delete_locale

Remove a locale from a project. This deletes ALL translation values for that locale across all namespaces. This is a destructive operation — use with caution. The default locale cannot be deleted.

Server Localization localization-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 32 required

What delete_locale does on Localization

AI agents call delete_locale to permanently remove resources in Localization — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
code string Yes Locale code to delete (e.g. 'nb-NO')
confirmed boolean Must be true to execute. Without confirmation, returns a warning.
projectSlug string Yes Project slug

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why delete_locale needs a policy

The tool irreversibly deletes translation data at scale (all values for an entire locale across all namespaces). This cannot be undone and represents a destructive operation as confirmed by the description itself.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states: 'Remove a locale from a project. This deletes ALL translation values for that locale across all namespaces. This is a destructive operation — use with caution.'

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (code)

Questions about delete_locale

What does the delete_locale tool do? +

Remove a locale from a project. This deletes ALL translation values for that locale across all namespaces. This is a destructive operation — use with caution. The default locale cannot be deleted. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Localization MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does delete_locale accept? +

delete_locale accepts 3 parameters: code, confirmed, projectSlug. Required: code, projectSlug. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_locale? +

Register the Localization MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_locale: 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 Localization. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_locale? +

delete_locale is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_locale? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_locale 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 delete_locale completely? +

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

delete_locale is provided by the Localization MCP server (localization-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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