i18n-t

i18n-t is a minimalist internationalization (i18n) utility for JavaScript, offering a straightforward API to manage translations. Its current stable version is 1.0.1, last released in June 2016. The library focuses on simplicity, allowing developers to set a default locale, load translation messages from local files or pre-loaded JavaScript objects, and perform basic string translation with variable interpolation. Unlike more comprehensive and actively maintained solutions such as `i18next` or `i18n-js`, `i18n-t` explicitly avoids framework-specific integrations or advanced features like pluralization rules, context-sensitive translations, or backend loading mechanisms. Its key differentiator was its 'dumb' and easy-to-use nature, making it suitable for very basic i18n needs without external dependencies or complex configurations. However, due to its long-term abandonment, it lacks modern features like ESM support, TypeScript typings, and ongoing security updates.