translate_obsidian_note

WHAT IT DOES

What translate_obsidian_note does on Obsidian Translation MCP Server

AI agents use translate_obsidian_note to create or update resources in Obsidian Translation MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Obsidian Translation MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why translate_obsidian_note needs a policy

The tool translates a note and then updates the original file in place. While the server description mentions automatic backups (suggesting some reversibility), the primary action is modifying/overwriting the original file with translated content. This is a Write operation with high severity because it modifies the source note directly, potentially altering content irreversibly if backups fail or are not accessible.

From the tool's definition Translate an Obsidian note from obsidian:// URL and update the original file

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

translate_obsidian_note Rate-limited

translate_obsidian_note 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": {
    "translate_obsidian_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "translate_obsidian_note_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 Obsidian Translation MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about translate_obsidian_note

What does the translate_obsidian_note tool do? +

Translate an Obsidian note from obsidian:// URL and update the original file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Obsidian Translation 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 translate_obsidian_note? +

Register the Obsidian Translation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for translate_obsidian_note: 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 Obsidian Translation MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is translate_obsidian_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit translate_obsidian_note? +

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

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

translate_obsidian_note is provided by the Obsidian Translation MCP Server MCP server (nojiritakeshi/obsidian-translate-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.