claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] Support i18n / language localization for built-in slash command outputs

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Problem Statement

Summary

Built-in slash commands (e.g., /help, /config, /clear) always output responses in English, even when the user has configured a non-English language preference in their CLAUDE.md (global or project-level).

Current Behavior

• User sets CLAUDE.md with instruction: "Always reply in Chinese."
• AI model responses correctly follow this instruction.
• However, built-in command outputs (e.g., /help) are hardcoded in English and completely bypass the model — so they are always in English regardless of user preference.

Expected Behavior

Built-in slash command outputs should respect either:

1. A language setting in ~/.claude/settings.json (e.g., "language": "zh-CN"), or
2. The language instruction defined in the user's global CLAUDE.md, or
3. The system locale / OS language setting as a fallback.

Motivation

Non-English speaking users configure language preferences in CLAUDE.md expecting a consistent experience across all Claude Code interactions. The current inconsistency — where AI responses are localized but CLI outputs are not — is confusing and breaks the expected UX contract.

Environment

• Claude Code version: (2.1.153 (Claude Code))
• OS: (Windows 10 21H2 amd64)
• Shell: ( 5.1.19041.3031)

Proposed Solution

• Add i18n support to the CLI layer for built-in command outputs.
• Alternatively, expose a language field in settings.json that the CLI respects when rendering built-in command text.

Alternative Solutions

none

Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

Steps to reproduce the inconsistency:

1. Open Claude Code terminal

2. Ask the AI a normal question in any language

   • Input: 为什么内置命令不支持中文？
   • Result: ✅ AI responds in Chinese — CLAUDE.md language rule is respected

3. Run a built-in slash command

   • Input: /help
   • Result: ❌ Output is entirely in English — CLAUDE.md language rule is ignored

Expected: Both AI responses and built-in command outputs should respect the language preference configured in CLAUDE.md.

Actual: Built-in commands bypass the AI model entirely and always output in English, creating an inconsistent multilingual experience for non-English users.

Additional Context

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