Controlling Language Expansion

Controlling Language Expansion is an unofficial localization companion for Controlling by Jaredlll08.

Its goal is to extend Controlling's language support to as many languages available in Minecraft Java Edition as possible, across both legacy and modern Minecraft versions.

The original Controlling mod is still required. This project only provides additional localization resources and does not replace or modify Controlling's gameplay features.

Features

• Adds translations for languages missing from Controlling.

• Completes partially translated languages when some Controlling strings are missing.

• Always gives priority to Controlling's official translations.

• Supports languages according to their actual availability in each Minecraft version.

• Includes selected special Minecraft languages when relevant.

• Lightweight and client-side.

• Supports both legacy .lang files and modern .json localization files.

• Provides version-specific and grouped builds across multiple generations of Minecraft and Controlling.

• Reuses translations between versions when the upstream English meaning is identical.

• Avoids inventing unsupported localization keys or fake language support.

Current Version Support

Controlling Language Expansion now provides release coverage from Minecraft 1.7.10 through Minecraft 26.3.

Current release builds cover:

• Minecraft 1.7.10

• Minecraft 1.8.9

• Minecraft 1.10.2

• Minecraft 1.11.2

• Minecraft 1.12.2

• Minecraft 1.13.2–1.14.2

• Minecraft 1.15.2

• Minecraft 1.16.5

• Minecraft 1.17.1

• Minecraft 1.18.2

• Minecraft 1.19.2

• Minecraft 1.19.3

• Minecraft 1.19.4

• Minecraft 1.20–1.20.4

• Minecraft 1.20.5–1.21.8

• Minecraft 1.21.9–26.3

Compatible Minecraft versions are grouped into a single release only when the localization payload and resource formats can safely be shared.

Translation Policy

Controlling's own translations always have priority.

If Controlling already provides a complete translation for a language, Controlling Language Expansion does not unnecessarily replace it.

If a translation is incomplete or missing, this project provides the missing strings whenever possible.

The project avoids inventing unsupported localization keys and only targets languages that actually exist in the corresponding Minecraft Java Edition version.

For some very low-resource or special community languages, English fallback may intentionally be kept when a reliable translation cannot be produced with sufficient confidence.

Translation Method

Some missing translations in Controlling Language Expansion are generated or assisted by AI, especially for languages where no reliable existing Controlling translation is available.

Existing official translations from Controlling always have priority and are not replaced unnecessarily.

AI-assisted translations are treated as best-effort localization and may be improved over time based on community feedback and corrections from native speakers.

Corrections and improvements from native speakers are welcome.

Compatibility

Each release is built for a specific Minecraft version or a compatible group of versions depending on:

• Controlling's localization format

• Minecraft's resource format

• Mod loader compatibility

• Java version

• Upstream changes

Older versions use Minecraft's legacy .lang localization format, while modern versions use .json language files.

The addon is lightweight and designed to run client-side.

Requirements

You must install the original Controlling mod for your Minecraft version.

Controlling Language Expansion does not include Controlling itself.

Some newer Controlling versions may also require dependencies used by the original mod. Always follow the dependency requirements listed on the Controlling project page for your Minecraft version.

Installation

1. Install the correct mod loader for your Minecraft version.

2. Install Controlling.

3. Download the matching version of Controlling Language Expansion.

4. Place both mods in your Minecraft mods folder.

5. Launch the game and select your language normally from Minecraft's language settings.

No additional configuration is required.

Credits

Controlling is created by Jaredlll08 and contributors.

This is an independent, unofficial localization project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original Controlling developer.

Original Controlling project:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/controlling

Source code:
https://github.com/romaintv20-stee-land-More/controlling-language-expansion

License

Controlling Language Expansion is released under the MIT License.

Project code and original localization work are released under the MIT License. Any upstream material remains subject to its original copyright and license.