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[i18n] Summary of 2026.1 Gazpacho PTG Discussions
by Seongsoo Cho 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

Hello all, I would like to share with you a summary of the recent discussions held during the 2026.1 Gazpacho virtual PTG regarding the i18n SIG. We had several productive sessions focused on our two main goals for the upcoming cycles: the Weblate Migration, and a forward-looking discussion on AI Translation. Special thanks to the OpenDev Infra Team for the infrastructure support, the OpenSource Contribution Academy mentees in Korea who worked on the Weblate migration, and the KNU students who brought great energy and ideas to our AI discussion. Please refer to the full details from our Etherpad: https://etherpad.opendev.org/p/oct2025-ptg-i18n 1. Weblate Migration Status & Challenges A significant portion of our PTG was dedicated to the ongoing migration from Zanata to Weblate. - Migration Status: DaGyeong Kim presented the current status. 15 dashboard projects were initially migrated, but we identified issues that require a retry. A detailed status page is tracking all projects [1]. - Tooling Development: We are actively developing and refining automation scripts to manage the migration, including language creation/deletion and handling plural forms (patches [2], [3]). This work is being tracked in a blueprint [4]. - Key Challenge - Language Definitions: We are addressing mismatches between Zanata's language codes (e.g., ko_KR) and Weblate's CLDR standards (e.g., ko), especially concerning plural form definitions. - Verification of Migration Completion: It was discussed that a clear method needs to be defined to verify whether all translated PO files in Zanata have been successfully migrated to Weblate. In subsequent discussions, it was agreed to establish specific criteria for accurate verification and to proceed with the work based on those criteria. 2. Zuul Integration & Infrastructure The second major topic was integrating our new Weblate instance with the OpenDev (Zuul) CI/CD pipeline. - Core Patches: We reviewed the main patches for openstack-zuul-jobs [5] and project-config [6] that will enable Weblate to propose translation updates. - New Zuul Job Testing Strategy: It was discussed to create a completely new job to minimize the impact and to apply it to specific projects first, gradually expanding its scope over time. 3. AI Translation PoC We held an exciting session with students from Kyungpook National University (KNU) to discuss a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for using AI in our translation workflow. - Goals: The discussion focused on two potential tools: - An automated, CPU-based LLM tool (e.g., using Ollama) to catch new strings from merged patches and provide initial translations. - A local AI-assisted tool for translators to help with the initial translation of large .po files. - Next Steps: We are exploring different instance flavors for performance and comparing the pros/cons of self-hosting a model versus using external APIs (similar to the Firefox translation model). 4. I18n Repository Packaging We are working to package the openstack i18n repository [7] and publish an updated package to PyPI. This initiative aims to enhance productivity by independently managing the tools related to i18n. Best Regards Seongsoo Cho [1] https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/I18nTeam/Migration-to-weblate#List_of_proje… [2] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/961371 [3] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/963758 [4] https://blueprints.launchpad.net/openstack-i18n/+spec/weblate-migration [5] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/openstack-zuul-jobs/+/921878 [6] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/project-config/+/961499 [7] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/955037

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[i18n] Current Weblate Migration Status
by Seongsoo Cho 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

Hello i18n team, OpenStack's current translation platform(translation.openstack.org) is based on Zanata, which is no longer maintained. To ensure a sustainable translation workflow, the i18n team has been migrating from Zanata to Weblate. This work officially started following the CMU Summer semester mentoring shared by Kendall Nelson in May (link), and has since been moving forward in collaboration with the Korea User Group and mentees participating in the government-sponsored Open Source Contribution Academy program. 1. Migration progress Migration scope: - Download translated .po files from Zanata and upload them to Weblate - The same language set configured in Zanata is also applied in Weblate. Branches: - Currently, only the master branch is being migrated. - We are exploring ways to support stable branches in the future. Migration Contents: - At this stage, the migration targets strings inside source code and release notes. - We are in the process of expanding this to include documentation as well. We started with Horizon and its plugins, and the following projects have already been successfully migrated to Weblate: • cloudkitty-dashboard • designate-dashboard • freezer-web-ui • heat-dashboard • horizon • ironic-ui • magnum-ui • manila-ui • networking-bgpvpn • neutron-fwaas-dashboard • neutron-vpnaas-dashboard • octavia-dashboard • trove-dashboard • zaqar-ui • zun-ui 2. New Zuul jobs for Weblate To replicate the existing Zanata-based Zuul workflow, we are adding new Weblate jobs. • Patch: https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/openstack-zuul-jobs/+/921878 We plan to reuse the translation-jobs-master-only Zuul templates and update the following playbooks to run both Zanata and Weblate tasks: • https://opendev.org/openstack/project-config/src/branch/master/playbooks/tr… • https://opendev.org/openstack/project-config/src/branch/master/playbooks/tr… • Patch: https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/project-config/+/961499 3. Migration scripts Although they are one-off scripts, we are adding them to the i18n repository to document how we migrated from Zanata to Weblate. • Language sync tool: https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/961371 • Zanata-to-Weblate migration tool: https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/961075 4. Next steps for migration We have implemented everything needed to replace the Zanata-based jobs with Weblate. Once the Zuul job patches are merged, we will verify the upstream pipeline. Our goal is to migrate all projects from Zanata to Weblate by October. After verifying the pipeline, we plan to shut down Zanata. 5. Future plans Beyond this migration, we plan to expand translation targets — including OpenStack governance documents and the docs/ directories of many projects — to provide broader translation opportunities. Anyone interested in contributing is warmly welcome to join us in the #openstack-i18n IRC channel and say hello! Thanks, Best Regards Seongsoo Cho -- Seongsoo Cho OpenStack Korea User Group / Community Leader IRC #seongsoocho

