smartling_assign_workflow_step · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_assign_workflow_step does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_assign_workflow_step 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_assign_workflow_step needs a policy

The tool modifies workflow assignments by assigning steps to users. This is reversible (assignments can be changed or reassigned), making it a Write operation rather than Execute or Destructive. The severity is medium because misassignment could disrupt translation workflows, delay content delivery, or cause process inefficiencies, but it doesn't delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_workflow_step' and description 'Assign a workflow step to a specific user' indicate modifying workflow state by assigning tasks to users. This is a write operation that creates or updates workflow assignments.

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Verdict

smartling_assign_workflow_step Rate-limited

smartling_assign_workflow_step 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_assign_workflow_step": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_assign_workflow_step_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about smartling_assign_workflow_step

What does the smartling_assign_workflow_step tool do? +

Assign a workflow step to a specific user. 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_assign_workflow_step? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_assign_workflow_step? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_assign_workflow_step 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_assign_workflow_step completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_assign_workflow_step. 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_assign_workflow_step? +

smartling_assign_workflow_step 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.