Add automated detection and cleanup of unused L10n strings (#4119)

## Summary

Implements automated detection and removal of unused localization
strings. Currently identifies 37 unused L10n properties across the
codebase (onboarding flows, settings, thread credentials, widgets,
etc.).

**Components:**

- **Detection script** (`Tools/detect_unused_strings.py`): Parses
`Strings.swift`, searches all Swift source for L10n property usage and
direct key references, reports unused strings grouped by category
- **Removal script** (`Tools/remove_unused_strings.py`): Deletes unused
keys from all `*.lproj/Localizable.strings` files, regenerates
`Strings.swift` via SwiftGen
- **CI check** (`check-unused-strings` job): Runs on PRs, posts sticky
comment with unused string count and details
- **Automated workflow** (`clean_unused_strings.yml`): Monthly scheduled
run + manual trigger, creates PR with cleanup changes

**Usage:**
```bash
# Detect unused strings
python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py

# Remove unused strings and regenerate code
python3 Tools/remove_unused_strings.py
```

## Screenshots

N/A - No UI changes

## Link to pull request in Documentation repository

Documentation: home-assistant/companion.home-assistant#

## Any other notes

The detection algorithm checks three patterns to minimize false
positives:
1. Full L10n path usage (`L10n.About.title`)
2. Leaf property usage (`.title`)
3. Direct Localizable key usage (`"about.title"`)

Modified `.gitignore` to allow Python scripts in Tools directory. All
changes pass yamllint and CodeQL security checks.

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> Tasks:
1 - Create a script that detects L10n (Strings.swift) unused
strings in the codebase
2 - From this list, extract the Localizable
string and double check if they are not used directly in the codebase
3
- If both are true, the script should delete these strings from all
localizable languages and L10n (Strings.swift)
> 4 - Add to the CI workflow a step which checks if that PR has unused
strings, if so, comment on the PR
5 - Create a workflow dedicated to
delete unused strings


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The following added lines contain `// swiftlint:disable`. Please verify this is necessary.
check-unused-strings:
needs: lint
if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
- name: Set up Python
uses: actions/setup-python@f677139bbe7f9c59b41e40162b753c062f5d49a3 # v5.3.0
with:
python-version: '3.x'
- name: Detect unused L10n strings
id: detect
continue-on-error: true
run: |
OUTPUT=$(python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py 2>&1 || true)
echo "output<<EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "$OUTPUT" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
# Check if any unused strings were found
if echo "$OUTPUT" | grep -q "Total unused:"; then
COUNT=$(echo "$OUTPUT" | grep "Total unused:" | grep -oE '[0-9]+')
echo "has_unused=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "count=$COUNT" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
else
echo "has_unused=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "count=0" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
fi
- name: Comment on PR if unused strings are found
if: steps.detect.outputs.has_unused == 'true'
uses: marocchino/sticky-pull-request-comment@773744901bac0e8cbb5a0dc842800d45e9b2b405 # v2.9.4
with:
header: unused-strings-check
message: |
⚠️ **Unused L10n strings detected**
Found **${{ steps.detect.outputs.count }}** unused localization strings in the codebase.
<details>
<summary>Click to see details</summary>
```
${{ steps.detect.outputs.output }}
```
</details>
Consider running `python3 Tools/remove_unused_strings.py` to clean up these strings,
or use the automated cleanup workflow.
test:
needs: check-swiftlint-disables
runs-on: macos-15