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[i18n] Sharing CMU Students’ Contributions: Progress on Zanata-to-Weblate Migration
by Ian Y. Choi 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

Dear OpenStack Community, Over the past six weeks, Seongsoo and I had the privilege of mentoring a group of four students from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) [1] as part of our ongoing effort to migrate the OpenStack Internationalization (I18n) platform from Zanata to Weblate. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the significant and meaningful contributions made by three students, Furqan Saeed, Simon Yu, and Jana Hussien, who recently completed video demos showcasing their work [2] [3]. Project Context As many may know, the I18n SIG has been working to modernize our translation infrastructure by transitioning from Zanata (now unmaintained) to Weblate — an actively developed, open source platform. This project not only ensures the sustainability of our translations, but also offers a valuable learning path for new contributors. Below are the key outcomes achieved by Furqan, Simon and Jana: 1. i18n tools script test codes for Weblate (by Furqan Saeed & Simon Yu) Furqan and Simon focused on bringing robust, production-quality unit testing to the collection of Python scripts and tools responsible for Weblate integration. Furqan’s video [2] demonstrates these efforts. Together, they: Developed a comprehensive suite of ~34 unit tests covering the main Weblate tool files. Used Python’s unittest and mocking strategies to ensure functions behave as expected, even simulating server responses. Noted and addressed gaps in requirements, such as missing library dependencies. Provided clear documentation (README.rst) explaining test infrastructure and file structure. Gained and demonstrated familiarity with OpenStack’s development guidelines, Gerrit workflows, and CI requirements. Their efforts establish a much needed test baseline for future improvements and bring our I18n tooling closer to OpenStack’s best practices. This contribution not only enhances software reliability but also creates a safer, more efficient environment for future contributors. 2. Migration of Zuul infrastructure scripts to Weblate (by Jana Hussien) Jana concentrated on migrating and refactoring the automation scripts that enable daily translation updates in Zuul, shifting from Zanata to Weblate. Her work involved: Analyzing and translating the logic in current scripts to ensure seamless migration, including first-time migration routines for new projects. Developing new scripts to automate creation of Weblate components and upload of translation templates (POT) and PO files; handling language code transformations between platforms. Troubleshooting integration challenges between Weblate’s API/CLI and OpenStack workflows, identifying and overcoming tricky configuration issues related to version control structure. Successfully demonstrating the migration workflow for projects such as trove-dashboard and horizon, with detailed documentation of results. Improving operational resilience by implementing enhanced error handling and summary reporting in the scripts. Discovering and addressing several issues during live testing, and documenting workarounds and plans for future improvements. Jana has also outlined next steps, including integrating these scripts further into the Zuul pipeline, modularizing code, and enhancing public documentation. These contributions represent valuable progress toward a full, sustainable migration to Weblate - benefiting the entire OpenStack community by advancing our translation workflows and broadening global accessibility. On behalf of all mentors (myself, Seongsoo Cho, Goutham Pacha Ravi), I’d like to thank Furqan, Simon, and Jana for their hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit, and encourage other students and new contributors to get involved. If anyone would like to review their code, documentation, or get involved in this effort, please feel free to reach out or interact directly with their contributions [6-9]! Best regards, Ian Y. Choi (ianychoi) & Seongsoo Cho (seongsoocho) OpenStack I18n SIG & Student Mentors [1] https://lists.openstack.org/archives/list/openstack-discuss@lists.openstack… [2] Video - OpenStack I18n Zanata-to-Weblate Migration: Weblate Tools Unit Test Development (CMU Project Demo) (Furqan), link: https://youtu.be/w966IpBCqeE [3] Video - OpenStack I18n Zanata-to-Weblate Migration: Translation Scripts working on Zuul (CMU Project Demo) (Jana), link: https://youtu.be/RcQweOe-vfo [4] Photo of our kick off meeting: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QhNwBusFZjwvTBzi7 [5] Photos of our final mentoring meeting: Final Mentoring Meeting - https://1drv.ms/f/c/6cc85a64cb418204/EljY3AfrnypGrF6EyDZq83MBDZpLTPt-8VPymj… [6] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/953745 (by Furqan, review is welcome) [7] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/955982 (by Simon, review is welcome) [8] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/i18n/+/955439 (by Jana, working in progress) [9] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/trove-dashboard/+/952787 (by Jana, merged)

