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Multi-Language Guide ​

Configure OpenSpec to generate artifacts in languages other than English.

Quick Setup ​

Add a language instruction to your openspec/config.yaml:

yaml
schema: spec-driven

context: |
  Language: Portuguese (pt-BR)
  All artifacts must be written in Brazilian Portuguese.

  # Your other project context below...
  Tech stack: TypeScript, React, Node.js

That's it. All generated artifacts will now be in Portuguese.

Language Examples ​

Portuguese (Brazil) ​

yaml
context: |
  Language: Portuguese (pt-BR)
  All artifacts must be written in Brazilian Portuguese.

Spanish ​

yaml
context: |
  Idioma: Español
  Todos los artefactos deben escribirse en español.

Chinese (Simplified) ​

yaml
context: |
  语言：中文（简体）
  所有产出物必须用简体中文撰写。

Japanese ​

yaml
context: |
  言語：日本語
  すべての成果物は日本語で作成してください。

French ​

yaml
context: |
  Langue : Français
  Tous les artefacts doivent être rédigés en français.

German ​

yaml
context: |
  Sprache: Deutsch
  Alle Artefakte müssen auf Deutsch verfasst werden.

Tips ​

Handle Technical Terms ​

Decide how to handle technical terminology:

yaml
context: |
  Language: Japanese
  Write in Japanese, but:
  - Keep technical terms like "API", "REST", "GraphQL" in English
  - Code examples and file paths remain in English

Combine with Other Context ​

Language settings work alongside your other project context:

yaml
schema: spec-driven

context: |
  Language: Portuguese (pt-BR)
  All artifacts must be written in Brazilian Portuguese.

  Tech stack: TypeScript, React 18, Node.js 20
  Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM

Verification ​

To verify your language config is working:

bash
# Check the instructions - should show your language context
openspec instructions proposal --change my-change

# Output will include your language context