Introduction

What does it do?

The Nr TextDB extension provides a translation database system for TYPO3 that allows backend users to manage and edit translations directly in the TYPO3 backend interface. This eliminates the need to edit XLIFF language files manually and provides a centralized translation management system.

Key Features

Backend Translation Editor: Edit translations directly in TYPO3 backend
Import/Export: Batch import and export translations via XLIFF files
Multi-language Support: Manage translations for all configured site languages
Component-Based Organization: Organize translations by components and types
Environment Support: Different translation sets for different environments
Command-Line Import: CLI command for automated translation imports
ViewHelper Integration: Custom ViewHelpers for easy frontend integration
Filter & Search: Powerful filtering and search capabilities
Pagination: Efficient handling of large translation sets

Screenshots

Note

Screenshots will be added in a future update. The following features are available in the backend module.

Backend Module

The TextDB backend module provides an intuitive interface for managing translations:

Translation List View - Browse and filter all translations with advanced search
Edit Forms - Intuitive forms for editing translation records
Multi-language Support - Switch between languages seamlessly

Import & Export

XLIFF Import - Import translations from properly formatted XLIFF files
Filtered Export - Export only the translations you need
Batch Operations - Handle multiple translations efficiently

Use Cases

Content Management

Manage frontend translations without accessing language files
Enable editors to maintain multilingual content
Quick translation updates without deployment

Development Workflow

Export translations for external translation services
Import translated content back into the system
Maintain translation consistency across environments

Multi-Site Projects

Centralized translation management
Component-based organization for modular projects
Environment-specific translations (development, staging, production)

Target Audience

This extension is designed for:

Editors: Who need to manage translations without technical knowledge
Administrators: Who want centralized translation management
Developers: Who need a robust translation system with API access
Agencies: Managing multiple multilingual TYPO3 projects

Support

For issues, feature requests, or contributions:

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/netresearch/t3x-nr-textdb
Issue Tracker: https://github.com/netresearch/t3x-nr-textdb/issues

Credits

This extension is developed and maintained by Netresearch DTT GmbH.

Authors: Thomas Schöne, Axel Seemann, Tobias Hein, Rico Sonntag
Company: Netresearch DTT GmbH
Website: https://www.netresearch.de/