiable
  • Technical Manuals: When terminology precision is essential
  • Brand Messaging: To maintain consistent voice across languages
  • Training Materials: To teach the AI your preferred style
  • Quality Baselines: When establishing standards for new content types

Getting Started ​

Activate interactive review with a simple flag:

bash
npx lingo.dev@latest i18n --interactive

This transforms your workflow from fully automated to collaborative, giving you review and approval authority over every translation.

The Three-Step Review Process ​

1. Content Examination ​

For each translatable item, you'll see a clear comparison:

Reviewing changes for example.json:

Source text (English):
"Terms and Conditions"

Current value (Spanish):
"Términos y Condiciones" (if previously translated)

Suggested value:
"Términos y Condiciones" (AI recommendation)

2. Decision Options ​

Choose your preferred action:

Choose action:
> Approve changes    (Use the AI suggestion)
> Skip changes       (Keep existing translation)
> Edit individually  (Make manual adjustments)

3. Custom Editing ​

When selecting "Edit individually":

  • Your system's default editor launches
  • Context and current translations appear as comments
  • Make precise edits to the translation
  • Save and close to continue the review process

Power User Techniques ​

Targeted Reviews ​

Focus your attention where it matters most:

bash
# Review only French translations
npx lingo.dev@latest i18n --interactive --locale fr

# Review only marketing content
npx lingo.dev@latest i18n --interactive --bucket marketing

Establishing Translation Standards ​

For mission-critical content:

  1. Use interactive mode during initial translation
  2. Document your translation decisions and rationale
  3. Build a glossary of approved terminology in the Lingo.dev dashboard
  4. Reference these standards in team documentation

Why We Built This ​

While AI excels at speed and consistency, human judgment remains essential for nuanced content. Interactive mode bridges this gap, combining AI efficiency with human expertise for the highest quality translations.

With interactive mode, you get the perfect balance: AI-powered suggestions with human-controlled outcomes.