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Re: [i18n][infra][horizon] Zanata translation job failures after Python 3.8 deprecation
by Ian Y. Choi 10 Jul '25

10 Jul '25

(+openstack-i18n mailing list) Hi all, I’d like to provide a brief update regarding the translation sync issue on Horizon and its plugins. It appears that the problem has been resolved through the patch at https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/project-config/+/954370. Fortunately, Java 8 seems to be supported on Ubuntu Noble, which helped address the compatibility concerns. Separately, the progress of the Weblate migration is currently being accelerated through the mentoring program. For more details, you can refer to the ongoing updates at https://etherpad.opendev.org/p/2025-July-I18n-Weblate-Migration-Progress . Thank you to everyone who continues to support I18n efforts. /Ian On Sun, Jan 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM Ian Y. Choi <ianyrchoi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Thank you for sharing the current situation accurately and providing > suggestions regarding the translation sync issues. > > Due to continuous requests for translation updates while Horizon > updates were pending, I took the initiative to execute the translation > infrastructure sync script locally. > > Following your suggestions, I successfully ran the sync in a local > container environment and uploaded the proposal patch [1]. Detail > commands are pasted as [2]. > > Given that the Weblate migration is still in progress [3], I believe > it would be beneficial to discuss how we can potentially incorporate > the approach into the current infrastructure sync process in future > discussions. > > I understand this is a temporary solution while we work towards > completing the Weblate migration. > > The container-based approach has proven effective for our immediate > needs, and I appreciate your guidance on this matter. > > Thank you, > > /Ian > > [1] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/horizon/+/939607 > [2] https://paste.opendev.org/show/b6v9BODjraT8Heie2xW4/ > [3] https://meetings.opendev.org/meetings/openstack_i18n_meeting/2025/ > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 8:36 AM Clark Boylan <cboylan(a)sapwetik.org> wrote: > > > > On Tue, Oct 29, 2024, at 2:48 PM, Ian Y. Choi wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > > > During last week's PTG, the I18n SIG identified Zanata translation job > > > failures for Horizon (and likely related plugins). The root cause > > > appears to be Python 3.8 deprecation on Horizon [1]. > > > > > > Failed jobs have been observed on Zuul [2], and translation proposals > > > were made on Gerrit [3]. > > > > > > Since translation sync on Horizon stable branches is functioning > > > correctly, the error message seems to be related to Python 3.8 > > > deprecation: > > > ERROR: Cannot install -r doc/requirements.txt (line 3) due to > > > conflicting package version dependencies. > > > > > > To address this, I'd like to raise two points: > > > > > > 1/ To resolve the issue, would you support updating translation sync > > > jobs with Bionic-based Zuul jobs by either upgrading to Jammy or > > > modifying the Bionic image to support Python >3.8? > > > > The problem with updating the translation sync jobs to Jammy or newer is that the Zanata client requires Java 8 which isn't available on those newer platforms. We can either satisfy the Python requirements or the Java requirements but not both at the same time with extra work. As has been mentioned elsewhere, completing the migration to Weblate removes the need for Zanata client and we can move on from this old platform. > > > > Some ideas on how we might workaround this issue while continuing to use Zanata include: running Zanata client from a container image with the right version of Java installed, or as you suggest installing a newer version of Python on Bionic. We could potentially use the `ensure-python` zuul-jobs role with `python_use_pyenv` set to true and `python_version` set to 3.11 or similar. That would build the newer python version from source on the older platform. We did this with Python 3.12 to get early tests running and it seemed to work. > > > > The problem with these approaches are that they too require work when we could instead focus on completing the Weblate migration. > > > > > > > > 2/ At least me from I18n SIG acknowledges that recognizing these > > > translation job errors was delayed. Moving forward, would it be > > > beneficial to implement periodic (e.g., monthly) reporting on > > > translation job successes and failures? > > > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > > > /Ian > > > > > > [1] > > > https://docs.openstack.org/releasenotes/horizon/2024.2.html#upgrade-notes > > > [2] > > > https://zuul.opendev.org/t/openstack/builds?job_name=propose-translation-up… > > > [3] > > > https://review.opendev.org/q/owner:proposal-bot+project:openstack/horizon+b…

