smartling_upload_file · Smartling MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What smartling_upload_file does on Smartling MCP Server

AI agents use smartling_upload_file 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_upload_file needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (uploading files for translation) with reversible effects. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The blast radius is medium because incorrect file uploads could create translation work that must be manually corrected, but changes are reversible through system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'smartling_upload_file' and description 'Upload a file to Smartling for translation' indicate file creation/modification in a translation management system.

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Verdict

smartling_upload_file Rate-limited

smartling_upload_file 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_upload_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartling_upload_file_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_upload_file

What does the smartling_upload_file tool do? +

Upload a file to Smartling for translation. 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_upload_file? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit smartling_upload_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smartling_upload_file 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_upload_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for smartling_upload_file. 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_upload_file? +

smartling_upload_file 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.