smartling_create_glossary · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_create_glossary does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_create_glossary 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_create_glossary needs a policy

This tool creates a new glossary, which is a reversible operation—glossaries can be modified or deleted later. It modifies the translation management system by adding a new resource but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new glossary through Smartling's translation management API. The verb 'create' in both the tool name and description indicates data creation.

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Verdict

smartling_create_glossary Rate-limited

smartling_create_glossary 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_create_glossary": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_create_glossary_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_create_glossary

What does the smartling_create_glossary tool do? +

Create a new 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_create_glossary? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_create_glossary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_create_glossary 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_create_glossary completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_create_glossary. 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_create_glossary? +

smartling_create_glossary 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.