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This TYPO3 extension registers a custom language "Gen Z Speak" (en-X-GNZ) and translates all labels in the TYPO3 backend into American Gen-Z internet slang. No cap!

The Problem

The TYPO3 backend is professional, functional and... boring. Where's the rizz? Where's the aura? Why does it say "Delete" instead of "Yeet"? Why "Cancel" instead of "Nvm bestie"? And why does it say "Disabled" when "Ghosted" hits so much harder?

This extension fixes that problem once and for all. Fr fr.

What it does

• Registers the new locale en-X-GNZ as a standalone backend language
• Overrides 7,000+ labels from all 35 system extensions
• Uses en (English) as fallback if a label is not translated
• English date formats are preserved (BCP 47 private-use subtag based on en)
• The original English language remains completely untouched

Highlights

Installation

composer req bmack/gen-z

Alternatively, copy the gen_z folder to typo3conf/ext/ and activate it in the Extension Manager.

Setup

1. Activate the extension
2. In the backend under User Settings → Language select the new language "Gen Z Speak"
3. Slay!

Compatibility

Technical Details

The extension uses TYPO3's built-in resourceOverrides mechanism to overlay custom XLF files for the en-X-GNZ locale over the original labels. The locale key follows the BCP 47 standard with a private-use subtag (x-gnz), based on en (English). This means IntlDateFormatter and other ICU-based functions work correctly with English formats.

The fallback chain is: en-X-GNZ → en.

License

GPL-2.0-or-later. See LICENSE.

Credits

Created 2026 by Benni Mack at the TYPO3 SurfCamp.