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---
name: Clean Unused Strings
on:
workflow_dispatch:
schedule:
# Run monthly on the first day of the month at 00:00 UTC
- cron: '0 0 1 * *'
permissions:
contents: write
pull-requests: write
jobs:
clean-unused-strings:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@8e8c483db84b4bee98b60c0593521ed34d9990e8 # v6.0.1
with:
ref: main
- name: Set up Python
uses: actions/setup-python@f677139bbe7f9c59b41e40162b753c062f5d49a3 # v5.3.0
with:
python-version: '3.x'
- name: Detect unused strings
id: detect
run: |
OUTPUT=$(python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py 2>&1 || true)
echo "output<<EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "$OUTPUT" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
# Check if any unused strings were found
if echo "$OUTPUT" | grep -q "Total unused:"; then
COUNT=$(echo "$OUTPUT" | grep "Total unused:" | grep -oE '[0-9]+')
echo "has_unused=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "count=$COUNT" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
else
echo "has_unused=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
echo "count=0" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
fi
- name: Skip if no unused strings
if: steps.detect.outputs.has_unused != 'true'
run: |
echo "✅ No unused strings found - nothing to clean up!"
exit 0
- name: Set up Ruby
if: steps.detect.outputs.has_unused == 'true'
uses: ruby/setup-ruby@ac793fdd38cc468a4dd57246fa9d0e868aba9085 # v1.270.0
with:
ruby-version: '3.1'
bundler-cache: true
- name: Install Pods (for SwiftGen)
if: steps.detect.outputs.has_unused == 'true'
run: |
bundle install
bundle exec pod install --repo-update
- name: Remove unused strings
if: steps.detect.outputs.has_unused == 'true'
id: remove
run: |
python3 Tools/remove_unused_strings.py
echo "removed=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
- name: Create Pull Request
if: steps.remove.outputs.removed == 'true'
uses: peter-evans/create-pull-request@5e914681df9dc83aa4e4905692ca88beb2f9e91f # v7.0.5
with:
token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
commit-message: |
Remove unused L10n strings
Automatically detected and removed ${{ steps.detect.outputs.count }}
unused localization strings.
branch: automated/cleanup-unused-strings
delete-branch: true
title: 'Remove unused L10n strings'
body: |
## Automated Cleanup: Unused L10n Strings
This PR was automatically created by the `Clean Unused Strings` workflow.
### Summary
- **Removed**: ${{ steps.detect.outputs.count }} unused localization strings
- **Modified files**: All `Localizable.strings` files across language directories
- **Regenerated**: `Sources/Shared/Resources/Swiftgen/Strings.swift`
### Details
<details>
<summary>Unused strings that were removed</summary>
```
${{ steps.detect.outputs.output }}
```
</details>
### Review Notes
- Please review the removed strings to ensure they are truly unused
- The script checks for both L10n property usage and direct key usage
- Strings.swift has been regenerated automatically using SwiftGen
---
*This is an automated cleanup PR. If you believe any of these strings
should be kept, please comment and close this PR.*
labels: |
automated
localization
cleanup

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# Tools Directory
This directory contains scripts and tools used for development and maintenance of the Home Assistant iOS app.
## Python Scripts
### detect_unused_strings.py
Detects unused localization strings in the codebase.
**Usage:**
```bash
python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py
```
**What it does:**
1. Parses `Sources/Shared/Resources/Swiftgen/Strings.swift` to extract all L10n properties and their corresponding Localizable keys
2. Checks for usage of L10n properties in Swift source code
3. Double-checks for direct usage of Localizable keys in the codebase
4. Reports unused strings that can be safely removed
**Exit codes:**
- `0`: No unused strings found
- `1`: Unused strings detected (normal for reporting)
### remove_unused_strings.py
Removes unused localization strings from all language files and regenerates Strings.swift.
**Usage:**
```bash
python3 Tools/remove_unused_strings.py
```
**What it does:**
1. Uses `detect_unused_strings.py` to find unused strings
2. Removes them from all `*.lproj/Localizable.strings` files
3. Regenerates `Strings.swift` using SwiftGen
**Requirements:**
- Python 3.x
- SwiftGen (installed via CocoaPods)
- Pods must be installed before running (`bundle exec pod install`)
**Exit codes:**
- `0`: Successfully removed unused strings and regenerated Strings.swift
- `1`: Error occurred during processing
## Shell Scripts
### BuildMaterialDesignIconsFont.sh
Builds the Material Design Icons font file from the icon definitions.
## Stencil Templates
### icons.stencil
SwiftGen template for generating Swift code from Material Design Icons JSON data.

