# Automatic Translation with Automate and ChatGPT

- **Authors:** Ashish Tiwari
- **Published:** 2024-08-05T22:00:00.000Z
- **Updated:** 2026-03-27T11:03:39.670Z
- **Tags:** content_modeling, automation

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Contentstack's Automate, along with ChatGPT, will help you automate the translation process.

Utilizing Contentstack's [Workflow](/docs/content-managers/use-workflows) will ensure the entire process remains seamless. It also facilitates providing users with feedback, informing them about the specific stage they are at in the content creation process.

## Initial Setup

To demonstrate this flow, we will create a [Content Model](/docs/developers/marketplace-platform-guides/content-models) that accepts the following data:

- Headline (Single Line Textbox)


- Description (Multi Line Textbox)



Additionally, we will need to [set up a Workflow](https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/set-up-workflows-and-publish-rules) with the following stages:

- Draft


- Ready for Translation


- Translation Complete



Once we have these basics ready, we can set up the required automation for translation.

## Building the Automation

- Create an Automation


If you are new to Automate, this guide will help you [get started with Automate](/docs/developers/automation-hub-guides/get-started-with-automation-hub#create-project)


- Configure the Trigger


Choose Connector → Contentstack → Workflow Trigger.
Fill the required fields and then set the workflow stage to “Ready for Translation.”


- Get the Content to be translated


Choose Connector → Contentstack → Get Single Entry.
Configure the [Get Single Entry action](/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/contentstack-trigger#entry-trigger) to get the data of the entry.


- Translate the Content using ChatGPT


Choose Connector → ChatGPT → Configure Action.
Choose the model and provide an appropriate prompt, such as: “Translate the following content for the French audience.”
Remember to include the text from the previous step (Headline). It’s recommended to translate content on a per-field basis.
Repeat the same process for the Description field.


- Update the Translated Content


Configure Connector → Contentstack → Localize Entry.
Add the required data, including the Entry Data. Here is an example:

```
{
    "entry": {
        "title":  "{{2.entry.title}}",
	"headline": "{{3.response.0.message.content}}",
	"description": "{{4.response.0.message.content}}"
    }
}
```


- Update the Workflow Status


Choose Connector → Contentstack → Workflow Trigger.
Fill the required fields and then set the workflow stage to “Translation Complete”






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## Frequently asked questions

### What tools are required to automate translations in Contentstack?

You need Contentstack's Automate and ChatGPT, with workflows set up to manage the translation process.

### How do I initiate the translation process automatically?

Set the workflow stage to 'Ready for Translation', which triggers the automation flow that retrieves, translates, and updates the content.

### Can translations be done for multiple fields within an entry?

Yes, it's recommended to translate content on a per-field basis (such as headline and description) using separate ChatGPT actions.