smartling_add_glossary_term · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_add_glossary_term does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_add_glossary_term to create or update resources in Smartling MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Smartling MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why smartling_add_glossary_term needs a policy

This tool creates or adds new glossary entries, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies translation management data but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could introduce incorrect terminology into translation workflows, affecting translation quality downstream, but the impact is limited to glossary content and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'smartling_add_glossary_term' combined with description 'Add a term to a glossary' indicates creation of new data. The verb 'Add' explicitly denotes a write operation that modifies glossary content.

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Verdict

smartling_add_glossary_term Rate-limited

smartling_add_glossary_term stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "smartling_add_glossary_term": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_add_glossary_term_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Smartling MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about smartling_add_glossary_term

What does the smartling_add_glossary_term tool do? +

Add a term to a glossary. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartling MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on smartling_add_glossary_term? +

Register the Smartling MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartling_add_glossary_term: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Smartling MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is smartling_add_glossary_term? +

smartling_add_glossary_term is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit smartling_add_glossary_term? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_add_glossary_term rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block smartling_add_glossary_term completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_add_glossary_term. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides smartling_add_glossary_term? +

smartling_add_glossary_term is provided by the Smartling MCP Server MCP server (jacobolevy/smartling-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.