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# Translation Module

In this section of the documentation, you will find resources to learn more about the Translation Module and how to use it in your application.

### Prerequisites

- [Medusa v2.12.3 or later](https://github.com/medusajs/medusa/releases/tag/v2.12.3)
- [Translation Feature Flag Enabled](#configure-translation-module)

Refer to the [Medusa Admin User Guide](https://docs.medusajs.com/user-guide/settings/translations) to learn how to manage translations in the dashboard.

Medusa has translation features available out-of-the-box through the Translation Module. A [module](https://docs.medusajs.com/learn/fundamentals/modules) is a standalone package that provides features for a single domain. Each of Medusa's commerce features is provided in Commerce Modules, such as the Translation Module.

Refer to the [Module Isolation](https://docs.medusajs.com/learn/fundamentals/modules/isolation) guide to learn more about why modules are isolated.

## Translation Features

- [Translation and Locale Management](https://docs.medusajs.com/resources/commerce-modules/translation/concepts): Manage locales and add translations for different resources in your store.
- [Multi-Language Support](https://docs.medusajs.com/resources/commerce-modules/translation/storefront): Manage and serve resources like products in multiple languages to cater to a diverse customer base.
- [Translation for Custom Models](https://docs.medusajs.com/resources/commerce-modules/translation/custom-data-models): Extend translation capabilities to custom data models in your Medusa application.
- [Manage Translatable Resources from Medusa Admin](https://docs.medusajs.com/user-guide/settings/translations#manage-translatable-resources): Configure which resources and fields are translatable directly from the Medusa Admin dashboard.

***

## Configure Translation Module

The Translation Module is currently behind a feature flag. To use it in your Medusa application, add it to the `modules` array and enable the `translation` feature flag.

In your `medusa-config.ts` file, add the Translation Module to the `modules` array and enable the `translation` feature flag:

```ts title="medusa-config.ts"
module.exports = defineConfig({
  // ...
  modules: [
    // other modules...
    {
      resolve: "@medusajs/medusa/translation",
    },
  ],
  featureFlags: {
    translation: true,
  },
})
```

Then, run the following command to make the necessary database changes for the Translation Module:

```bash
npx medusa db:migrate
```

You can then use the Translation Module in your Medusa application.

***

## How to Use the Translation Module

In your Medusa application, you build flows around Commerce Modules. A flow is built as a [Workflow](https://docs.medusajs.com/learn/fundamentals/workflows), which is a special function composed of a series of steps that guarantees data consistency and a reliable rollback mechanism.

You can build custom workflows and steps. You can also re-use Medusa's workflows and steps, which are provided by the `@medusajs/medusa/core-flows` package.

For example:

```ts title="src/workflows/create-translation.ts"
import { 
  createWorkflow, 
  WorkflowResponse,
  createStep,
  StepResponse,
} from "@medusajs/framework/workflows-sdk"
import { Modules } from "@medusajs/framework/utils"

const createTranslationStep = createStep(
  "create-translation",
  async ({}, { container }) => {
    const translationModuleService = container.resolve(Modules.TRANSLATION)

    const translation = await translationModuleService.createTranslations({
      reference_id: "product_123",
      reference: "product",
      locale_code: "fr-FR",
      translations: {
        title: "Produit Exemple",
        description: "Ceci est une description en français.",
      },
    })

    return new StepResponse({ translation }, translation.id)
  },
  async (translationId, { container }) => {
    const translationModuleService = container.resolve(Modules.TRANSLATION)

    await translationModuleService.deleteTranslations([translationId])
  }
)

export const createTranslationWorkflow = createWorkflow(
  "create-translation",
  () => {
    const { translation } = createTranslationStep()

    return new WorkflowResponse({
      translation,
    })
  }
)
```

You can then execute the workflow in your custom API routes, scheduled jobs, or subscribers:

### API Route

```ts title="src/api/workflow/route.ts"
import type {
  MedusaRequest,
  MedusaResponse,
} from "@medusajs/framework/http"
import { createTranslationWorkflow } from "../../workflows/create-translation"

export async function GET(
  req: MedusaRequest,
  res: MedusaResponse
) {
  const { result } = await createTranslationWorkflow(req.scope)
    .run()

  res.send(result)
}
```

### Subscriber

```ts title="src/subscribers/user-created.ts"
import {
  type SubscriberConfig,
  type SubscriberArgs,
} from "@medusajs/framework"
import { createTranslationWorkflow } from "../workflows/create-translation"

export default async function handleUserCreated({
  event: { data },
  container,
}: SubscriberArgs<{ id: string }>) {
  const { result } = await createTranslationWorkflow(container)
    .run()

  console.log(result)
}

export const config: SubscriberConfig = {
  event: "user.created",
}
```

### Scheduled Job

```ts title="src/jobs/run-daily.ts"
import { MedusaContainer } from "@medusajs/framework/types"
import { createTranslationWorkflow } from "../workflows/create-translation"

export default async function myCustomJob(
  container: MedusaContainer
) {
  const { result } = await createTranslationWorkflow(container)
    .run()

  console.log(result)
}

export const config = {
  name: "run-once-a-day",
  schedule: `0 0 * * *`,
}
```

Refer to the [Workflows](https://docs.medusajs.com/learn/fundamentals/workflows) documentation to learn more.

***

## Supported Module Translations

The Translation Module currently supports translations for the following data models:

|Data Model|Translatable Fields|
|---|---|
|\`CustomerGroup\`|\`name\`|
|\`Product\`||
|\`ProductCategory\`||
|\`ProductCollection\`|\`title\`|
|\`ProductOption\`|\`title\`|
|\`ProductOptionValue\`|\`value\`|
|\`ProductTag\`|\`value\`|
|\`ProductType\`|\`value\`|
|\`ProductVariant\`||
|\`Region\`|\`name\`|
|\`ShippingOption\`|\`name\`|
|\`ShippingOptionType\`||
|\`TaxRate\`|\`name\`|

Future versions of the Translation Module will include support for all Commerce Modules.

***


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