smartling_bind_context_to_string · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_bind_context_to_string does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_bind_context_to_string 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_bind_context_to_string needs a policy

This tool creates an association (binding) between visual context and translation strings. It modifies/creates a relationship in the system but does not delete data or execute code. It is a reversible write operation — the binding can presumably be removed. Blast radius is low as it only affects metadata/context associations for translation strings.

From the tool's definition Associate visual context with specific translation strings

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

smartling_bind_context_to_string Rate-limited

smartling_bind_context_to_string 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_bind_context_to_string": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_bind_context_to_string_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_bind_context_to_string

What does the smartling_bind_context_to_string tool do? +

Associate visual context with specific translation strings. 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_bind_context_to_string? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_bind_context_to_string? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_bind_context_to_string 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_bind_context_to_string completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_bind_context_to_string. 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_bind_context_to_string? +

smartling_bind_context_to_string 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.