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I would like to request official Chinese language support for Hermes Agent, including documentation, CLI interface, and error messages.

  • CLI output and error messages are in English
  1. CLI localization: Add i18n support for CLI output and error messages

PR fix notes

PR #13508: docs: add Chinese (zh-CN) README translation

Description (problem / solution / changelog)

Summary

Closes #12954

Adds a complete Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) translation of the README and a language switcher between English and Chinese versions.

Changes

  • README.zh-CN.md — Full Simplified Chinese translation of the README, including:

    • Feature descriptions
    • Quick install instructions
    • Getting started guide
    • CLI vs Messaging quick reference table
    • Documentation table (section names translated, links preserved)
    • OpenClaw migration guide
    • Contributing guide
    • Community links

  • README.md — Added language switcher badge linking to README.zh-CN.md

  • README.zh-CN.md — Added language switcher badge linking to README.md

Translation Approach

  • Accurate & natural: Translated for fluency, not word-by-word. Technical terms like "TUI", "Serverless", "FTS5" kept as-is since they're standard in Chinese developer communities.
  • Chinese model names preserved: 小米 MiMo, z.ai/GLM, Kimi/Moonshot, MiniMax — kept original branding.
  • Links unchanged: All documentation links point to the original English docs (no broken links). When Chinese docs become available, links can be updated.
  • WSL link localized: The WSL install link uses zh-cn locale: learn.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/wsl/install

Future Work (for follow-up PRs)

  • Docusaurus i18n setup (website/i18n/zh-CN/)
  • CLI output localization framework
  • Error message translations

These are larger efforts that warrant separate PRs and community discussion.

Changed files

  • README.md (modified, +1/-0)
  • README.zh-CN.md (added, +186/-0)
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Problem or Use Case

 I would like to request official Chinese language support for Hermes Agent, including documentation, CLI interface, and error messages.                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                             
 **Problem Statement**                                                                                                                                                                                       
 Hermes Agent has gained significant popularity worldwide (50,000+ GitHub stars). However, there is a large and growing Chinese-speaking AI developer community that faces language barriers when using      
 Hermes Agent:                                                                                                                                                                                               
 - Documentation is English-only                                                                                                                                                                             
 - CLI output and error messages are in English                                                                                                                                                              
 - Skills and system prompts lack Chinese localization                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
 **Benefits**                                                                                                                                                                                                
 - Significantly expands the user base in Chinese-speaking regions                                                                                                                                           
 - Reduces onboarding friction for Chinese developers                                                                                                                                                        
 - Demonstrates commitment to global accessibility                                                                                                                                                           
 - Aligns with the open-source spirit of community contribution                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                                             
 **Additional Context**                                                                                                                                                                                      
 Many popular AI tools (Ollama, LangChain, etc.) have Chinese documentation maintained by the community. Official support would set Hermes Agent apart and show commitment to international users.

Proposed Solution

 1. **Documentation translation**: Translate README, setup guides, and skill documentation into Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) and optionally Traditional Chinese (zh-TW)                                        
 2. **CLI localization**: Add i18n support for CLI output and error messages                                                                                                                                 
 3. **System prompt localization**: Allow users to set a preferred language for agent personality and responses                                                                                              
 4. **Community translation**: Set up a community-driven translation project (e.g., Crowdin, Weblate) to maintain translations

Alternatives Considered

No response

Feature Type

CLI improvement

Scope

None

Contribution

  • I'd like to implement this myself and submit a PR

Debug Report (optional)

extent analysis

TL;DR

To add official Chinese language support for Hermes Agent, translate documentation, localize CLI output and error messages, and allow system prompt localization.

Guidance

  • Translate README, setup guides, and skill documentation into Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) and optionally Traditional Chinese (zh-TW) to expand the user base.
  • Add i18n support for CLI output and error messages to reduce onboarding friction for Chinese developers.
  • Set up a community-driven translation project (e.g., Crowdin, Weblate) to maintain translations and demonstrate commitment to global accessibility.
  • Consider allowing users to set a preferred language for agent personality and responses to enhance user experience.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue focuses on feature request and localization.

Notes

The proposed solution requires significant effort and resources, but it can significantly expand the user base and demonstrate commitment to international users.

Recommendation

Apply workaround by setting up a community-driven translation project to maintain translations, as it is a feasible and effective way to provide Chinese language support for Hermes Agent.

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