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Detect unused localization strings in the Home Assistant iOS app.
This script:
1. Parses Strings.swift to extract all L10n properties and their corresponding Localizable keys
2. Checks for usage of L10n properties in Swift source code
3. Double-checks for direct usage of Localizable keys in the codebase
4. Reports unused strings that can be safely removed
"""
import re
import subprocess
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, List, Set, Tuple, NamedTuple
class EnumContext(NamedTuple):
"""Represents an enum in the stack with its name and indentation level."""
name: str
indent: int
class L10nString:
"""Represents a localized string with its L10n property path and Localizable key."""
def __init__(self, swift_property: str, localizable_key: str, line_number: int):
self.swift_property = swift_property
self.localizable_key = localizable_key
self.line_number = line_number
def __repr__(self):
return f"L10nString({self.swift_property} -> {self.localizable_key})"
def parse_strings_swift(strings_swift_path: Path) -> List[L10nString]:
"""
Parse Strings.swift to extract all L10n properties and their Localizable keys.
Returns a list of L10nString objects containing the Swift property path and
corresponding Localizable key.
"""
with open(strings_swift_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
content = f.read()
lines = content.split('\n')
l10n_strings = []
# Track the current enum path (e.g., ["About", "Beta"])
enum_stack = []
for i, line in enumerate(lines, start=1):
# Track enum declarations to build the property path
enum_match = re.search(r'public enum (\w+)', line)
if enum_match:
enum_name = enum_match.group(1)
# Skip the root L10n enum
if enum_name == 'L10n' and not enum_stack:
continue
# Calculate indentation level
indent = len(line) - len(line.lstrip())
# Pop enums from stack if we're at the same or lower indentation
while enum_stack and enum_stack[-1].indent >= indent:
enum_stack.pop()
enum_stack.append(EnumContext(enum_name, indent))
continue
# Detect closing braces that end enum blocks
if re.match(r'\s*}', line):
# Pop the last enum if there's significant dedent
indent = len(line) - len(line.lstrip())
while enum_stack and enum_stack[-1].indent >= indent:
enum_stack.pop()
continue
# Match static var declarations with L10n.tr() calls
# Pattern: public static var propertyName: String { return L10n.tr("Localizable", "key") }
static_var_match = re.search(
r'public static var (\w+):\s*String\s*\{\s*return L10n\.tr\("Localizable",\s*"([^"]+)"\)',
line
)
if static_var_match:
property_name = static_var_match.group(1)
localizable_key = static_var_match.group(2)
# Build the full property path
path_parts = [e.name for e in enum_stack] + [property_name]
# SwiftGen creates nested enums but access is L10n.EnumName.property
# So we just join with dots, no need to convert first to lowercase
swift_property = '.'.join(path_parts)
l10n_strings.append(L10nString(swift_property, localizable_key, i))
continue
# Match static func declarations with L10n.tr() calls (for parameterized strings)
# Pattern: public static func funcName(_ p1: Any) -> String { return L10n.tr("Localizable", "key", ...) }
static_func_match = re.search(
r'public static func (\w+)\([^)]*\)\s*->\s*String\s*\{[^}]*L10n\.tr\("Localizable",\s*"([^"]+)"',
line
)
if static_func_match:
func_name = static_func_match.group(1)
localizable_key = static_func_match.group(2)
# Build the full property path
path_parts = [e.name for e in enum_stack] + [func_name]
swift_property = '.'.join(path_parts)
l10n_strings.append(L10nString(swift_property, localizable_key, i))
return l10n_strings
def get_all_swift_content(repo_root: Path) -> str:
"""
Get all Swift source code content (excluding generated Strings.swift).
Uses git ls-files for efficiency.
"""
try:
# Get all Swift files tracked by git
result = subprocess.run(
['git', 'ls-files', '*.swift'],
cwd=repo_root,
capture_output=True,
text=True,
check=True
)
