Title: PTE Request for Creator Assistant Author: Alessandro Lioce Published: November 28, 2024 Last modified: December 2, 2024 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 4:48 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 Tags: [de_DE ( 1,368 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=de_DE), [editor requests ( 9,275 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/editor-requests/), [ja ( 516 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja), [pt_PT ( 183 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=pt_PT) # PTE Request for Creator Assistant I am the creator of the Creator Assistant pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.. I would like to be added as an editor for my plugin so I can add and approve translations. Can you add my WordPress. orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) user as a translation editorTranslation Editor Translation editors can approve translations for projects. The GTE (General Translation Editor) and LM (Locale Manager) roles can add new users with the "Project Translation Editor" role that can approve translations for specific projects. There are two different Translation Editor roles: [General Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2024/11/28/pte-request-for-creator-assistant/?output_format=md#general-translation-editor) and [Project Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2024/11/28/pte-request-for-creator-assistant/?output_format=md#project-translation-editor) for these localesLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/)? * https://wordpress.org/plugins/creator-assistant/ — es_ES – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) * [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) * [#de_DE](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=de_DE) – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/)( [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/)) — fr_FR – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) * [#pt_PT](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=pt_PT) – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) — it_IT – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) — nl_NL – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) — ru_RU– [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) — pl_PL – [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) If you have any questions, just comment here. Thank you! 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[Yui](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fierevere/) 4:51 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 3. no for [#ru_RU](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ru_RU) 4. 1 Multiple localesLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) requested for non-native speaker 2 No stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. suggested to evaluate translation skills 5. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 5:04 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 * For translations, can I use OpenAI APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. or Google translator? Thanks - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/649fb2ded934d53d79b98a1f98c694d175ef9c644e28b89ea0eb8c3a64fdda39? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Yui](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fierevere/) 5:04 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 - машинный перевод не принимается - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/649fb2ded934d53d79b98a1f98c694d175ef9c644e28b89ea0eb8c3a64fdda39? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Yui](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fierevere/) 5:06 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 - at least we’re **never** granting PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. to those who can translate using machine translations only * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 5:07 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 * Ok! Thanks 6. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/03fec775ba7bbccce7139a73dd5e741fbaa2069cf384cf2c5b328d391dd82266? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 7. [fxbenard](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fxbenard/) 5:22 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 8. No suggestions for fr_FR, requests can’t be granted sorry and IA translations won’t do the job probably as well. 9. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 11:45 am _on_ November 29, 2024 * Ok! Thanks 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e3d7b607460020fa93f80642f1db72f5510f4d31e9dd9a543e97e3549be6cf8? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 11. [Peter Smits](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psmits1567/) 5:27 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 12. No suggestions for localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) nl-NL, so no proof of quality. Therefore we do not grant PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. access for locale nl-NL [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) done for nl-NL 13. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 11:46 am _on_ November 29, 2024 * Ok! Thanks 14. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bd6c40fcc238b3966a2360d5e3f4da6ecae69f69b631aea70e2eabf34cdc1c89? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 15. [Lidia Pellizzaro](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lidialab/) 5:42 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 16. Ciao Alessandro, 17. to keep the quality of Italian translations high and make sure that they are really useful for users, we have some [rules and guidelines](https://it.wordpress.org/team/handbook/polyglots/) for becoming a PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves., such as to be an Italian native speaker and follow an 1:1 introductory chat (we call it “mentoring”) with an expert Italian translator in our SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) workspace. 18. Several localesLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) have rules similar to ours. 19. We invite you to [join us in the Italian Polyglots Slack channel](https://it.wordpress.org/slack/): 20. * log on to the [WP Italy Community workspace](https://italia-wp-community.slack.com/), * then look for the polyglots channel, * then say _Ciao_ and ask – in Italian – for PTE tutoring by referring to the URLURL A specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org of this post. 21. We can also provide you a general overview about translating for WordPress. 22. Lidia, Italian Polyglots teamPolyglots Team Polyglots Team is a group of multilingual translators who work on translating plugins, themes, documentation, and front- facing marketing copy. [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) GTEGeneral Translation Editor A General Translation Editor (often referred to as GTE) is a person, who has global access to validate strings on **all projects for a specific locale.