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Humanizer is a .NET library that transforms programmatic data (strings, enums, dates, timespans, numbers) into human-readable formats with locale-aware internationalization. It solves the problem of display formatting across 50+ languages via YAML-driven locale definitions compiled by a source generator into runtime tables—eliminating the need for separate satellite assemblies or English-only core packages. Monorepo structure: src/Humanizer/ contains the main library with YAML locale definitions under src/Humanizer/Locales/, a source generator (inferred from locale data description) transforms YAML→C# runtime tables, test suites target net10.0/net8.0/net48. .agents/skills/add-locale/ provides structured workflow for locale contributors. .codex/ and .flow/ directories manage AI-assisted engineering and epic checkpoints—not core to runtime.

.NET developers building applications that require culture-aware display of dates (e.g., '2 hours ago' in 20+ languages), number formatting, ordinal suffixes, timespan humanization, and string manipulation without writing custom locale-specific logic for each target region.

Production-ready. The project has significant .NET ecosystem adoption (visible via NuGet downloads badge and active Azure Pipelines CI), supports modern frameworks (net10.0, net8.0, net48), recently underwent a major v3 refactor (documented in migration guide), and maintains active development evidenced by .flow epic checkpoints through late feature work on calendar systems and NET 11 support.

Low risk for core features but moderate complexity in locale parity: the .flow checkpoints reveal ongoing struggles with NET48 test suite blockers and locale test coverage gaps (45 failing tests in fn-6 checkpoint). Single-language locale additions require coordination across 8 canonical surfaces (list, formatter, phrases, number, ordinal, clock, compass, calendar) per docs/localization.md, creating maintenance burden if contributor discipline lapses. No visible 'DEPRECATED' marker, but migration guide suggests v2→v3 involved breaking changes.

Active work on locale parity and non-Gregorian calendar support (fn-12 epic), NET 11 framework audit (fn-13), Windows NLS backend addition (fn-14), and performance optimization of string transformation hot paths (fn-15, fn-16). Recent focus on fixing NET48 test suite blockers and code coverage gaps toward 95% line coverage (fn-9 checkpoint completed). Urdu locale was recently added with full language support (fn-8, fn-11 checkpoints).

git clone https://github.com/Humanizr/Humanizer.git
cd Humanizer
dotnet restore
dotnet build
dotnet test

Daily commands: For development: dotnet build src/Humanizer/Humanizer.csproj then dotnet test src/Humanizer.Tests/. The library is consumed as a NuGet package in downstream projects; no dev server needed—this is a class library, not a web service.

• src/Humanizer/Locales: Contains all 50+ locale YAML definitions (one subdirectory per language code) that source generators compile into runtime internationalization tables; core to locale-aware output.
• docs/localization.md: Defines the 8 canonical localization surfaces (list, formatter, phrases, number, ordinal, clock, compass, calendar) and nested-member inventory—essential spec for adding or modifying locale support.
• .agents/skills/add-locale/SKILL.md: Structured workflow and checklist for contributors adding new locales; references parity-checklist.md and urdu-epic-learnings.md to avoid rework.
• .flow/epics: Historical record of major work items (locale parity, NET48 fixes, calendar refactor, performance); epics like fn-6 (45 failing tests) and fn-9 (coverage gaps) show current pain points.
• docs/migration-v3.md: Documents breaking changes from v2→v3 and patch-line fixes; mandatory reading for contributors touching public APIs or upgrading dependent code.
• src/Humanizer/Humanizer.csproj: Multi-target framework configuration (net10.0, net8.0, net48, netstandard2.0) and source generator references; any framework-specific logic or build changes happen here.

Add a new locale: Use .agents/skills/add-locale/SKILL.md and the parity-checklist.md as your template; add YAML files under src/Humanizer/Locales/{language-code}/, ensure all 8 canonical surfaces are covered. Fix a locale bug: Edit the corresponding YAML under src/Humanizer/Locales/, then run locale-specific tests. Optimize a feature: Focus on src/Humanizer/{Core,Extensions,Transformers}/ for the main string/date/number logic; see fn-15 epic for current hot-path targets. Framework compatibility: Updates to csproj multi-targeting or runtime behavior go in src/Humanizer/Humanizer.csproj.

