diff --git a/.roo/rules-translate/001-general-rules.md b/.roo/rules-translate/001-general-rules.md
index 2b747f77b9..e27b9793e2 100644
--- a/.roo/rules-translate/001-general-rules.md
+++ b/.roo/rules-translate/001-general-rules.md
@@ -64,8 +64,10 @@
     1. Identify where the string appears in the UI/codebase
     2. Understand the context and purpose of the string
     3. Update English translation first
-    4. Create appropriate translations for all other supported languages
-    5. Validate your changes with the missing translations script
+    4. Use the `<search_files>` tool to find JSON keys that are near new keys in English translations but do not yet exist in the other language files for `<apply_diff>` SEARCH context
+    5. Create appropriate translations for all other supported languages utilizing the `search_files` result using `<apply_diff>` without reading every file.
+    6. Do not output the translated text into the chat, just modify the files.
+    7. Validate your changes with the missing translations script
 - Flag or comment if an English source string is incomplete ("please see this...") to avoid truncated or unclear translations
 - For UI elements, distinguish between:
     - Button labels: Use short imperative commands ("Save", "Cancel")