swift_files = result.stdout.strip().split('\n')
# Exclude the generated Strings.swift and related files
swift_files = [
f for f in swift_files
if f and 'Swiftgen' not in f and 'SwiftGen' not in f
]
# Read all content
all_content = []
for swift_file in swift_files:
file_path = repo_root / swift_file
if file_path.exists():
try:
with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
all_content.append(f.read())
except Exception:
pass # Skip files that can't be read
return '\n'.join(all_content)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error reading Swift files: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return ""
def find_unused_strings(repo_root: Path, strings_swift_path: Path) -> List[L10nString]:
"""
Find L10n strings that are not used anywhere in the codebase.
Returns a list of unused L10nString objects.
"""
print("Parsing Strings.swift...")
l10n_strings = parse_strings_swift(strings_swift_path)
print(f"Found {len(l10n_strings)} L10n strings")
print("\nReading all Swift source code...")
all_swift_content = get_all_swift_content(repo_root)
print(f"Read {len(all_swift_content)} characters of Swift code")
unused_strings = []
print("\nChecking for unused strings...")
for i, l10n_str in enumerate(l10n_strings):
if (i + 1) % 100 == 0:
print(f"Checked {i + 1}/{len(l10n_strings)} strings...")
# Check if L10n property is used
property_parts = l10n_str.swift_property.split('.')
leaf_property = property_parts[-1] if property_parts else l10n_str.swift_property
swift_used = False
# Check full L10n path usage (case-insensitive)
full_path = f"L10n.{l10n_str.swift_property}"
if full_path.lower() in all_swift_content.lower():
swift_used = True
# Check leaf property/function usage (more permissive check)
if not swift_used:
# For leaf property, we check with common patterns
if f".{leaf_property}" in all_swift_content:
swift_used = True
# If not used as L10n property, check if the Localizable key is used directly
# (e.g., in NSLocalizedString calls or string literals)
direct_key_used = False
if not swift_used:
# Check if the localizable key is referenced directly as a string
if f'"{l10n_str.localizable_key}"' in all_swift_content:
direct_key_used = True
if not swift_used and not direct_key_used:
unused_strings.append(l10n_str)
return unused_strings
def main():
"""Main entry point for the script."""
# Determine repository root
repo_root = Path(__file__).parent.parent
# Path to Strings.swift
strings_swift_path = repo_root / "Sources/Shared/Resources/Swiftgen/Strings.swift"
if not strings_swift_path.exists():
print(f"Error: Strings.swift not found at {strings_swift_path}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
# Find unused strings
unused_strings = find_unused_strings(repo_root, strings_swift_path)
# Report results
print(f"\n{'='*80}")
print(f"UNUSED STRINGS REPORT")
print(f"{'='*80}\n")
if not unused_strings:
print("✅ No unused strings found!")
sys.exit(0)
print(f"Found {len(unused_strings)} unused strings:\n")
# Group by prefix for better readability
grouped: Dict[str, List[L10nString]] = {}
for unused in unused_strings:
parts = unused.swift_property.split('.')
prefix = parts[0] if len(parts) > 1 else "root"
if prefix not in grouped:
grouped[prefix] = []
grouped[prefix].append(unused)
for prefix in sorted(grouped.keys()):
print(f"\n{prefix.upper()}:")
for unused in sorted(grouped[prefix], key=lambda x: x.swift_property):
print(f" - L10n.{unused.swift_property}")
print(f" Key: {unused.localizable_key}")
print(f" Line: {unused.line_number}")
print(f"\n{'='*80}")
print(f"Total unused: {len(unused_strings)}")
print(f"{'='*80}\n")
# Exit with error code to indicate unused strings were found
sys.exit(1)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Remove unused localization strings from the Home Assistant iOS app.
This script:
1. Uses detect_unused_strings.py to find unused strings
2. Removes them from all language Localizable.strings files
3. Regenerates Strings.swift using SwiftGen
"""
import re
import subprocess
