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javaht/claude-desktop-zh-cn

Claude Desktop Chinese Patch (macOS & Windows) observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/javaht/claude-desktop-zh-cn · homepage · Python · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

80/100

  • Activity 98
  • Release rhythm 98
  • Longevity 9

Flags: young

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 1
  • age_days: 131
  • days_rel: 13
  • days_push: 13
  • n_releases_24m: 44

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

6418 stars · 303 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

A community localization patch that adds Simplified and Traditional Chinese interface support to the Claude Desktop app on macOS and Windows. It installs via one-click scripts that back up the original app, merge translation resources, and can be fully reverted.

Use cases

  • translate Claude Desktop interface to Chinese
  • add Chinese language option to Claude Desktop
  • use Claude Desktop in Simplified Chinese on macOS
  • use Claude Desktop in Traditional Chinese on Windows
  • revert Claude Desktop localization changes safely
  • bypass third-party model name validation in Claude Desktop
  • sync CC Switch skills into Claude Desktop

When to choose

  • you want a Chinese UI for Claude Desktop on macOS or Windows
  • you need zh-CN, zh-TW, or zh-HK interface variants
  • you want a reversible patch with automatic backups
  • you use third-party API gateways with custom model names

When to avoid

  • you only need English or other non-Chinese languages
  • you rely on Cowork sandbox features and need the full app.asar patch
  • you cannot or should not modify the installed Claude.app signature
  • you want an officially supported localization

Facets

plugin · maturity active

internationalization developer-tools cli desktop-applications developer-tools cross-platform windows python claude-desktop chinese-localization patch i18n app-asar translation installer-script frida third-party-api localization macos desktop

2 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
javaht/claude-desktop-zh-cnmain80

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