smartling_authorize_job · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_authorize_job does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents invoke smartling_authorize_job to trigger actions in Smartling MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why smartling_authorize_job needs a policy

Authorizing a job triggers an external translation workflow — it initiates a process in Smartling's system that dispatches work to translators and may incur costs or commit resources.

From the tool's definition Authorize a job for translation

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Verdict

smartling_authorize_job Rate-limited

smartling_authorize_job stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_authorize_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_authorize_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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_authorize_job

What does the smartling_authorize_job tool do? +

Authorize a job for translation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Smartling MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on smartling_authorize_job? +

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

smartling_authorize_job is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit smartling_authorize_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_authorize_job 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_authorize_job completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_authorize_job. 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_authorize_job? +

smartling_authorize_job 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.