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# TextDB {#start}

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-   *Extension key:* nr_textdb
-   *Package name:* netresearch/nr-textdb
-   *Version:* 4.1
-   *Language:* en
-   *Author:* Thomas Schöne, Axel Seemann, Tobias Hein, Rico Sonntag
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    This document is published under the
    [Creative Commons BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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**Manage TYPO3 translations directly in the backend – no more digging through language files**

The Netresearch TextDB extension transforms how you manage **frontend system strings**
(form labels, buttons, error or system messages, navigation) by providing a database-backed
translation system accessible through the TYPO3 backend. Instead of editing scattered
`.xlf` files and deploying changes, editors and translators can manage translations
in real-time through an intuitive backend module.

**Perfect for:**

-   🌍 Multi-language websites with frequent translation updates
-   👥 Non-technical staff who need to update translations without touching code
-   🔄 Translation workflows requiring import/export for agencies
-   🚀 Agencies managing multiple TYPO3 projects with consistent processes

**Key Benefits:**

-   ✅ **Zero-friction migration** via auto-import ViewHelper
-   ✅ **Live updates** without deployment cycles
-   ✅ **Hierarchical organization** for 500+ translations
-   ✅ **Non-developer friendly** backend module
-   ✅ **Production-grade quality** (PHPStan level 10, 95%+ test coverage)

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**Table of Contents:**

**📘 Introduction**

Discover what TextDB is (frontend system strings), real-world use cases
with measurable results, competitive advantages, and why it's unique.

[Read more](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:introduction@4.1)

**📦 Installation**

Step-by-step installation guide including requirements, Composer setup,
database configuration, and upgrade instructions.

[Get started](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:installation@4.1)

**⚙️ Configuration**

Configure extension settings, TypoScript, backend modules, services,
and TCA for your specific needs.

[Configure](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:configuration@4.1)

**👤 User Guide**

Complete user manual for editors: managing translations, filtering,
importing/exporting, and daily workflows.

[User guide](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:user-manual@4.1)

**🔧 Administrator**

Administrative tasks including permissions, CLI commands, maintenance,
monitoring, and security considerations.

[Admin guide](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:administrator@4.1)

**💻 Developer**

Developer documentation covering ViewHelpers, services API, repositories,
domain models, and integration examples.

[Developer docs](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:developer@4.1)

**⚠️ Known Problems**

Troubleshooting guide covering known issues, workarounds, compatibility
information, and how to report bugs.

[Troubleshooting](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:known-problems@4.1)

**📋 ChangeLog**

Version history, release notes, breaking changes, upgrade paths,
and roadmap for future versions.

[Version history](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/netresearch/nr-textdb:changelog@4.1)