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from typing import List, Set
# Import the detection module
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent))
from detect_unused_strings import find_unused_strings, L10nString
def get_all_localizable_files(repo_root: Path) -> List[Path]:
"""Find all Localizable.strings files across all language directories."""
resources_dir = repo_root / "Sources/App/Resources"
localizable_files = []
for lproj_dir in resources_dir.glob("*.lproj"):
localizable_file = lproj_dir / "Localizable.strings"
if localizable_file.exists():
localizable_files.append(localizable_file)
return sorted(localizable_files)
def remove_key_from_strings_file(strings_file: Path, key_to_remove: str) -> bool:
"""
Remove a specific key from a .strings file.
Returns True if the key was found and removed, False otherwise.
"""
try:
with open(strings_file, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
content = f.read()
# Pattern to match the key-value pair
# Example: "key.name" = "value";
# The value is a quoted string that may contain escaped quotes
pattern = rf'^"{re.escape(key_to_remove)}" = "(?:[^"\\]|\\.)*";$'
lines = content.split('\n')
new_lines = []
removed = False
for line in lines:
if re.match(pattern, line.strip()):
removed = True
print(f" Removed from {strings_file.parent.name}: {key_to_remove}")
else:
new_lines.append(line)
if removed:
# Write back the modified content
new_content = '\n'.join(new_lines)
with open(strings_file, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
f.write(new_content)
return removed
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error processing {strings_file}: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return False
def regenerate_strings_swift(repo_root: Path) -> bool:
"""Regenerate Strings.swift using SwiftGen."""
try:
print("\nRegenerating Strings.swift using SwiftGen...")
result = subprocess.run(
['./Pods/SwiftGen/bin/swiftgen'],
cwd=repo_root,
capture_output=True,
text=True
)
if result.returncode != 0:
print(f"Error running SwiftGen: {result.stderr}", file=sys.stderr)
return False
print("✅ Strings.swift regenerated successfully")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error regenerating Strings.swift: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
return False
def main():
"""Main entry point for the script."""
# Determine repository root
repo_root = Path(__file__).parent.parent
# Path to Strings.swift
strings_swift_path = repo_root / "Sources/Shared/Resources/Swiftgen/Strings.swift"
if not strings_swift_path.exists():
print(f"Error: Strings.swift not found at {strings_swift_path}", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
# Find unused strings
print("Detecting unused strings...")
unused_strings = find_unused_strings(repo_root, strings_swift_path)
if not unused_strings:
print("\n✅ No unused strings found - nothing to remove!")
sys.exit(0)
print(f"\n{'='*80}")
print(f"Found {len(unused_strings)} unused strings to remove")
print(f"{'='*80}\n")
# Get all Localizable.strings files
localizable_files = get_all_localizable_files(repo_root)
print(f"Found {len(localizable_files)} Localizable.strings files\n")
# Extract the keys to remove
keys_to_remove = {unused.localizable_key for unused in unused_strings}
# Remove keys from all Localizable.strings files
total_removals = 0
for key in sorted(keys_to_remove):
print(f"\nRemoving key: {key}")
for strings_file in localizable_files:
if remove_key_from_strings_file(strings_file, key):
total_removals += 1
print(f"\n{'='*80}")
print(f"Removed {total_removals} key-value pairs across all language files")
print(f"{'='*80}\n")
# Regenerate Strings.swift
if not regenerate_strings_swift(repo_root):
print("\n⚠️ Warning: Failed to regenerate Strings.swift", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
print("\n✅ Successfully removed unused strings and regenerated Strings.swift")
print("\nPlease review the changes and commit them.")
sys.exit(0)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()

