smartling_add_locale_to_project · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_add_locale_to_project does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_add_locale_to_project 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_locale_to_project needs a policy

This tool creates a new locale entry in a translation project, modifying project configuration. It is Write-category because it adds/creates a new entity (locale) without permanently destroying data and can be undone by removing the locale. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could affect translation workflows and require remediation, but does not pose financial risk or immediately corrupt data.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a new locale to the project' — the verb 'add' indicates creation of a new configuration object (locale) within the project. This is a reversible modification of project settings.

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Verdict

smartling_add_locale_to_project Rate-limited

smartling_add_locale_to_project 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_locale_to_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_add_locale_to_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about smartling_add_locale_to_project

What does the smartling_add_locale_to_project tool do? +

Add a new locale to the project. 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_locale_to_project? +

Register the Smartling MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartling_add_locale_to_project: 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_locale_to_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_add_locale_to_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_add_locale_to_project 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_locale_to_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_add_locale_to_project. 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_locale_to_project? +

smartling_add_locale_to_project 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.