An app translated into 45 languages in one 5-hour session, for $50
A 4-year-old React anatomy app needed to reach more of the world. Claude Code internationalized it for 45 major languages in one session, covering ~85-90% of the world's population.
Done withClaude CodeSpotted· by HN user mhalle· Oct 15, 2026
Time saved
Months of work
Result
Reaches ~85-90% of the world's population
“I was able to internationalize it for 45 major languages across the world”
Spotted: found in the wild. Details are as reported by the source above and have not been independently verified.
What they did
Used Claude Code heavily to add internationalization to anatomy reference app; added translations for 45 major world languages making it accessible to ~85-90% of world population.
How it went
Completed in one 5-hour session at $50 API cost; added quality-of-life features that otherwise would never have been done.
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I have a [language] React app showing anatomical terminology. Add full internationalization for [number] major world languages. Include: UI translations, RTL support where needed, language selector. Preserve existing functionality. Target [percentage]% of world population.
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