MCP server for parsing, reading, and modifying SDLXLIFF translation files (SDL Trados Studio format)
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# mcp-server-sdlxliff **Chat with your SDL Trados translation files using Claude.** Review translations, find errors, and make corrections through simple natural conversation - no manual XML editing required. ## Two Ways to Use | Option | Best For | Claude Access | |--------|----------|---------------| | **[XLIFF Chat Desktop App](#xliff-chat-desktop-app)** | Professional users who want a dedicated app | API key (pay per use) | | **[Claude Desktop Extension](#claude-desktop-extension)** | Claude Pro/Team subscribers | Claude subscription | Both options use the same MCP server under the hood - choose based on how you prefer to access Claude. ## What You Can Do Just ask Claude in plain language: - *"Check this file for grammar errors in the Russian translations"* - *"Find segments where the translation is much longer than the source"* - *"Fix segment 42 - change 'программа' to 'приложение'"* - *"Show me all segments that are still in Draft status"* - *"Run QA checks with my glossary"* - *"Save my changes"* Claude reads your SDLXLIFF files, understands the translation context, and can make corrections while preserving all formatting tags automatically. ## XLIFF Chat Desktop App A standalone macOS app with a native file picker - no command line required. ### Installation 1. Install the MCP server **globally** (not in a virtual environment): ```bash pip3 install mcp-server-sdlxliff ``` > **Note:** The desktop app looks for Python at `/opt/homebrew/bin/python3` (Apple Silicon) or `/usr/local/bin/python3` (Intel Mac). Make sure to install with the same `pip3` that corresponds to your Homebrew Python. 2. Download `XLIFF.Chat-1.0.0.dmg` from [Releases](https://github.com/EugeneAnt/mcp-server-sdlxliff/releases) 3. Open the `.dmg` and drag XLIFF Chat to your Applications folder 4. Launch XLIFF Chat and enter your [Anthropic API key](https://console.anthropic.com/) ### Usage 1. Click **File** or **Folder** button to select SDLXLIFF files 2. The M…
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