** 23. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 11:47 am _on_ November 29, 2024 * Ciao Lidia, ho mandato il messaggio su WP Italy Community workspace. Attendo fiducioso. 🙂 * Grazie Alessandro 24. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6fee8d55d0a98ca51b6bc84bb283fd66116125676e476941202e91c28c5fc14f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 25. [Jens Ratzel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jensratzel/) 7:12 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 26. @ is now PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project( for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves.. The translations have not been reviewed by our Polyglot team, as there have not been suggested yet. 27. You should all follow these steps (either YOU, the Dev, or the Translator): 28. * Get yourselves (you AND/OR the translator – both would be best for perfect communication) on the German SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) Community, channel [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/polyglots/) [German tutorial how to join our Slack channel.](https://de.wordpress.org/slack/) * Read the [German Style Guide](https://de.wordpress.org/mitwirken/style-guide-fuer-uebersetzungen/); * Read the [German Glossary](https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/de/default/glossary/); * Remember that the German language has 2 branches: The **formal** form of address( Sie) and the informal (**default**) form of address (du). There are translations that are in the wrong branch (Sie instead of du). * Use our Slack, [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/polyglots/) channel to get answers for questions that may arise – if you’re not sure, ask first; * Ask the team (**not individuals**) in our Slack [#polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/polyglots/) for assistance. Everyone listed on translation.w.org on your pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party./theme page has at least PTE rights and can help. 29. **We strongly recommend creating the German language stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. according to the above rules in order to provide the users of your plugin/theme with the highest quality, professional and consistent localizationLocalization Localization (sometimes shortened to "l10n") is the process of adapting a product or service to a particular language, culture, and desired local "look-and-feel.".** 30. Done for de_DE [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) – PTE rights granted 31. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 11:51 am _on_ November 29, 2024 * Thanks! I will definitely look for someone who can help me. I applied for more languages ​​just to get ahead of myself for the future. 32. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6ddc525ae47cdce6c4d632d40ad0ebdfa590fdb36dfca0c85a4cbd5cccaf5351? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 33. [Fernando Tellado](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fernandot/) 8:32 pm _on_ November 28, 2024 34. ¡Hola [@alessandrolioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/)! 35. For translations into Spanish (Spain), we do not accept automatic translations without revision by a native translator; we reject them «automatically,» and we do not accept that the automatic translator may be PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves.. 36. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/670165a5cb4b8d1a0aa5755489e9a996294ff2aea909a0212662c74fcea9d3d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Alessandro Lioce](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alessandrolioce/) 11:52 am _on_ November 29, 2024 * Ok! Thanks 37. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/890bd890338f9b6a17143a65ac10a20410e135583d95106bb09f20d91f66afe2? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 38. [tobifjellner (Tor-Bjorn “Tobi” Fjellner)](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) 9:16 pm _on_ November 29, 2024 39. Hi, Already in the [global handbook for Polyglots’ team](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/) we clearly state that all translations before being suggested on our platform need to be checked by an individual who knows the target language well. Machine translations can greatly speed up the translation process, but they still need to be vetted. Most localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) teams don’t have capacity to check/fix/improve and and all machine translations developer may throw at them. Their role is more supposed to be in mentoring individual contributors towards becoming appointed as translation editorsTranslation Editor Translation editors can approve translations for projects. The GTE (General Translation Editor) and LM (Locale Manager) roles can add new users with the "Project Translation Editor" role that can approve translations for specific projects. There are two different Translation Editor roles: [General Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2024/11/28/pte-request-for-creator-assistant/?output_format=md#general-translation-editor) and [Project Translation Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2024/11/28/pte-request-for-creator-assistant/?output_format=md#project-translation-editor) themselves. 40. When someone asks to be appointed as PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. for a large number of different languages, that is to many people in the Polyglots teamPolyglots Team Polyglots Team is a group of multilingual translators who work on translating plugins, themes, documentation, and front-facing marketing copy. [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) a sign that this user actually doesn’t know the language and will not make use of any translation feedback we may provide. 41. There are some suggestions on how you may better move forward here: [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/plugin-theme-authors-guide/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/plugin-theme-authors-guide/) 42. The remaining locale teams may still chime in on this post, but for now I’m removing the to-do status of this post. This means my “default” decision on this request is to not award the PTE role, even if a locale team didn’t respond. 43. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c00d5de7fdcf70f8b7620cefb0df0018272bd68f9e9c5aee62f356edad0f0a03? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 44. [Marcin Pietrzak](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iworks/) 6:55 am _on_ December 2, 2024 45. [#pl_PL](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=pl_PL) – there is no stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. to check. 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