1. Locale surface completeness: Adding a locale requires satisfying 8 separate surfaces (not just one translation file); incomplete coverage is silently ignored until runtime or tests catch it—use parity-checklist.md. 2. NET48 test instability: .flow checkpoints show recurring NET48 blockers (fn-4, fn-6); if tests fail inconsistently across frameworks, isolate NET48 runs first. 3. Source generator rebuild: Modifying YAML under src/Humanizer/Locales/ only takes effect if the source generator runs; dotnet clean && dotnet build may be needed. 4. variantOf inheritance resolution: Language variants (e.g., pt-BR variant of pt) must chain correctly via variantOf; circular or broken references are hard to debug. 5. SourceLink symbol indexing: Published NuGet includes SourceLink; if you modify source and publish locally without re-running SourceLink generation, debugging symbols will be stale.

• Source Generators — Humanizer's locale YAML is transformed into compiled C# tables at build-time via a source generator, eliminating runtime reflection and separate satellite assemblies—you need to understand generator activation and file generation to modify locale compilation.
• Locale Data Inheritance (variantOf) — Humanizer uses a variantOf chain to inherit locale data across language variants (e.g., pt-BR inherits from pt); understanding the fallback chain is crucial to avoid duplication and spot inheritance bugs.
• Culture-Aware String Formatting — The library relies on .NET's CultureInfo and RegionInfo to adapt humanized output to locale conventions (e.g., date ordering, number separators); you must test against multiple cultures to avoid Western-centric assumptions.
• Multi-Targeting (.NET TFM) — Humanizer targets net10.0, net8.0, net48, and netstandard2.0 simultaneously; tests must run against all frameworks, and code paths may differ per target—understanding TFM-specific behavior is essential to avoid NET48 regressions.
• Gregorian vs. Non-Gregorian Calendar Systems — fn-12 epic references generalizing non-Gregorian calendars; Humanizer must handle Islamic, Hebrew, Hindu, and other calendar systems for date humanization in regions using them—this requires mapping between calendar epochs.
• SourceLink Debugging — Humanizer ships SourceLink symbols in the NuGet package so downstream developers can step through source code; if you modify the build pipeline or commit history, you must ensure SourceLink metadata remains valid.
• Fluent Extension Methods — Humanizer's API is built on C# extension methods (e.g., string.Humanize(), DateTime.Humanize()); the pattern enables natural, chained humanization without wrapper classes—you'll extend these for new features.

• dotnet/coreclr — Provides the native globalization and locale APIs that Humanizer wraps for culture-aware formatting; understanding CultureInfo and CompareOptions is foundational.
• dotnet/sourcelink — Humanizer uses SourceLink for symbol indexing in NuGet packages; relevant if you modify build configuration or publish pipeline.
• NodaTime/nodatime — Alternative .NET date/time library with strong internationalization; Humanizer users often compare the two for date humanization features.
• Humanizr/Humanizer.js — JavaScript port of Humanizer; if you add a locale to C#, the JS ecosystem may want parity—occasionally synced by contributors.
• xliff/xliff — Standard for localization interchange; Humanizer's YAML→C# pipeline could theoretically consume XLIFF if contributors propose it as an alternative format.

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Implement comprehensive locale parity test suite for NET48

The .flow/checkpoints and epics reveal ongoing struggles with NET48 locale test failures (fn-4, fn-6, fn-10). There are 45+ failing NET48 locale tests and unresolved byte parity issues between runtime environments. A new contributor could add a dedicated test fixture that validates locale data consistency across all supported .NET target frameworks (net48, net6.0, net7.0, etc.) to prevent regression and document platform-specific locale behavior.

• [ ] Review existing test failures in .flow/epics/fn-6-fix-45-failing-net48-locale-tests.json and fn-10-verify-net48-runtime-byte-parity-for.md
• [ ] Create src/Humanizer.Tests/Localization/LocaleParity.NET48Tests.cs with parameterized tests for each supported locale
• [ ] Add test cases validating NumberToWords, Ordinalize, and PluralizeVerb across NET48 vs modern .NET for at least 10 locales
• [ ] Document known platform differences in .flow/memory/pitfalls.md

Add missing locale documentation index in docs/locales/

The .agents/skills/add-locale/references/parity-checklist.md and urdu-epic-learnings.md suggest a complex locale addition workflow exists, but there's no discoverable documentation listing all supported locales, their implementation status (complete/partial/needs-review), and per-locale known issues. New contributors adding locales need this reference.

