smartling_create_job · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_create_job does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_create_job 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_job needs a policy

This tool creates a new translation job, which is a reversible write operation. It adds data to the translation management system but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. The severity is medium because incorrect job creation could impact translation workflows, but the effect is limited to the job itself and can be undone by deleting the job.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new translation job in Smartling', indicating it modifies data by adding a new entity to the system.

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Verdict

smartling_create_job Rate-limited

smartling_create_job 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_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_create_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about smartling_create_job

What does the smartling_create_job tool do? +

Create a new translation job in Smartling. 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_job? +

Register the Smartling MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartling_create_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_create_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_create_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_create_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_create_job completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_create_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_create_job? +

smartling_create_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.