searchStringInProject

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why searchStringInProject needs a policy

The tool performs a search query across translations, retrieving matching results without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. This is a classic read operation with no side effects. The severity is low because searching translations poses minimal risk; it only retrieves existing information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'searchStringInProject' and description 'Search for translations containing specific text in a project' indicate a query operation with no modification or deletion of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access searchStringInProject gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control searchStringInProject

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Weblate MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for searchStringInProject:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "searchStringInProject": {}
  }
}

searchStringInProject is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about searchStringInProject

What does the searchStringInProject tool do? +

Search for translations containing specific text in a project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Weblate MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on searchStringInProject? +

Register the Weblate MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for searchStringInProject: 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 Weblate MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is searchStringInProject? +

searchStringInProject is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit searchStringInProject? +

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

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

searchStringInProject is provided by the Weblate MCP Server MCP server (mmntm/weblate-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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