diff --git a/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml b/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml
index 91682de658..8aa595cde7 100644
--- a/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml
+++ b/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/1_Workflow.xml
@@ -273,6 +273,13 @@
        - [Note any technical terms or constraints]
  
        Please ensure all translations maintain consistency with existing terminology and follow the project's localization guidelines.</message>
+       <todos>
+[ ] Identify all user-facing strings that need translation
+[ ] Update i18n JSON files for all supported languages
+[ ] Translate any markdown documentation files
+[ ] Verify translations maintain consistency with existing terminology
+[ ] Test translations in the application context
+       </todos>
        </new_task>
        
        Wait for the translation task to complete before proceeding to testing.
diff --git a/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml b/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml
index dede40a92f..81a06fe94a 100644
--- a/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml
+++ b/.roo/rules-issue-fixer/2_best_practices.xml
@@ -14,5 +14,6 @@
   - Check for accessibility issues (for UI changes)
   - Delegate translation tasks to translate mode when implementing user-facing changes
   - Always check for hard-coded strings and internationalization needs
+  - When using new_task to delegate work, always include a comprehensive todos list
   - Wait for translation completion before proceeding to final testing
 </best_practices>
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