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Feature: Add i18n / multi-language support for UI #1609

@kingchun

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@kingchun

Describe the feature request

I would like to propose adding basic multi-language (i18n) support to the UI.

Currently, the interface is English-only, which can be a barrier for non-English users.
Providing multi-language support would improve accessibility and make Gatus more user-friendly for a global audience.

The goal is not to introduce heavy dependencies or significantly change the current structure, but to:

  • Extract UI text into a centralized structure
  • Add support for at least two languages (e.g., English and Chinese) as a starting point
  • Keep English as the default language
  • Ensure backward compatibility and minimal impact on existing users

This would also make it easier for the community to contribute additional translations in the future.

I would be happy to implement a lightweight and maintainable solution and submit a PR if this direction aligns with the project's goals.

Why do you personally want this feature to be implemented?

Yes — I have a practical use case for this.

I am currently using Gatus to monitor several services (websites, APIs, and infrastructure), and I plan to use it as part of a monitoring dashboard for daily use.

However, since I am more comfortable with Chinese, and some people who might use or view the dashboard are not familiar with English, the current English-only UI creates a small usability barrier.

This made me think that adding basic multi-language support would improve accessibility, especially for users in non-English environments.

I believe this feature could benefit other users as well, since Gatus is useful in many different regions and scenarios.

I’d like to contribute a simple and maintainable solution that keeps the current behavior intact while enabling localization.

How long have you been using this project?

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Additional information

I am happy to start with a minimal implementation and iterate based on feedback.

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