What is this project?

The DEFCON La Villa Translation Project aims to translate DEFCON conference content (videos, presentations, subtitles) into Spanish to make this knowledge accessible to the Spanish-speaking security community.

How do I get an API key?

Contact the project maintainers through GitHub or the DEFCON La Villa community to request access. Once approved, you'll receive an API key to authenticate your requests.

How do I search for files?

Use the File Search page to browse and filter files by:

• File Type: MP4 (videos), PDF (slides), SRT/TXT (subtitles)
• Conference: Filter by specific DEFCON year or event
• Search Term: Search by filename or keywords

How do I submit a translation?

1. Find a file that needs translation (status: "Not Started" or "In Progress")
2. Download the original subtitle file (.srt or .txt)
3. Translate the content using your preferred subtitle editor
4. Submit the translated file through the API or web interface

What format should translations be in?

We accept VTT (WebVTT) and SRT formats. Maintain the original timing cues and structure. Each translation should include:

• Target language code (e.g., "es" for Spanish)
• Properly formatted subtitles with timing
• Accurate translations that preserve technical terminology

Translation guidelines

• Keep technical terms in English when there's no common Spanish equivalent
• Maintain hacker/security community terminology
• Preserve the speaker's tone and style
• Include context notes for cultural references if needed

Authentication

Include your API key in the request header:

Common Endpoints

Batch Download Script

Download our batch downloader script to efficiently download multiple files at once.