Flutter Localization Setup

Configure generated localization files, intl, and supported locales.

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name: flutter-setup-localization
description: Add `flutter_localizations` and `intl` dependencies, enable "generate true" in `pubspec.yaml`, and create an `l10n.yaml` configuration file. Use when initializing localization support for a new Flutter project.
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  model: models/gemini-3.1-pro-preview
  last_modified: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:27:35 GMT
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# Internationalizing Flutter Applications

## Contents
- [Core Concepts](#core-concepts)
- [Setup Workflow](#setup-workflow)
- [Implementation Workflow](#implementation-workflow)
- [Advanced Formatting](#advanced-formatting)
- [Examples](#examples)

## Core Concepts
Flutter handles internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) via the `flutter_localizations` and `intl` packages. The standard approach uses App Resource Bundle (`.arb`) files to define localized strings, which are then compiled into a generated `AppLocalizations` class for type-safe access within the widget tree.

## Setup Workflow

Copy and track this checklist when initializing internationalization in a Flutter project:

- [ ] **Task Progress**
  - [ ] 1. Add dependencies to `pubspec.yaml`.… install to load the full skill