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Updates on I18n SIG: Translation Sync Issues and Launchpad Bug Notifications
by Ian Y. Choi 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hi all, I’d like to share updates on two key I18n SIG topics: 1. Horizon translation sync issues The sync mechanism between Git project repositories and translation data on Zanata, based on old infrastructure, is causing some challenges for Horizon project [1]. Currently, I am handling the sync manually, as shown here [2]. While progress on the Weblate migration is slow, I hope this temporary solution helps for now. 2. Launchpad bug alarms on mailing list I apologize for the excessive Launchpad bug notifications on the mailing list. I discovered that modifying the I18n mailing list settings could prevent these alarms, and I have temporarily applied the changes. [Next Steps] Looking ahead, here are some proposed actions to improve the situation: a. Recent translation bug reports have been overly granular. Moving forward, I recommend managing translation bugs with a more project-wide approach. b. Many bug reports lack clarity regarding which projects they pertain to. I plan to mark such unclear reports as “Invalid.” c. I hope contributors will gain a better understanding of the overall translation process soon. d. I am exploring whether it’s possible to introduce bug submission templates or improve the guidelines for reporting translation bugs [3]. I will revert the mailing list settings after these improvements are in place. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Thank you all, /Ian [1] https://lists.openstack.org/archives/list/openstack-discuss@lists.openstack… [2] https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/horizon/+/939607 [3] https://docs.openstack.org/i18n/latest/bug_report.html

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[Docs][I18n] Re: Deployment Guide translation of OSA
by Ian Y. Choi 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

(Adding: openstack-discuss(a)lists.openstack.org and openstack-i18n(a)lists.openstack.org) Hi, Thank you for reaching out. I've noticed that the "deploy-guide" is not located in the /doc/source folder of the repository. This suggests that there may currently be no direct support from the OpenStack Docs team (now under the TC) or the I18n SIG for this documentation. To align with the Project Team Integration (PTI) structure, I recommend discussing with the core team members of the repository about reorganizing the documentation accordingly. For your reference, I am sharing some additional documents below like [2] - [4], which I hope will help clarify the process and requirements. If you have further questions or need support from the I18n SIG, please feel free to reach out via the openstack-i18n mailing list or the #openstack-i18n IRC channel. This ensures that your queries are visible to all community members and can be addressed more efficiently, rather than contacting me directly. Thank you, /Ian [1] https://docs.openstack.org/doc-contrib-guide/team-structure.html [2] https://docs.openstack.org/i18n/latest/infra.html [3] https://docs.openstack.org/doc-contrib-guide/project-guides.html [4] https://governance.openstack.org/tc/reference/project-testing-interface.html On Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM Dmitry <dcu995(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello, Ian. > > We are currently working on adding the OpenStack-Ansible deployment guide ( > https://docs.openstack.org/project-deploy-guide/openstack-ansible/latest/) to > translation server. However, we've encountered a challenge: we are not sure > how to start a job to gather the documents and upload them to Zanata ( > https://review.opendev.org/c/openstack/openstack-ansible/+/947634) > > Could you please guide us on what steps we should take to initiate this > process? > > Thank you very much. >

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Re: [trove-dashboard][designate-dashboard] Stuck translation proposal jobs
by Ian Y. Choi 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