• [ ] Create docs/locales/SUPPORTED_LOCALES.md listing all locales with columns: locale code, language, implementation status, test coverage %, known issues
• [ ] Reference .agents/skills/add-locale/references/parity-checklist.md to extract locale validation requirements
• [ ] Add locale-specific subdirectories under docs/locales/ for complex cases (e.g., docs/locales/ur-PK/ for Urdu learnings from fn-8)
• [ ] Link to this index from main docs/index.md

Create reusable non-Gregorian calendar abstraction layer (fn-12 groundwork)

The epic fn-12-generalize-non-gregorian-calendar.json indicates plans to support non-Gregorian calendars (relevant for locales like Urdu, Arabic, Persian). Currently each locale likely implements calendar logic independently. A new contributor could extract a shared ICalendarProvider interface and implement it for at least Gregorian and Hijri/Islamic calendars, reducing code duplication.

• [ ] Review .flow/epics/fn-12-generalize-non-gregorian-calendar.md to understand scope and existing code references
• [ ] Create src/Humanizer/Localisation/Calendars/ICalendarProvider.cs interface with methods for GetDaysInMonth, IsLeapYear, ConvertToGregorian
• [ ] Implement GregorianCalendarProvider and IslamicHijriCalendarProvider in separate files
• [ ] Refactor at least one existing locale (e.g., Urdu from fn-8) to use the new provider, demonstrating 20%+ code reduction
• [ ] Add unit tests in src/Humanizer.Tests/Localisation/Calendars/

• Add missing nested-member coverage to an existing locale: Pick a language in src/Humanizer/Locales/ with incomplete nested coverage (e.g., missing number.formatting.currency) identified in a parity-checklist.md, add the YAML structure, and verify with a unit test asserting the humanized output.: Medium: Teaches locale system mechanics without requiring new language fluency; checklist-driven so success criteria are clear.
• Port a locale variant using variantOf inheritance: Create src/Humanizer/Locales/{lang}-{REGION}/variant.yaml that inherits from a base language locale using variantOf, covering regional differences (e.g., pt-BR vs pt-PT). Add a test in the test suite asserting variant humanization works.: Medium: Low risk since inheritance model handles fallback; unblocks locale coverage for 20+ language variants without duplicating YAML.
• Fix a NET48-specific test failure from .flow checkpoints fn-4 or fn-6: Examine the 45 failing NET48 tests, pick one, debug why it fails only on net48 (not net8.0), apply a target-framework-specific workaround in the test or implementation, and document the trap in a comment.: Hard: Unblocks CI stability and teaches deep framework compatibility; .flow epics show this is a known blocker, so your fix has immediate production value.

The Humanizer repository shows a generally secure structure with no critical vulnerabilities identified based on the provided analysis scope. The codebase is a legitimate .NET string/date manipulation library with no obvious hardcoded secrets, SQL injection risks, or XSS vulnerabilities visible in the file structure. However, security assessment is limited by missing dependency information. The presence of workflow and configuration directories (.flow/, .codex/, .agents/) warrants review to ensure no sensitive data is exposed. Recommendations include: (1) Performing complete dependency vulnerability scanning, (2) Implementing automated security scanning in CI/CD pipeline, and (3) Maintaining security practices for open-source .NET library development including code review processes and security policy documentation.

• Low · Workflow and Configuration Files in Repository Root — .flow/, .codex/, .agents/. The repository contains multiple workflow and configuration files (.flow/, .codex/, .agents/) in the root directory. While these appear to be agent/workflow configuration files rather than sensitive data, storing extensive metadata and checkpoints in version control could potentially expose implementation details or workflow logic. Fix: Review whether these directories should be version controlled. Consider moving sensitive workflow configurations to a separate configuration management system or ensuring they don't contain any sensitive information. Document the purpose of these files clearly.
• Low · Missing Dependency Information — Project manifest files (*.csproj, packages.config, or similar). The dependency/package file content section is empty, preventing assessment of vulnerable dependencies. A .NET project like Humanizer should have a project file (*.csproj) or packages.config that can be analyzed for known vulnerabilities. Fix: Provide package dependency information for security scanning. Implement regular dependency scanning using tools like NuGet Auditor, OWASP Dependency-Check, or GitHub's dependabot to identify and patch known vulnerabilities in dependencies.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

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• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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