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# Unused L10n String Detection and Cleanup
This document describes the automated system for detecting and removing unused localization (L10n) strings in the Home Assistant iOS app.
## Overview
The system consists of:
1. **Detection Script** - Identifies unused L10n strings
2. **Removal Script** - Safely removes unused strings and regenerates code
3. **CI Check** - Automatically detects unused strings in pull requests
4. **Automated Cleanup Workflow** - Creates PRs to clean up unused strings monthly
## Components
### 1. Detection Script (`Tools/detect_unused_strings.py`)
**Purpose**: Identifies L10n strings that are not used anywhere in the codebase.
**How it works**:
1. Parses `Sources/Shared/Resources/Swiftgen/Strings.swift` to extract all L10n properties
2. Reads all Swift source files once for efficient searching
3. Checks for:
- Full L10n property path usage (e.g., `L10n.About.title`)
- Leaf property usage (e.g., `.title`)
- Direct Localizable key usage (e.g., `"about.title"`)
4. Reports unused strings grouped by category
**Usage**:
```bash
python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py
```
**Exit Codes**:
- `0`: No unused strings found
- `1`: Unused strings detected (exits with 1 to enable workflow detection)
### 2. Removal Script (`Tools/remove_unused_strings.py`)
**Purpose**: Removes unused strings from all language files and regenerates Strings.swift.
**How it works**:
1. Uses the detection script to find unused strings
2. Removes matching entries from all `*.lproj/Localizable.strings` files
3. Runs SwiftGen to regenerate `Strings.swift`
4. Reports detailed summary of changes
**Prerequisites**:
- Python 3.x
- CocoaPods dependencies installed (`bundle exec pod install`)
**Usage**:
```bash
python3 Tools/remove_unused_strings.py
```
**Safety Features**:
- Only removes strings that are truly unused
- Regenerates code immediately to maintain consistency
- Changes are visible in git for review before commit
### 3. CI Check (`.github/workflows/ci.yml`)
**Purpose**: Alert developers when unused strings are introduced or exist in PRs.
**Job**: `check-unused-strings`
- Runs on every pull request
- Executes the detection script
- Posts a sticky comment on the PR with results
- Non-blocking (informational only)
**Comment Format**:
- Shows count of unused strings
- Includes detailed list in collapsible section
- Suggests using the removal script or automated workflow
### 4. Automated Cleanup Workflow (`.github/workflows/clean_unused_strings.yml`)
**Purpose**: Automatically create PRs to clean up unused strings.
**Triggers**:
- Manual dispatch (workflow_dispatch)
- Monthly schedule (1st of each month at 00:00 UTC)
**Process**:
1. Checks out main branch
2. Runs detection script
3. If unused strings found:
- Installs dependencies (Ruby, Pods)
- Runs removal script
- Creates pull request with changes
4. If no unused strings, exits successfully
**PR Details**:
- Title: "Remove unused L10n strings"
- Labels: `automated`, `localization`, `cleanup`
- Includes detailed summary and list of removed strings
## Implementation Details
### String Detection Algorithm
The detection script uses a multi-step approach:
1. **Parse Strings.swift**: Extracts L10n enum structure using regex patterns
- Tracks enum nesting using a stack
- Identifies both properties and functions
- Maps L10n properties to Localizable keys
2. **Efficient Code Search**: Reads all Swift files once into memory
- Avoids multiple git grep calls
- Case-insensitive matching for robustness
- Checks multiple usage patterns
3. **Multi-Pattern Matching**:
- Full path: `L10n.About.title`
- Leaf property: `.title`
- Direct key: `"about.title"`
### String Removal Process
The removal script:
1. Uses detection script to get unused keys
2. For each unused key:
- Iterates through all language directories
- Matches the key using a precise regex pattern
- Removes the line from the file
3. Regenerates Strings.swift using SwiftGen
4. Reports summary of changes
### Safety Considerations
- **Double-checking**: Both L10n usage and direct key usage are checked
- **Regex precision**: Handles escaped characters and complex string values
- **Git visibility**: All changes are visible for review
- **Reversibility**: Changes can be reverted before merging
- **CI notification**: Developers are informed about unused strings
## Maintenance
### Adding New Checks
To enhance the detection script:
1. Edit `Tools/detect_unused_strings.py`
2. Add new patterns to check in the `find_unused_strings` function
3. Test with: `python3 Tools/detect_unused_strings.py`
### Modifying CI Behavior
To change when checks run:
1. Edit `.github/workflows/ci.yml` (PR checks)
2. Edit `.github/workflows/clean_unused_strings.yml` (automated cleanup)
### Updating Schedule
To change cleanup frequency:
1. Edit `.github/workflows/clean_unused_strings.yml`
2. Modify the `cron` expression under `schedule`
## Troubleshooting
### Detection Script Reports False Positives
- Check if the string is used in a way not covered by patterns
- Consider if the string is used in non-Swift files (storyboards, etc.)
- Verify the L10n property path is correctly parsed
### Removal Script Fails to Regenerate
- Ensure Pods are installed: `bundle exec pod install`
- Check SwiftGen is available: `./Pods/SwiftGen/bin/swiftgen --version`
- Verify swiftgen.yml configuration is correct
### CI Check Not Running
- Verify the workflow file has correct YAML syntax
- Check GitHub Actions permissions
- Ensure Python setup-python action is available
### Automated Workflow Not Creating PR
- Check workflow run logs in GitHub Actions
- Verify `GITHUB_TOKEN` has correct permissions
- Ensure no unused strings were found (workflow skips if nothing to clean)
## Future Enhancements
Potential improvements:
- Support for Core.strings and Frontend.strings
- Integration with localization service (Lokalise)
- Interactive mode for reviewing each string before removal
- Support for detecting unused strings in other file types
- Performance optimizations for very large codebases
## References
- SwiftGen: https://github.com/SwiftGen/SwiftGen
- Lokalise: Used for translation management
- GitHub Actions: https://docs.github.com/en/actions