(+ openstack-i18n@) Hi, 1. Please refer to the details shared through [1] which applies to Horizon plugin dashboards including trove-dashboard and designate-dashboard. 2. Your active sharing with the I18n SIG team regarding your translation plan (e.g., target language, priority on OpenStack project translation target, estimated schedule) will be greatly appreciated, since the SIG team is primarily focusing on Weblate migration, as @fungi mentioned. Thank you, /Ian [1] https://lists.openstack.org/archives/list/openstack-i18n@lists.openstack.or… On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM Jeremy Stanley <fungi(a)yuggoth.org> wrote: > On 2025-04-16 13:09:21 +0300 (+0300), Dmitry wrote: > > Wanted to bring your attention for stuck translation proposal jobs > > for both trove-dashboard and designate-dashboard > > ( > https://zuul.opendev.org/t/openstack/build/e6849eafd29c4ee78c57fff6a8768ac6 > > , > https://zuul.opendev.org/t/openstack/build/3489b918e89642a4a607665edd6a5d41 > ) > > > > As I have found out this behaviour is caused by jobs running on > > Ubuntu Focal with Python 3.8. > > > > Is there anything can be done to fix this issue? > > They need to be overridden to use an ubuntu-bionic nodeset. In > particular, the long-abandoned Zanata client tools the job uses rely > on a very old JDK and break on any newer platforms. This problem > should go away once the I18n team completes their migration to > Weblate, but until this we need to run the job on older systems. > -- > Jeremy Stanley >

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[i18n] i18n SIG - 2025.2 (Flamingo) Virtual PTG Schedule
by Ian Y. Choi 05 Apr '25

05 Apr '25

Hi, I would like to share the i18n SIG schedule for the upcoming PTG. Dates and locations are: • April 9th, 1400 ~ 1500 UTC at kilo-WedB2 (Please find https://ptg.opendev.org/ptg.html for real time information) Note that I18n PTG Etherpad link is: https://etherpad.opendev.org/p/apr2025-ptg-i18n . Looking forward to the meeting and interactions during the PTG! Thank you, /Ian

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[Bug 2096720] [NEW] Mistype in RU - Total Gibibytes + Used
by Ivan Anfimov 26 Jan '25

26 Jan '25

Public bug reported: OpenStack 2024.2 Dalmatian Used in - Create Volume bug_3_1 - en screenshot bug_3_2 - ru screenshot En: Total Gibibytes Ru: Итого ГиБ En: %(used)s of %(quota)s Used Ru: %(used)s из %(quota)s использовано En: %(used)s of %(quota)s GiB Used Ru: %(used)s из %(quota)s ГиБ использовано We need to make sure where these phrases are used and make a more optimal design. ** Affects: openstack-i18n Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: russian ** Attachment added: "bug_3_1.png" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2096720/+attachment/5853689/+files/bug_3_1.… -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of OpenStack I18n Core Team, which is subscribed to openstack i18n. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2096720 Title: Mistype in RU - Total Gibibytes + Used Status in openstack i18n: New Bug description: OpenStack 2024.2 Dalmatian Used in - Create Volume bug_3_1 - en screenshot bug_3_2 - ru screenshot En: Total Gibibytes Ru: Итого ГиБ En: %(used)s of %(quota)s Used Ru: %(used)s из %(quota)s использовано En: %(used)s of %(quota)s GiB Used Ru: %(used)s из %(quota)s ГиБ использовано We need to make sure where these phrases are used and make a more optimal design. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/openstack-i18n/+bug/2096720/+subscriptions

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[Bug 2096718] [NEW] Mistype in RU - Group which the new volume belongs to. Choose 'No group' if the new volume belongs to no group.
by Ivan Anfimov 26 Jan '25

26 Jan '25

Public bug reported: OpenStack 2024.2 Dalmatian En (screenshot bug_2_1): Group which the new volume belongs to. Choose 'No group' if the new volume belongs to no group. Ru (screenshot bug_2_2): Группа, к которой будет относится новый диск. Выберите "Нет группы", если новый диск не относится к группам. It is necessary to correct the reason for the tooltip not being displayed in its entirety and check the correctness of the translation. ** Affects: openstack-i18n Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: russian ** Attachment added: "bug_2_1.png" https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2096718/+attachment/5853687/+files/bug_2_1.… -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of OpenStack I18n Core Team, which is subscribed to openstack i18n. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2096718 Title: Mistype in RU - Group which the new volume belongs to. Choose 'No group' if the new volume belongs to no group. Status in openstack i18n: New Bug description: OpenStack 2024.2 Dalmatian En (screenshot bug_2_1): Group which the new volume belongs to. Choose 'No group' if the new volume belongs to no group. Ru (screenshot bug_2_2): Группа, к которой будет относится новый диск. Выберите "Нет группы", если новый диск не относится к группам. It is necessary to correct the reason for the tooltip not being displayed in its entirety and check the correctness of the translation. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/openstack-i18n/+bug/2096718/+subscriptions

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